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Public Library serving Danville, IL since 1883. www.danvillepubliclibrary.org

Since 1882, Danville Public Library has aimed to actively provide access to information and programming to serve the diverse needs of the community of Danville. With over 200,000 items in the collection and weekly programming we invite you to come check us out!

05/17/2026

🌟 Sunday Snapshot: A Week in a Wink! 🌟
May 17 - May 23, 2026

Check out our "Sunday Snapshot." A full list of events can be found on our Library News webpage here: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/newsletters/

🌻 May 18: Children’s Wonder Garden Club
Gardening event for children and families. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. This month, we will be making Mother of Thousands!
4:30 PM | Program Room

💻 May 19: Virtual* Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal.
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Join us via digital live-stream in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary
1:00 PM | *ONLINE

🏡 May 19: Vermilion County Master Gardeners
Discover how to enhance your landscape with beneficial native plants! Join Extension Educator Ryan Pankau to learn how these plants can support pollinators, improve sustainability, and add natural beauty to your yard. Visit go.illinois.edu/GrowNative for all the details and to register!
5:30 PM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/16/2026

💚📚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 📚💚
Let’s take time to care for our minds as well as our bodies.
In the comments below, share:
✨ Your favorite mental health representation in a book
✨ A wellness technique that helps you recharge
✨ Or simply a positive thought to brighten someone’s day

Looking to explore more? This May, discover a curated collection of mental health resources on Hoopla, including insightful books, empowering videos, and supportive music FREE with your library card. These resources offer tools, strategies, and stories to help nurture your mental well‑being.

Find the collection here: https://ow.ly/tNBY50YNa0a

Caring for your mental health matters. You’re not alone. 💚

Access to Hoopla Digital is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

05/15/2026

🌱📚 Summer Reading is Growing! 📚🌱
Get ready! Our 2026 Summer Reading Beanstack Challenge blooms June 1!

✨ Earn prizes by reading!
📖 Fun for ALL ages - kids, teens, and ADULTS, too!
📅 June 1 - July 31, 2026
🌿 This year’s theme: Plant a Seed, Read!

Watch your reading and your imagination grow all summer long! 🌼

👀 Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Download the beanstack app or go to danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org to get ready!

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/13/2026

🚲It's National Bike Month and we want to celebrate it properly. 🚲
This month, you can enter to win a bicycle!! We have 9 bikes to giveaway from ages 1-99.
How do you enter? You will receive an entry slip for every Library program you attend during the month of May!
Bicycle winners will be announced in June.

This program is made possible through a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

For more information, contact the Community Relations Administrator at 217-477-5220 ext. 111 or email [email protected]

05/11/2026

Crosspoint's Mobile Community Outreach Unit will be at the library on Wednesday, May 13th!
They are showing up across the community to connect, provide resources, and support.
For the most up-to-date schedule, visit our calendar: www.crosspointhumanservices.org/calendar

05/10/2026

🌟 Sunday Snapshot: A Week in a Wink! 🌟
May 11 - May 16, 2026

Wishing all the amazing moms and caregivers in our community a Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 We hope your day is filled with love, rest, and maybe a good book or movie from the library.

Check out what’s happening at the library this week! A full list of events can be found on our Library News webpage: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/newsletters/

🧬 May 11: Genealogy Workshop – Summer Fun!
This month’s theme focuses on summer research: outdoor exploration, travel, reunions, and more with Jacqueline Woodard-Smith.
1:00 PM | 2nd Floor Conference Room

💙 May 12: Diabetes Support Group
Looking for support in managing diabetes? In partnership with OSF Healthcare, Illinois Extension hosts this monthly group for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers.
10:00 AM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room 🔗 Learn more or register: go.illinois.edu/diabetesDPL

🎉 ¡Lotería Time — TWO chances to play this week!
Join us for Lotería, a traditional Mexican board game similar to Bingo. Come play, have fun, and win prizes! All ages welcome.
May 14: ESL Family Group with DACC | 5:00 PM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room
May 16: Bilingual Family Fun with Cecilia | 1:00 PM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/09/2026

💐📚 Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! 📚💐
Let’s talk about Literary Moms: the wonderful, the complicated, and the downright frustrating.
Who are your favorites? And who are your least favorite?

One poll from WritersWrite named Mrs. Lancaster from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green as one of the most remarkable literary moms while crowning Mrs. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen as the most annoying! 😅

👇 Share your picks in the comments and let the literary debate begin!

05/08/2026

The Mobile Market is back at Danville Public Library!
They are open from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12th with low-cost fresh fruits and vegetables for anyone in the community to purchase.
Come visit them!

Find more details and the complete calendar at https://carle.org/services/mobile-market.

Address

319 N Vermilion Street
Danville, IL
61832

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12174775220

Website

http://www.danvillepubliclibrary.org/

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