Danville VA Public Library

06/05/2026

🎣 Now that we’ve got your attention…

Did you know it’s Free Fishing Days in Virginia this weekend? From June 5–7, you can grab a rod and reel and enjoy fishing without a license!

Want to learn more? Check out the details here:
https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/free-fishing-days/

Not into fishing? No worries, you can always come catch one of the many books we have about fish here at the library. 📚🐟

06/04/2026

The Summer Reading Kickoff Party is about to begin! Join us from 4:30 - 6:30 PM for the event of the cretaceous period! 🦖

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

🦖 It’s Summer Reading season, and that means we have an all-new themed library card! 🦕

Whether you’re getting your very first library card or just want to swap your current one for our newest design, this dino-mite card is ready for you!

And tonight is the perfect time to get one during our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Join us for games, crafts, a bounce house, and dino-themed fun for the whole family.

A special thank-you to our talented staff member, Lesly Martin, for creating this roar-some design! 🦕📚

We can’t wait to celebrate Summer Reading with you tonight! ☀️💚

06/03/2026

When you and your coworker pick the same outfit to wear to the Summer Reading kickoff party…

Join us tomorrow night at 4:30 here at the library for a dino-mite night! 🦕

06/01/2026

Happy Dinosaur Day!

Stop by the library this Thursday to Unearth a Story with us during the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party!

It’s going to be BIG and you don’t want to miss it! 🦕

06/01/2026

Celebrate the start of our Summer Reading program the dinosaur way with a library full of prehistoric games and crafts, a bounce in the inflatable castle, and a variety of other activities provided by community partners at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party. Come any time between 4:30 and 6:30 and go at your own pace!

All ages welcome. Call 434.799.5195 or visit https://secure.rec1.com/VA/city-of-danville-va/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNDA2NjY= to register!

06/01/2026

✨🎧✨Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the June Reading Challenge, “Yes, It Counts!” reading audiobooks. In celebration of Audiobook Appreciation Month, we discuss the many things there are to love about reading books on audio.

✨🎙✨Listen here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327302/episodes/19222997 or wherever you get your podcasts!

05/26/2026

“Unearth a Story’’at the library this summer with our dinosaur-themed reading challenge! Avoid Summer Slide while school is out by participating in the library’s Reading Challenge, June 1-July 31. Children and adults of all ages can read and complete activities to earn prizes.

Participants can log their reading themselves on the Beanstack Tracker app or pick up a paper reading log at the library. Early registration starts today!

05/25/2026

The library will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26, at 10 AM with normal hours.