PSAs - Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library – May 17 – May 23, 2026

2026 Hoopla Reading Challenge: Join Hoopla's year-long challenge! Each month, explore a new curated collection of books, audiobooks, and comics on Hoopla, then pick one (or more!) to enjoy. Let us know which you chose on Beanstack! May’s theme is "Rock’n Reads: Music-inspired stories." Visit our website for more information: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/2026-hoopla-reading-challenge/

Mixtape: The Books That Shaped Mychal Threets Reading Challenge. Join us on Beanstack April 1 – May 31, in celebration of National Library Week’s theme, Find Your Joy. Read two or more of Mychal’s favorite titles and log them on Beanstack for a chance to win a special giveaway! Log on to the Beanstack app or visit: https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org

Rubber Ducky Readers: Join this fun Beanstack Challenge! For every 10 books read, the child will get a rubber duck, every 100 books equal a book, a sticker and a certificate, 1000 books equal a goody bag filled with a book, a sticker, a completion certificate, a stuffed animal, a blow-up rubber duck, etc. This challenge is for ages 0-6. Visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ to join the fun!

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 in the Program Room.

May 19: Teen Crafternoons. Tuesdays = your creative time. Hang out and make cool stuff. No sign-up, no stress. Just show up and create something awesome! This week: Watercolor Techniques - let your creativity flow with dreamy watercolor designs. While supplies last. 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space. Ages 13 - 19.

May 19: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: BINGO! Come play Bingo and win prizes. 5:00 PM in the Program Room. Ages 8-12.

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. 5:30 p.m. in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. Visit go.illinois.edu/GrowNative for all the details and to register!

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 Tuesday, May 19th at 1:00 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary

May 19: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Join us for action rhymes, stories, and songs for children ages 5 and under - Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Program Room.

May 20: Teen Writing Club. We’ve got writing prompts and games to spark your imagination and snacks* to fuel your mind! *While supplies last. Come write, chill, and connect with other teen writers. No pressure, just good vibes, cool ideas, and a space to be creative. Wednesdays, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Teen Space.

May 21: Lit Fit with Mandy. Join us Thursdays starting in April for a dance fitness series that’s as fun as your favorite book. All fitness levels welcome. Bring your water bottle and wear clothes that can handle your best moves! 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Program Room.

May 23: Story Time. Have a great time listening, interacting to stories and making a fun craft! Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the Children's Department.