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Paper Pumpkin Patch Passive Activity

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens

This October, help us grow a colorful pumpkin patch in the library! Stop by the children's desk to pick up a paper pumpkin, take it home or decorate it here, and return it to be added to our festive display. 

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This October, help us grow a colorful pumpkin patch in the library! Stop by the children's desk to pick up a paper pumpkin, take it home or decorate it here, and return it to be added to our festive display. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Relax & Unwind with an Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
2nd Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the library to grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make an embrodery hoop pumpkin.   Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside.

Cancelled
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the library to grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make an embrodery hoop pumpkin.   Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside.

Disclaimer(s)

18+

This program is for adults age 18+.  Anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Take Home Kit-Creepy Cute Boo-kmarks

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Halloween with a crafty twist! Stop by the children’s area desk to grab your Creepy Cute Boo-kmark kit. With watercolor paints included, you’ll have the perfect bookmark to keep your place in your next fang-tastic read!

Cancelled
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with a crafty twist! Stop by the children’s area desk to grab your Creepy Cute Boo-kmark kit. With watercolor paints included, you’ll have the perfect bookmark to keep your place in your next fang-tastic read!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take-Home Kit: Halloween Lanterns

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Get into the Halloween spirit with a creepy lantern for dark and scary nights! For teens ages 13-18.

Cancelled
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Get into the Halloween spirit with a creepy lantern for dark and scary nights! For teens ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Little Sprouts

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers

For ages 0-5: Fall has begun! Join us for a special story time at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden!  We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about nature that surrounds us!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Room: Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 0-5: Fall has begun! Join us for a special story time at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden!  We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about nature that surrounds us!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Homeschool Adventures: A World Without Sight

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

October is Blindness Awareness Month! Rick Boggess has navigated Owensboro as a blind person since 1978 when he became a teacher for Owensboro Public Schools.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

October is Blindness Awareness Month! Rick Boggess has navigated Owensboro as a blind person since 1978 when he became a teacher for Owensboro Public Schools.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Baby/Toddler Storytime:

Our youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning.  Stay to play and soci...

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Our youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning.  Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime:

Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school.  Stay to play and socialize with a craf...

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school.  Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club: Sing Me To Sleep

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Want to participate in our teen book club? It's easy! Here's how:

Open
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to participate in our teen book club? It's easy! Here's how:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ghouls on the Wall: Craft Class for Adults

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

"Create spooky 3D ghost art using joint compound on canvas—perfect for a hauntingly fun Halloween decoration! Wear something you don't mind getting messy!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Create spooky 3D ghost art using joint compound on canvas—perfect for a hauntingly fun Halloween decoration! Wear something you don't mind getting messy!

Disclaimer(s)

18+

This program is for adults age 18+.  Anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group

October LibCrates

All Day
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

When you sign up for the October LibCrate, we will hand-select a young adult book for you based on your preferences. Then, you can come pick up that book along with a few goodies from the library. The best part? The book is yours to keep!

Open
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

When you sign up for the October LibCrate, we will hand-select a young adult book for you based on your preferences. Then, you can come pick up that book along with a few goodies from the library. The best part? The book is yours to keep!

Disclaimer(s)

LibCrate

Young adult books may contain controversial themes, mature content, and/or profanity. The Daviess County Public Library is not responsible for the content of these books. It is the responsibility of the teen and their parents or legal guardians to determine what is or is not appropriate reading material for a particular teen. If you have questions, please contact teen librarian Sarah at sjacobs@dcplibrary.org.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Spook-tacular Crafts & Candy Caravan

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers

For ages 5 and under: Attention all Ghosts and Goblins! You are invited to DCPL for a spook-tacular craft & candy caravan. Please come dressed in your festive costume and enjoy a morning of fun. No registration is required. 

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

For ages 5 and under: Attention all Ghosts and Goblins! You are invited to DCPL for a spook-tacular craft & candy caravan. Please come dressed in your festive costume and enjoy a morning of fun. No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bundles

All Day 11/1 - 11/7
Children's Area at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Baby Bundles will be available for children ages 0-36 months as supplies last. The bags will be limited to 2 per person, unless all eligible children are present. Children will receive an easy board book. The best part?

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Baby Bundles will be available for children ages 0-36 months as supplies last. The bags will be limited to 2 per person, unless all eligible children are present. Children will receive an easy board book. The best part?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Dino-vember Take Home Kits

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Dino-vember with a prehistoric surprise! Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a free dinosaur-themed Take & Make Kit. Each kit includes either a fossil pressing craft or a dino excavation egg.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Celebrate Dino-vember with a prehistoric surprise! Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a free dinosaur-themed Take & Make Kit. Each kit includes either a fossil pressing craft or a dino excavation egg.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Disguise a Turkey

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Children, Tweens

During the month of November, stop by the Children's Area and grab a coloring sheet of Butterball the Turkey! Butterball has a problem though; he doesn’t want to be Thanksgiving dinner! Can you give him a disguise that will keep him safe?

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

During the month of November, stop by the Children's Area and grab a coloring sheet of Butterball the Turkey! Butterball has a problem though; he doesn’t want to be Thanksgiving dinner! Can you give him a disguise that will keep him safe?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Relax & Unwind with a Flowerpot Scarecrow

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
2nd Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the library to grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make a flowerpot scarecrow.   Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the library to grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make a flowerpot scarecrow.   Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside.

Disclaimer(s)

18+

This program is for adults age 18+.  Anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take-Home Kit: Mini Mushrooms

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Sculpt an adorable miniature mushroom! For teens ages 13-18.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Sculpt an adorable miniature mushroom! For teens ages 13-18.

Kristi McCabe Book Signing

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Foyer at Daviess County Public Library

Join local author, Kristi McCabe, for a book signing of her children's book, Hoppin' John Soup and Turtle Wax. Check out the book description: "Harriet and Holden Reynolds are third-grade twins who are as different as night and day!

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Foyer
Event Details:

Join local author, Kristi McCabe, for a book signing of her children's book, Hoppin' John Soup and Turtle Wax. Check out the book description: "Harriet and Holden Reynolds are third-grade twins who are as different as night and day!

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Baby/Toddler Storytime:

Our youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning.  Stay to play and soci...

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Our youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning.  Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Talk with a Health Benefit Assister

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
1st Floor Foyer at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Graham Temple is a Health Benefit Assister with Audubon Area Community and will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments for a later date.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Graham Temple is a Health Benefit Assister with Audubon Area Community and will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments for a later date.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime:

Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school.  Stay to play and socialize with a craf...

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school.  Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family Nostalgia Night

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Take a trip down memory lane! Families are invited to a fun-filled Nostalgia Night where kids and parents can create classic throwback crafts together and enjoy popular snacks from the past.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a trip down memory lane! Families are invited to a fun-filled Nostalgia Night where kids and parents can create classic throwback crafts together and enjoy popular snacks from the past.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Tiny Dancers

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
Tiny Dancers:

Get ready to MOVE with us as we explore music, movement, rhymes, and fun activities for ages 0-5 and their caregivers!

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Tiny Dancers

Get ready to MOVE with us as we explore music, movement, rhymes, and fun activities for ages 0-5 and their caregivers!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mug Cakes & Music (Teens)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens

Share your favorite music playlists while making delicious mug cakes! For teens ages 13-18.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Pop Culture
Event Details:

Share your favorite music playlists while making delicious mug cakes! For teens ages 13-18.