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Relax & Unwind with a Bug Tic-Tac-Toe

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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 tic-tac-toe game using bees and ladybugs.   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 tic-tac-toe game using bees and ladybugs.   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 "Adults" group

Cultural Mosaic: Enchanted Norway

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History
Age Group:
Adults

Travel to the storybook landscapes of Norway for a whimsical evening of culture, cuisine, and a touch of troll magic!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel to the storybook landscapes of Norway for a whimsical evening of culture, cuisine, and a touch of troll magic!

Disclaimer(s)

18+

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

Food Allergies

Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring refreshments served at the library. Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/custodial caregiver. 

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

Author Visit: Randi Smith

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
1st Floor Foyer at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm to speak with local author Randi Smith about her debut young adult novel, Ada Holloway's Had Enough, about a teen who decides to fight back against book bans by starting a banned book club at her local libra

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Foyer
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm to speak with local author Randi Smith about her debut young adult novel, Ada Holloway's Had Enough, about a teen who decides to fight back against book bans by starting a banned book club at her local libra

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Tea Towel: Craft Class for Adults

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a custom tea towel using permanent markers! Experiment with pattern and design to make a unique piece for your home. All materials provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a custom tea towel using permanent markers! Experiment with pattern and design to make a unique piece for your home. All materials provided.

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 "Adults" group

Painted Pages: Craft Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring a hardcover book and turn it into a work of art! Paint the edges of your pages and create a colorful, personalized treasure. No experience needed—just your creativity and a love of books!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a hardcover book and turn it into a work of art! Paint the edges of your pages and create a colorful, personalized treasure. No experience needed—just your creativity and a love of books!

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 "Adults" group

Relax & Unwind with Easy Watercolor Flowers

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
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 paint some watercolor flowers.   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 paint some watercolor flowers.   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 "Adults" group

Paint a Vase Adult Craft Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Unwind with a relaxing, hands-on program where you’ll paint your own vase, then pair it with a plant to take home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind with a relaxing, hands-on program where you’ll paint your own vase, then pair it with a plant to take home.

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

Talk with a Health Benefit Assister

Monday, May 4, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Battle of the Bands: 2000s Boy Band Trivia

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your frosted tips, dust off those flip phones, and get ready to relive the glory days of 2000s pop! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your frosted tips, dust off those flip phones, and get ready to relive the glory days of 2000s pop! 

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 "Adults" group

History of the Orphan Train

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

In the mid 1850’s there were over thirty thousand children living on the streets of New York City. Children as young as four and five, who had to lie, cheat and steal just to survive.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

In the mid 1850’s there were over thirty thousand children living on the streets of New York City. Children as young as four and five, who had to lie, cheat and steal just to survive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

John M. Spalding, Owensboro's D-Day Hero

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Programming Area at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Few people in Owensboro know the story of this local sports writer turned D-Day hero.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Programming Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

Few people in Owensboro know the story of this local sports writer turned D-Day hero.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tactical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00am - 8:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Gear up for action-packed discussions in our Tactical Fiction Book Club, where high-stakes missions, military strategy, and edge-of-your-seat suspense take center stage.

Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Gear up for action-packed discussions in our Tactical Fiction Book Club, where high-stakes missions, military strategy, and edge-of-your-seat suspense take center stage.

Disclaimer(s)

18+

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

Explicit Content

Materials used may contain violence, gore, and explicit content.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Puzzle Competition for Adults

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a fast-paced twist on a classic challenge! Join us for a Mini Puzzle Competition where speed, focus, and a sharp eye for detail will be put to the test.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fast-paced twist on a classic challenge! Join us for a Mini Puzzle Competition where speed, focus, and a sharp eye for detail will be put to the test.

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 "Adults" group

Check Out a New Genre Adult Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Check Out a New Genre is a fun, adventurous book club for readers who love to explore beyond their usual favorites.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check Out a New Genre is a fun, adventurous book club for readers who love to explore beyond their usual favorites.

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 "Adults" group

DIY Serving Trays: Craft Class for Adults

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Programming Area at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative and paint your own serving tray. Perfect for gifts or adding a personal touch to your home!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Programming Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and paint your own serving tray. Perfect for gifts or adding a personal touch to your home!

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 "Adults" group

"American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture " Author Visit

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Programming Area at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Summer 1936: Rainey Bethea, a young Black man, is tried for the rape and murder of an elderly white woman. The all-white, all-male jury takes just four and a half minutes to find him guilty.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Programming Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Summer 1936: Rainey Bethea, a young Black man, is tried for the rape and murder of an elderly white woman. The all-white, all-male jury takes just four and a half minutes to find him guilty.

This event is in the "Adults" group

My Old Kentucky Home: Reflections of the place, Stephen Collins Foster, and the state song

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Reviewing the life of Stephen Collins Foster and the song “My Old Kentucky Home.”

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Reviewing the life of Stephen Collins Foster and the song “My Old Kentucky Home.”

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Owensboro Crime: Terri Howell

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Programming Area at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Jon us as we discuss the local murder case of Terri Howell. 

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Programming Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Jon us as we discuss the local murder case of Terri Howell.