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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed John M. Spalding, Owensboro's D-Day Hero 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Tactical Fiction Book Club 7:00am–8:00am Adults 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group Baby/Toddler Storytime Thursday, May 21, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group May 21 2026 Thu Baby/Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies and Toddlers 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, May 21, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 21 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Decorate-A-Bird Feeder Drop-in Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Children are invited to stop by the Children’s Area and decorate their own wooden bird feeder using markers. Once finished, participants can take their feeder home to hang outside and enjoy watching birds visit. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group May 21 2026 Thu Decorate-A-Bird Feeder Drop-in 3:00pm–5:00pm Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children are invited to stop by the Children’s Area and decorate their own wooden bird feeder using markers. Once finished, participants can take their feeder home to hang outside and enjoy watching birds visit.
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Mini Puzzle Competition for Adults 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming 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.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Mini Thinkers Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: STEM, Technology Age Group: Preschoolers Mini Thinkers: Join us for hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 26 2026 Tue Mini Thinkers 10:00am–10:30am Preschoolers Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: STEM, Technology Mini Thinkers Join us for hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chalk the Block for Summer Reading Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Reading Garden at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Families are invited to join us for Chalk the Block, where you can decorate the walkways around the library with colorful drawings, messages, and reading-themed art to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Challenge. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group May 26 2026 Tue Chalk the Block for Summer Reading 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Families are invited to join us for Chalk the Block, where you can decorate the walkways around the library with colorful drawings, messages, and reading-themed art to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Challenge.
This event is in the "Teens" group Fandom Tea Party (Teens) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Pop Culture Age Group: Teens Celebrate your favorite characters with our fandom tea party! Cosplay is welcome. For ages 13-18. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Fandom Tea Party (Teens) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Public Lounge Age Group: Teens Program Type: Pop Culture Event Details: Celebrate your favorite characters with our fandom tea party! Cosplay is welcome. For ages 13-18. Disclaimer(s) 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 "All Ages" group A Galaxy of Stories: 2026 Summer Reading Program All Day 5/27 - 7/31 Daviess County Public Library Age Group: All Ages Read A Galaxy of Stories with us this summer! The reading program runs May 27 to July 31 and is open to all ages. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May-Jul 2026 A Galaxy of Stories: 2026 Summer Reading Program All Day 5/27–7/31 All Ages Location: Daviess County Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Read A Galaxy of Stories with us this summer! The reading program runs May 27 to July 31 and is open to all ages.
This event is in the "All Ages" group A Galaxy of Stories: 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff Party Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: All Ages Join us for a Galaxy of Stories Summer Reading Kickoff for all ages! Featuring balloon art from Daniel the Balloon Guy, this event has fun for the whole family. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 27 2026 Wed A Galaxy of Stories: 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff Party 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Location: Daviess County Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Join us for a Galaxy of Stories Summer Reading Kickoff for all ages! Featuring balloon art from Daniel the Balloon Guy, this event has fun for the whole family.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Baby/Toddler Storytime Thursday, May 28, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group May 28 2026 Thu Baby/Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies and Toddlers 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, May 28, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 28 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers 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: Six of Crows Thursday, May 28, 2026 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: Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Teen Book Club: Six of Crows 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Full 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 Check Out a New Genre Adult Book Club Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Check Out a New Genre Adult Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Public Lounge 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Pokémon Trainers Club Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Games, Pop Culture Age Group: Children, Tweens For ages 6-12: Join us for our monthly meeting, trainers. Our lesson this month will be on Tentacool, and the activity will be a trivia quiz to prepare you for the trivia tournament in June. Bring your cards for tradin View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group May 29 2026 Fri Pokémon Trainers Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games, Pop Culture Event Details: For ages 6-12: Join us for our monthly meeting, trainers. Our lesson this month will be on Tentacool, and the activity will be a trivia quiz to prepare you for the trivia tournament in June. Bring your cards for tradin
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri DIY Serving Trays: Craft Class for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming 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 "Teens" group May LibCrates All Day Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Take Home Kit Age Group: Teens When you sign up for the May 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 31 2026 Sun May LibCrates All Day Teens Upcoming Location: Daviess County Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: When you sign up for the May 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group Baby Bundles All Day 6/1 - 6/5 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? View Details This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Jun 1 - 5 2026 Baby Bundles All Day 6/1–6/5 Babies and Toddlers 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 Hot Air Balloon Take-Home Craft All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Children's Desk at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Age Group: Children, Tweens Children can pick up a take-home kit to celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day (June 5th) and create their own hot air balloon! Available while supplies last—limit one per child (or two per adult picking up for children). View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Hot Air Balloon Take-Home Craft All Day 6/1–6/30 Children, Tweens Location: Daviess County Public Library Room: Children's Desk Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Event Details: Children can pick up a take-home kit to celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day (June 5th) and create their own hot air balloon! Available while supplies last—limit one per child (or two per adult picking up for children).
This event is in the "Adults" group Relax & Unwind with Galaxy Rubber Duck-erating All Day 6/1 - 6/30 2nd Floor at Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Stop by the library to grab a rubber duck. You will then take your rubber duck on a journey through space by decorating it with whatever supplies you have. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Relax & Unwind with Galaxy Rubber Duck-erating All Day 6/1–6/30 Adults 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 rubber duck. You will then take your rubber duck on a journey through space by decorating it with whatever supplies you have. 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: Rubber Duck-orating All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Age Group: Teens Take a rubber duck on a journey through outer space! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Teen Take-Home Kit: Rubber Duck-orating All Day 6/1–6/30 Teens Location: Daviess County Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Event Details: Take a rubber duck on a journey through outer space!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Help Color Our Galaxy of Stories! All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Daviess County Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschoolers, Children, Tweens Our readers are out of this world! Celebrate Summer Reading by decorating a spaceship or UFO to be added to our galaxy display in the Children’s Area. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun-Jul 2026 Help Color Our Galaxy of Stories! All Day 6/1–7/31 Preschoolers, Children, Tweens Location: Daviess County Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Our readers are out of this world! Celebrate Summer Reading by decorating a spaceship or UFO to be added to our galaxy display in the Children’s Area.
