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Wit's Workout: Brain Health for Seniors

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors

The Daviess County Extension Office and the Daviess County Public Library are partnering to bring Wit's Workout to the community!

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Daviess County Extension Office and the Daviess County Public Library are partnering to bring Wit's Workout to the community!

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

Crime Time: Criminal Investigation for Adults

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Think you can crack the case? Join us for a mystery-filled game night where teamwork and sharp thinking are the key to catching the culprit.
 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you can crack the case? Join us for a mystery-filled game night where teamwork and sharp thinking are the key to catching the culprit.
 

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

Trick-or-Treat NO Taste Test for Adults

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Think you know your Halloween candy?  Put your senses to the ultimate test--without tasting a thing!  In this spooky blind challenge, you'll guess your favorite treats using only touch, smell, and sound.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you know your Halloween candy?  Put your senses to the ultimate test--without tasting a thing!  In this spooky blind challenge, you'll guess your favorite treats using only touch, smell, and sound.

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

Take-Home Pumpkin Decorating

All Day 10/20 - 10/24
Children's Desk at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Children, Tweens

Drop by the Children's Desk to pick up a pumpkin and a bag of stickers to decorate your own pumpkin at home! Available to ages 0-12 while supplies last. 

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Desk
Age Group: Preschoolers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by the Children's Desk to pick up a pumpkin and a bag of stickers to decorate your own pumpkin at home! Available to ages 0-12 while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday, October 20, 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

Monday, October 20, 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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Haunted Gingerbread Houses Workshop

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children

 Join us to decorate your very own haunted gingerbread house using eerie icing, creepy candy, and lots of imagination. We’ll provide the houses and all the decorating supplies—you bring the creativity!

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

 Join us to decorate your very own haunted gingerbread house using eerie icing, creepy candy, and lots of imagination. We’ll provide the houses and all the decorating supplies—you bring the creativity!

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

Symphony Storytime with the Owensboro Symphony!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Children

The Owensboro Symphony presents Symphony Storytime!

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

The Owensboro Symphony presents Symphony Storytime!

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

College Fair (Teens)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
1st Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover a world of opportunities as you meet with representatives from colleges & universities in Kentucky and surrounding areas. For teens & adults. 

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

Discover a world of opportunities as you meet with representatives from colleges & universities in Kentucky and surrounding areas. For teens & adults. 

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

Little Sprouts

Wednesday, October 22, 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!

Upcoming
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: Bluegrass Music

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Randy Lanham from Owensboro’s very own Bluegrass Music Museum will be our special guest this week!  He will help us learn about the traditions of bluegrass in Kentucky.

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

Randy Lanham from Owensboro’s very own Bluegrass Music Museum will be our special guest this week!  He will help us learn about the traditions of bluegrass in Kentucky.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Resume & Interview Workshop (Teens)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
1st Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Representatives from the Kentucky Career Center will work with you step-by-step to build your resume from scratch! Meanwhile, community volunteers will be available to help you practice your interview skills. For teens ages 13-18.

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

Representatives from the Kentucky Career Center will work with you step-by-step to build your resume from scratch! Meanwhile, community volunteers will be available to help you practice your interview skills. For teens ages 13-18.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sign It Up: ASL Class for All Ages

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Owensboro ASL is a free community class to learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture.  No previous experience or knowledge is required.  Feel free to bring the whole family to learn ASL!

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Owensboro ASL is a free community class to learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture.  No previous experience or knowledge is required.  Feel free to bring the whole family to learn ASL!

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 23, 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 23, 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

Children's Book Club: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

For ages 8-12: Join us for a discussion of the second installment of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Registration is required for each child who plans to attend.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 8-12: Join us for a discussion of the second installment of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Registration is required for each child who plans to attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Job Fair

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
1st Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Are you 14-18 years old and looking for a job? Check out our teen job fair! Local businesses will be at the library looking to hire teen employees.

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

Are you 14-18 years old and looking for a job? Check out our teen job fair! Local businesses will be at the library looking to hire teen employees.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ghost Stories of Appalachia

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kentucky Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as David Wolfe shares some of the best stories of ghosts, cryptids  and strange happenings from the Appalachian area of Kentucky. 

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Kentucky Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Other
Event Details:

Join us as David Wolfe shares some of the best stories of ghosts, cryptids  and strange happenings from the Appalachian area of Kentucky. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brushes with History: Paint Like Edvard Munch

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the world of legendary artists and the movements they helped shape in this creative, video-guided art series.

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

Step into the world of legendary artists and the movements they helped shape in this creative, video-guided art series.

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

Homeschool STEAM - Can You Survive?

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Can You Survive the Jungle? 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can You Survive the Jungle? 

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

Pokémon Trainers Club

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Happy Halloween, Pokémon Trainers!  This month’s club meeting will feature a trick or treat for Pokémon cards, a photo booth at our wall of Spooky Pokémon, and a Misdreavus luminary craft!  Our lesson this month will focus on the ghost t

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Pop Culture
Event Details:

Happy Halloween, Pokémon Trainers!  This month’s club meeting will feature a trick or treat for Pokémon cards, a photo booth at our wall of Spooky Pokémon, and a Misdreavus luminary craft!  Our lesson this month will focus on the ghost t

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fall Book Sale

All Day 10/25 - 10/26
1st Floor at Daviess County Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Fill provided bags with books for only $5 a bag (while they last!).

The book sale will be TWO DAYS ONLY.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Fill provided bags with books for only $5 a bag (while they last!).

The book sale will be TWO DAYS ONLY.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Owensboro Area Board Gamers

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the Owensboro Area Board Gamers as they host 3 hours of gaming fun! The Owensboro Area Board Gamers are a diverse gaming group with some people into RPG or war games and others stick with just board games.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join the Owensboro Area Board Gamers as they host 3 hours of gaming fun! The Owensboro Area Board Gamers are a diverse gaming group with some people into RPG or war games and others stick with just board games.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Blacklight Pumpkin Painting (Teens)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Lounge at Daviess County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Glow wild at the library with this special after-hours event! For teens ages 13-18.

Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Glow wild at the library with this special after-hours event! For teens ages 13-18.