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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

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

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

Mighty Minds

10:00am–10:30am
Preschoolers
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Mighty Minds

Preschoolers are invited to come together to play and grow as they get ready for learning in the classroom.  Fun stories, games, and activities will help prepare them for success in school.  Recommended for ages 3-5.

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-Pinwheel 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 colorful pinwheel using markers and creative designs. Once finished, participants can take their pinwheel home to enjoy outdoors. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Night (Teens)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Pop Culture
Event Details:

Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours by making decorations for the library's summer reading kickoff! For grades 6th-12th.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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

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

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

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

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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Daviess County Public Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

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

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)

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
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

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

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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

Check Out a New Genre Adult Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 "Teens" group

May LibCrates

All Day
Teens
Upcoming
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 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.