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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

Paper Pumpkin Patch Passive Activity

All Day 10/1–10/31
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens
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
Cancelled

Relax & Unwind with an Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

All Day 10/1–10/31
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 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
Cancelled

Take Home Kit-Creepy Cute Boo-kmarks

All Day 10/1–10/31
Children, Tweens
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
Cancelled

Teen Take-Home Kit: Halloween Lanterns

All Day 10/1–10/31
Teens
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 "All Ages" group

Fall Book Sale

All Day 10/25–10/26
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Teens" group

October LibCrates

All Day
Teens
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.

12 am
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bundles

All Day 11/1–11/7
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

Dino-vember Take Home Kits

All Day 11/1–11/26
Children, Tweens
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
Preschoolers, Children, Tweens
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
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
Teens
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.

1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "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.

10 am
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

Mini Thinkers

10:00am–10:30am
Preschoolers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Little Sprouts

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
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 "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

Spook-tacular Crafts & Candy Caravan

10:00am–10:30am
Preschoolers, Babies and Toddlers
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. 

11 am
12 pm
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!

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

Homeschool Adventures: A World Without Sight

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club: Sing Me To Sleep

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:

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Scary Sculpting & Cider

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Daviess County Public Library
Room: Public Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sip on cider while sculpting scary clay critters! For teens ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ghouls on the Wall: Craft Class for Adults

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.