Youth Services Newsletter

This month is brimming with holiday cheer! We’re thrilled to bring you a season full of new holiday books, exciting programs, and festive events for all ages. We’re kicking off the month with our first-ever Dolly Day to celebrate joining Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Children can enjoy crafts, unleash their creativity, or sing their hearts out at karaoke. On December 7th, bring the family for Holly Jolly Jammies Family Photos—don your coziest holiday pajamas and capture magical memories. Mark your calendars for December 20th as we host our second escape room, Jingle Bell Break Out! Specific to children, we have a Gift Wrapping workshop and Winter Cookie Decorating in addition to our regular monthly programs - each with their own fun holiday twist. Teens, don't forget to mark your calendar of Merry Minute Madness - minute to win it style games, prizes and snacks included!!

Be sure to check out our fun-filled adult programs, too! We look forward to seeing you this holiday season as we spread joy and make memories together.

To celebrate our excitement around being part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, we are hosting our first Dolly Day!! Children can join us for crafts, creativity, and karaoke!! Check out all that is being offered at other participating libraries throughout Hendrick's County.

The Imagination Library provides a free, high-quality book each month to children from birth until their fifth birthday, sparking a lifelong passion for reading—all at no cost to families. Click here to register!

Our Local Champion, the Hendricks County Community Foundation, Inc., has been incredibly generous in helping to foster a love of reading for our children. We need your continued support to keep this program growing! If you'd like to help us ensure more children have access to these valuable resources, please consider donating. Click here to make a difference!

Beginning in January your child can be kid librarian for a period of time! Children can fill out this form to be featured in our display case, alongside a display of their favorite books. We'll feature them on social media and in our newsletter. Pick up a form at the Youth Services Desk and apply today!!

Did you know our Experience Passes and exclusive discount to the Indianapolis Zoo include access to all the festive activities happening this month? Explore the holiday magic at:

• Indiana Historical Society - Festival of Trees
• Indiana State Museum - Celebration Crossing
• Eiteljorg Museum - Jingle Rails
• Indianapolis Zoo - Christmas at the Zoo

Library cardholders (Danville, Center Township, and Marion residents) can check out up to two Experience Passes per site for one week, with one renewal available.

To unlock your discounted tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo, visit Experience Passes, scroll down, and scan or click the QR code.

Enjoy this fantastic perk! Don’t forget to share your holiday adventures and tag us on social media @dplindiana. 🎅✨

Have you read a book lately that you think other's would love just as much? Swing by to pick up a book review form and share it with us. We'd love to feature you on social media, in our newsletter, and in the library! The forms can be picked up at the Youth Services Desk.

Meet Stephen, one of the newest members of the DCTPL team! Having joined the library two months ago, Stephen brings a dynamic background, an engaging personality, and interesting perspectives - as an Army brat, he's lived in many places, such as Germany, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, and Indiana. Stephen is a proud Ball State alum (chirp-chirp!). He was inspired to work at the library after attending the Steampunk Speakeasy event, where he saw firsthand how fun and engaging the library can be. His favorite part of the job? His awesome coworkers!

In his free time, Stephen enjoys playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons and watching movies. Some of his favorite picks include Clan of the Cave Bear (book), Emperor’s New Groove (movie), and Code Geass (TV show). Stephen's favorite spot in Danville is The Beehive, enjoying their fantastic coffee and food. If given the chance, Stephen would love the superpower to alter matter and create. If he could meet any historical figure he'd want to meet the first human to perform a successful surgery.

Get to know Stephen upstairs in Adult Services!!

You can register for our programs by visiting dplindiana.org/events, in person at the Adult Services desk, or by calling the library at 317-745-2604.

Do you follow us on Facebook and Instagram? We're very active on both platforms, and it's the best way to stay informed about all our upcoming events and programs. Plus, you'll get to know our library staff through fun and entertaining posts and videos. Don't miss out—follow us today to stay in the know and be a part of our vibrant online community!

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The Friends of the Library was founded to support the Danville Public Library in various ways. They sponsor library programs and assist in purchasing supplies and equipment needed for programs through membership dues and fundraising activities. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Friends of the Library, please visit our website here for more information. You may also click here to download a printable brochure and membership form.

Rosalie's Room is open to library patrons daily. Materials in the room may be purchased with an "at will" donation and payment may be made at the circulation desk. All donations go directly to the Friends of the Library fund in order to support programs for children, teens, and adults.

The Library will ensure its efforts, resources, and services

evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse community.

Karyn Millikan

Monday through Thursday

9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Friday through Saturday

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Sunday

Closed

101 South Indiana Street, Danville, IN, USA