Danville Public Library
Library News
- The New Classics film series continues Feb. 13 with Awakenings.
- Show your love of the library during "I Love Libraries" Month in February.
- Winter Newsletter posted (PDF file).
- Download State and Federal income tax forms.
Events Calendar: Jan.-Mar. 2012
(A general calendar of Danville-area events is available here)
| Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays | Preschooler Programs in the Children's Department, 10 a.m. |
| Jan. 1, 2 | Library CLOSED for New Years. |
| Jan. 9 | The New Classics: Never Cry Wolf, 6:30 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. |
| Jan. 16 | Monday Matinees: The Help, 2 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. |
| Jan. 18 | Book Signing with author Jake Aurelian, 6:30-8 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. He will have copies of his newest book of short stories, "Dead Wrestlers, Broken Necks and the Women who Screwed Me Over: A Main Event of Photography and Fiction," available for purchase and autographing. Jake is a Vermilion County native who graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Media. He's written over 500 articles about pop culture and has taught college-level courses in English and media. |
| Jan. 26 | DPL Book Club: Awakenings by Oliver Sacks, 6:30 p.m., second floor Conference Room. |
| Feb. 6 | Free documentary film screening: "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots," 6:30 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. The award-winning film is hosted by Halle Berry, introduced by Colin Powell, and narrated by Avery Brooks. Sponsored by the library's African/Black American Advisory Committee. |
| Feb. 13 | The New Classics: Awakenings, 6:30 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. |
| Feb. 20 | Monday Matinees: The Tourist. Refreshments at 1:30, film at 2 p.m. |
| Feb. 23 | DPL Book Club: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean, 6:30 p.m., second floor Conference Room. |
| March 5 | "The First Traveler on the Silk Road" presented by Canon John Flattery, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room |
| March 12 | The New Classics: Adaptation, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room. |
| March 19 | Monday Matinees: TBA. Refreshments at 1:30, film at 2 p.m. |
| March 22 | DPL Book Club: Up in the Air by Walter Kim, 6:30 p.m., second floor Conference Room. |
| March 24 | Spring Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., first floor Meeting Room. (Sign up at the Checkout Desk to volunteer for the set-up day, March 23, or sale day.) |
Library hosts documentary, discussion about Black Patriots Feb. 6
On February 6, the library will show the documentary For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots, a powerful film featuring first-hand accounts of African-American men and woman who served in the armed forces. A discussion with local war veterans will follow the screening.
The film starts at 6:30 p.m. in the library's first floor meeting room. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call the Outreach Dept. at 477-5227 to reserve a seat.
"Story Time with Mr. Lincoln" for kids on Feb. 11
Kids of all ages are invited to "Story Time with Mr. Lincoln" at the library on Saturday, February 11, beginning at 2 p.m. in the first floor Meeting Room. Mr. Lincoln, performed by Max Daniels, will share some stories about his life. The Children's Department will provide a Lincoln craft for kids to make, Mrs. Lincoln will help them sing "Happy Birthday" to her husband, and cake will be served. Mr. Lincoln will be 203 years old. Families are encouraged to bring their cameras to get their pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. We are grateful to the Ward Hill Lamon Civil War Round Table for making Mr. Lincoln's visit possible for a second year in a row.