Beyond the Bookshelf

November brings with it a sense of togetherness, gratitude, and giving. It's a time to slow down, savor the little moments, and appreciate the community around us. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book, a cozy blanket, and maybe a warm beverage.

This month, we’re sharing a few of our favorite adult reading recommendations to keep you company through the season, along with upcoming library programs and the latest news from around the stacks. We hope you’ll find something that inspires, comforts, or connects you in this cozy time of year.

To honor Ann Tussey's lifelong dedication to education and the community, the Danville Library Foundation is leading a campaign to bring an interactive magnetic wall to the children’s activity room. This hands-on feature, including a ball run, will encourage imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative play. Once complete, children will enjoy the wall during storytimes, programs, and everyday visits, enhancing the space for families!

Our youth programs are popular, and we love getting to know the children, teens, and families who attend. Together, we’re promoting literacy, learning, and community, but funding for these programs is taking a hard hit.

Join us for one of our next Community Conversations to learn how libraries are funded, what’s at stake with new legislation, and how the Danville Library Foundation will help keep these programs thriving. Your voice and support can make a real difference.

Join us at the time that works best for your schedule.

• Monday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m.

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle is a heartwarming picture book that is sure to light up any young reader's world! This story follows a lonesome firefly in search of other fireflies just like him. He is deceived by many lights but never gives up the hope of finding a place in this world for him to belong to! This story beautifully and simply describes what it's like to seek out belonging and acceptance!

How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing is Cressida Cowell's next spinoff book of the popular series. Packed with laughter and adventure, join Hiccup as he and his friends fight against their dooming fate on a stormy sea and a sinking boat. With dragon friends Toothless and Windwalker by their side, can the group escape their floundering end, or will they never regain their sea legs? Anything is possible at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons!

I Be Brave by local author, Gretchen Carlson is a touching piece of historical fiction. After the death of her brother, Sissy's heart is torn with guilt, but that doesn't stop her from sheltering a young boy within her broken home, a boy who is also in need of a little hope and courage. But can Sissy overcome the tragedy and earn her mother's forgiveness? Or will caring for this young stranger push a greater divide between them? Curl up with this inspiring tale, and check out the prequel More Than Grit.

Come see Gretchen Carlson Tuesday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m. for our teen creative writing workshop! Pick her brain about writing, building characters, and creating worlds! This is an awesome extra credit opportunity for DCHS students, but all are welcome.

Difficult Girls by Veronica Bane is a twisting thriller full of secrets and mystery! Our main character, Greta, just wants a fresh start and freedom from the secrets of her past. When Greta takes a job at Hyper Kid Magic Land, she quickly befriends their star performer Mercy. But when Mercy goes missing before she can tell Greta the secret she was going to share, Greta must sort through the sinister history of the amusement park. Can Greta confront her own past as well as the park's in order to save her friend? Cozy up with this exciting read to find out!

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We're inviting preschool friends to join us to gobble, wobble, and play! Climb, tumble, and trot through our obstacle course and play games!

Blast off at Full STEAM Ahead with John Shepherd, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, where we'll learn about "Our Star: The Sun."

Spread kindness around town! Children will paint colorful rocks with gratitude filled messages and we'll hide them around town for others to enjoy.

DCHS Students, ask your English teacher about extra credit for attending this program!

Local author, Gretchen Carlson will lead you through character creation and story development at this workshop!

Celebrate fall with a sweet treat! Join us to create your own delicious no-bake pumpkin pie.

Meet Hailey P., our October Kid Librarian! Hailey loves sharing her favorite books with others, and her top pick is anything by Cece Belle. She especially enjoys nonfiction and cherishes the adventures her library card opens up.

Hailey is a familiar face at the library, attending programs like our youth book club and visiting often with her twin brother and her mom, who’s also a devoted library fan. When asked if there is a librarian who inspires her, she answered Mrs. Frankie!

When she’s not exploring books, Hailey enjoys Girl Scouts, ballet, and spending time with her family.

We’re thrilled to have her as our Kid Librarian this month!

Want to be a future Kid Librarian? Stop by the Youth Services Desk to fill out an application!

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