August Dewey Download

While August is often a quieter month at the library, with summer reading wrapped up and kids heading back to school, we’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing for the financial challenges facing our library and others across the country. In this newsletter, you’ll find more about our new foundation, how we’ll keep you connected, and of course, plenty of exciting things ahead including fall-themed programs! Autumn is such a cozy season, and we’ve planned lots for you to enjoy.

The Danville Friends of the Library have adopted new bylaws and will now be doing business as the Danville Library Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to support the Danville-Center Township Public Library through advocacy and fundraising—helping provide programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich our community.

The Foundation encourages community members to get involved in simple but meaningful

ways:

• Get a library card and use it regularly. Reach out to friends, family, and neighbors to encourage them to get a library card!

• Contact your representatives and ask them to support public libraries. Visit iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators to find your local representatives.

• Share your DPL story. Tell us why DPL matters to you or how the library has made a difference in your life. Sign up for a time to share with us why DPL is important to you. These stories are powerful tools in our advocacy efforts. Email csalenda@dplindiana.org to schedule a time to share your story.

• Attend DPL fundraising events. Keep an eye out for upcoming events!

• Follow @dplindiana on social media to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, programs, and news.

• Donate to the Foundation. Every dollar helps - whether you offer a one-time donation or set up a monthly contribution. Just $10/month can help pay for a child to attend storytime.

Use this link to follow the foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dplindianafoundation

Join our Community Conversations to learn how library funding works, the challenges public libraries face, and what it means for our community. Choose one of the times below that work best for your schedule.

📅 Tuesday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m.

📅 Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m.

📍 Danville-Center Township Public Library

Advanced Reader Review from Kaylee, Programming Manager

What happens when a sleepy small town is actually haunted? Find out in Lyla Sage’s upcoming novel Soul Searching coming this fall! I couldn’t wait to start this one, and I absolutely DEVOURED it!! The spooky vibes are amazing, and the character growth is some of her best! And we can’t forget the callback to Lyla’s first series Rebel Blue!! This was such a great start to the fall reading TBR!!

Karen White’s That Last Carolina Summer is a moving Southern drama of sisterhood, secrets, and reckoning with the past. When Phoebe returns to Charleston to help care for her mother, she’s drawn into old family tensions, a decades-old disappearance, and haunting dreams that lead to a shocking truth—while discovering the power of second chances.

Goodreads says "Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this autumnal teen rom-com about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival."

When Ellis moves from Manhattan to small-town Bramble Falls after her parents’ separation, she expects boredom—not running into Cooper, her former best friend and first kiss. Between her aunt’s autumn festival and unexpected sparks with Cooper, Ellis starts questioning where she truly belongs—and what she really wants for her future.

Exciting News! We’ve updated our web calendar and program registration system! We are now using LocalHop, which makes it easier than ever to find events you’ll love. You can filter programs by category, age group, or date range, all right on our website! Plus, you can create a personalized digest to receive updates tailored to your interests and age group.

To register for any of our upcoming programs you can:

• Visit dplindiana.org/events
• Stop by a reference desk at the library
• Call 317-745-2604

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@dplindiana) to stay up to date on all the exciting things happening at the library!

Give old books a new chapter! Join us for Once Upon a Vase on September 11 at 5:30 p.m. and turn worn pages into stunning floral vases.

Join us at Game Night Unplugged on Thursday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of classic board games, time spent socializing, and of course, fun!

September Pick: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala is a deliciously witty cozy mystery where family secrets, Filipino cooking, and a dash of murder collide.

September Pick: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is a richly told historical novel about love, resilience, and the secrets women carried in 1950s India.

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