• Paper Pumpkin Patch Passive Activity

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    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.

  • Relax & Unwind with an Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    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.

  • Take-Home Pumpkin Decorating

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Drop by the Children's Desk to pick up a pumpkin and a bag of stickers to decorate your own pumpkin at home! Available to ages 0-12 while supplies last.

  • Little Sprouts

    2731 West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    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! Storytime will take place in the Bill & Marilyn Young Educational Building. Families are welcome to explore the garden afterward. Note: Due to construction on…

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  • Homeschool Adventures: Lighthouses!

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Join other homeschool kids and families from Daviess County and beyond in DCPL's Children’s Programming Room to learn about Ida Lewis, a lighthouse keeper who in her lifetime, was called, “The Bravest Woman in America.” After reading her story and learning about lighthouses, students will receive supplies to make a lighthouse of their own!   Our sessions…

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  • Resume & Interview Workshop (Teens)

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Representatives from the Kentucky Career Center will work with you step-by-step to build your resume from scratch! Meanwhile, community volunteers will be available to help you practice your interview skills. For teens ages 13-18.

  • Sign It Up: ASL Class for All Ages

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Owensboro ASL is a free community class to learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture.  No previous experience or knowledge is required.  Feel free to bring the whole family to learn ASL!Madison Koller is a graduate with an ASL and English Interpretation Bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University.  She was born and raised in Lexington,…

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  • Preschool Storytime

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States
  • Children’s Book Club: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    For ages 8-12: Join us for a discussion of the second installment of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Registration is required for each child who plans to attend. Please read the entire book before attending book club. Books will be available at the September meeting.   *A library…

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  • Teen Job Fair

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Are you 14-18 years old and looking for a job? Check out our teen job fair! Local businesses will be at the library looking to hire teen employees. Employers who are interested in having a booth at the job fair can contact Sarah Jacobs at sjacobs@dcplibrary.org.

  • Ghost Stories of Appalachia

    2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States

    Join us as David Wolfe shares some of the best stories of ghosts, cryptids  and strange happenings from the Appalachian area of Kentucky.