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In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Month, kids are invited to help our Fox in Socks show off some seriously stylish footwear! Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a paper sock, then use the crayons and colored pencils at the Writing Center to design your very own “designer sock.”… 
Create a library trading card that showcases your unique artistic style! For complete rules and entry form, download the entry form under "Attachments" or stop by the library. For ages 13-18. |
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Would your homeschooled middle or high school student benefit from life-skills and career prep? Junior Achievement - an organization that coordinates local community professionals to help school kids learn about careers and the economy – is partnering with DCPL to make its programs available to local homeschool students! Middle School and High School students can register for… |
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Learn the basics of needle felting and make a friend out of felt! For ages 13-18. 
When you sign up for the March LibCrate, we will hand-select a young adult book for you based on your preferences. Then, you can come pick up that book along with a few goodies from the library. The best part? The book is yours to keep! Open to teens ages 13-18. Note: You can register for…
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Please join us for a special Storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and make playdough! |
6 events,Baby Bundles will be available for children ages 0-36 months as supplies last. The bags will be limited to 2 per person, unless all eligible children are present. Children will receive an easy board book. The best part? The book is yours to keep! 
Stop by the library to grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make tic-tac-toe game using bees and ladybugs. Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside. 
Stop by the library and pick up a kit with supplies to make a bunny rabbit out of a sock! For teens ages 13-18. 
Help our butterfly tree come to life this April! Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a blank butterfly cutout to decorate. Once your butterfly is colored, return it to the desk and we’ll add it to the branches of our big Butterfly Tree display for everyone to enjoy! Watch our tree bloom with… 
Pick up a cardboard flower weaving kit at the Children’s Area Desk during April and create an Earth Day–inspired craft at home. Available while supplies last. One kit per child or limit 2 kits per adult picking up for children.
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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. This week's topic: Maps! Join us in the Children’s Programming Room to learn about maps and map-making! After our read-aloud, stick around to see if you can follow a map to find a take-home treasure! Our sessions and… |
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Stop by and pick up a shaving cream marbled egg take-home craft to do before you head out of town for Spring Break! Supplies are limited. Crafts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Families are invited to an Egg Hunt in the library’s Reading Garden. Children will search for eggs filled with small prizes and have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny following the hunt! Please bring your own basket/bag for the egg hunt!Staff registration is required for this program. Please make plans to either… |
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For ages 4-12 years old: In honor of upcoming Earth Day, celebrate the magic and importance of trees with us at this special Tree-mendous program! We’ll talk about why trees matter, and also how they help our planet, provide homes for animals, clean our air, and give us shade and beauty every day. Each family will… |
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For Children Ages 6-12: It’s time to GLOW CRAZY with an electrifying neon paint party! We'll provide all the supplies you need to create a glowing tote bag! Registration is required for each child that will be participating in the craft. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot.
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Graham Temple is a Health Benefit Assister with Audubon Area Community and will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments for a later date. Health Benefit Assisters are trained and certified to help you enroll in Medicaid through benefind.com or enroll in insurance plans at healthcare.gov. Health Benefit Assisters maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, program… |
11 events,
Create your favorite characters and critters out of perler beads! For ages 13-18.
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For children ages 6-12: If you can't make it to the beach this spring break, we'll bring the beach to you. Join us at the library for a fun beach day where kids will mix, mold, and create their very own kinetic sand to take home!
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For children ages 6-12: If you can't make it to the beach this spring break, we'll bring the beach to you. Join us at the library for a fun beach day where kids will mix, mold, and create their very own kinetic sand to take home! |
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For ages 0-5: Spring has sprung! Join us for a special storytime at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden! We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about the 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…
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For ages 4-12: We’ll show you how it’s done, done, done at DCPL with our K-Pop Dance Party Program! Come learn the Soda Pop dance, make a Derpy the Tiger mask, design a glow in the dark concert sign for either Huntrix or the Saja Boys, take a photo at our photo booth, and design…
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For ages 4-12: We’ll show you how it’s done, done, done at DCPL with our K-Pop Dance Party Program! Come learn the Soda Pop dance, make a Derpy the Tiger mask, design a glow in the dark concert sign for either Huntrix or the Saja Boys, take a photo at our photo booth, and design… |
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Design and create your own denim moth wall art in this hands-on workshop. All materials provided—no experience needed. |
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Search the Children's Area for pictures of popular Disney ladies, and take home a mystery prize! |
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Prepare for prom by creating your own one-of-a-kind wrist corsage! For ages 13-18.
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The Owensboro Symphony presents Symphony Storytime!This program introduces children to some of the most recognizable classical music by reading stories from The Story Orchestra Book Series, which brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classical ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from…
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Help us create a big, beautiful puzzle in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Kids can stop in from 3-5 p.m. and decorate a wooden puzzle piece with markers or paint. Then, we will assemble all the pieces into one big collaborative puzzle to display in the library.While Supplies Last. |
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For ages 0-5: Spring has sprung! Join us for a special storytime at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden! We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about the 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…
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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. This week's topic: A Country Spotlight on Korea! Join us in the Children’s Programming Room for a captivating story that takes place in 1800s Korea, featuring some cool facts about modern Korea. After our read-aloud, those who…
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Monthly Board Meeting of the Library Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. TEMPORARY LOCATION CHANGE: The meeting will be held at the Daviess County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Courtroom, 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42303. |
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Travel to the storybook landscapes of Norway for a whimsical evening of culture, cuisine, and a touch of troll magic! We’ll explore Norway’s stunning fjords, fascinating traditions, and folklore—complete with tales of the mischievous trolls said to dwell in forested mountains. Along the way, you’ll sample delicious Norwegian treats and discover what makes this Nordic… |
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Stop by anytime between 12 pm and 2 pm and speak to Olivia Gold about her new book, Firestar, a middle grade fantasy novel. Olivia has published two dark fantasy novels: House of Death and Shadow and War of Shadow and Bone.Olivia has had a deep love of reading and all things books for her… |
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For ages 12 and under: It’s spring cleaning time! We’re clearing out our craft storage and sharing the fun with families. Visit the Children’s Desk to grab a surprise take-home craft kit. Available while supplies last. Limit one per child or two per adult picking up for children. |
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Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm to speak with local author Randi Smith about her debut young adult novel, Ada Holloway's Had Enough, about a teen who decides to fight back against book bans by starting a banned book club at her local library. This book serves to aid readers who want a tool that's… 
Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18. |
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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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For ages 0-5: Spring has sprung! Join us for a special storytime at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden! We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about the 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…
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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. This week's topic: Medieval Times! Join us in the Children’s Programming Room for a read aloud that takes place during Medieval times! Learn a little bit about what life was like, and stick around to create some…
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Earn volunteer hours by decorating giant easter eggs to look like your favorite book characters! For grades 6th-12th. |
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Create a custom tea towel using permanent markers! Experiment with pattern and design to make a unique piece for your home. All materials provided.
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Want to participate in our teen book club? It's easy! Here's how:Be in 6th-12th grade.Stop by the 2nd-floor desk between March 26 - April 23rd to pick up a copy of our April book club pick, The Maze Runner. This book is yours to keep!Read the book.Join us on April 23rd for refreshments and a… |
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Dig deep into our planet as we learn about the different layers of the Earth. Each participant will create an edible Earth using tasty foods to represent each layer. Our sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families with children between the ages of 6-12. Because a grown-up must stay with and help direct students…
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Heads up, trainers! It’s time for our monthly meeting! This month we are learning about Bellsprout and you’ll identify Pokémon in a game of “Who’s That Pokémon!” Don’t forget to bring your… |
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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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For ages 0-5: Spring has sprung! Join us for a special storytime at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden! We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about the 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…
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Earn volunteer hours by creating book pennants to hang in the teen area of the library! For grades 6th-12th. |
8 events,
Bring a hardcover book and turn it into a work of art! Paint the edges of your pages and create a colorful, personalized treasure. No experience needed—just your creativity and a love of books! The library will provide all supplies needed EXCEPT the book. Please bring your own hardcover book that is at least 400 pages… 
When you sign up for the April LibCrate, we will hand-select a young adult book for you based on your preferences. Then, you can come pick up that book along with a few goodies from the library. The best part? The book is yours to keep! Open to teens ages 13-18. Note: You can register for… |
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Stop by the library and pick up a kit with supplies to sculpt a dragon's eye out of clay! For teens ages 13-18. |
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