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Read A Galaxy of Stories with us this summer! The reading program runs May 27 to July 31 and is open to all ages. Every hour of reading or library program attended (up to 4) will enter participants into a final prize drawing for their age category (ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, or 19+).… 
This summer, we're giving away special library trading cards designed by Owensboro's talented teen artists! A different limited-edition trading card will be released each week. Stop by the second-floor desk this summer to collect all nine! |
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Children can pick up a take-home kit to celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day (June 5th) and create their own hot air balloon!Available while supplies last—limit one per child (or two per adult picking up for children). 
Our readers are out of this world! Celebrate Summer Reading by decorating a spaceship or UFO to be added to our galaxy display in the Children’s Area.
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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… |
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A lakeside vacation has turned into a nightmare of murder and mayhem! Can you crack the case and bring the murderer to justice? 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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Get ready for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and a “hole lot of family fun”! Local company Holes2Go is transforming our reading garden into a miniature golf course.Adult supervision is required. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate and assist children as they move through the course. Registration is not required; however, participation will… |
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Join Daviess County Public Library every Friday now through July 31st as we take storytime on the road! This week, we will be traveling to Reid's Orchard located at 4818 KY-144, Owensboro, KY 42303Every Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, meet us at a new destination where DCPL staff will share an engaging storytime.…
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For Ages 4-12: Create a heartfelt gift just in time for Father’s Day! Kids are invited to personalize two fun and functional presents for the father figure in their life. First, design your own Shrinky Dink keychain—customize it with a fun message, symbol, or drawing that shrinks down to a pocket-sized keepsake. Then, decorate a… |
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Vinyl lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6! Ten regional record vendors are coming together for a record show at the Daviess County Public Library. Come dig and be part of our local vinyl community. Note: Some vendors are cash only.
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Summer 1936: Rainey Bethea, a young Black man, is tried for the rape and murder of an elderly white woman. The all-white, all-male jury takes just four and a half minutes to find him guilty. Bethea is hanged near the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky, with more than twenty thousand people in… more: “American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture ” Author Visit |
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For families with kids between the ages of 6 -12: Can You Survive the Titanic? Join us to learn about survival at sea and the tragic sinking of the Titanic. Then, use what we learn to navigate our way through a Choose Your Own Adventure story and find out – would we survive if we… |
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Sample exotic and delicious fruits from around the globe! For ages 13-18.
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Dress for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project. Recommended for ages 2-5. |
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For ages 3-12: Ignite your child’s curiosity and explore the solar system with us at DCPL! You are invited to register and join us for a special program where we will use balloons as stamps to create spectacular planets in a unique solar system for an amazingly stellar experience.- Registration is required for this program,…
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For ages 3-12: Ignite your child’s curiosity and explore the solar system with us at DCPL! You are invited to register and join us for a special program where we will use balloons as stamps to create spectacular planets in a unique solar system for an amazingly stellar experience.- Registration is required for this program,… |
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Design and carve your own custom rubber stamps in this easy, hands-on workshop. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity and get a little inky! |
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Parents and caregivers of toddlers (12-36 months) are encouraged to spend quality time together while we learn, play, and meet new friends. Our playgroup will provide opportunities for toddlers to interact with peers, practice social skills, strengthening language & communication development, as well as improve fine & gross motor ability. Parents and caregivers will supervise…
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Join the Daviess County Public Library every Friday now through July 31st as we take storytime on the road! This week, we will be traveling to Panther Creek Park, 5160… |
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Reviewing the life of Stephen Collins Foster and the song “My Old Kentucky Home.” |
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In lieu of our monthly scavenger hunt, search the Children's Area's I SPY banner for hidden objects, and take home a mystery prize! |
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Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18.
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A representative from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will offer one-on-one consultations with individuals and families who have questions about the FAFSA, college scholarships, or financial aid. |
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Join us for an evening celebrating the local portrait series dedicated to amplifying voices and honoring what home truly means in Owensboro.
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Don’t let a sea witch steal your voice before this party because you’ll need it! Come join us for a karaoke party where you will get to sing along to some of your favorite Disney songs! We’ll also have some fun crafts for you to make, a meet and greet with the Ice Queen and…
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Monthly Board Meeting of the Library Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.The meeting will be held in the Second Floor Programming Room. |
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Use melted, colored tea lights to paint a masterpiece onto a white pillar candle. All supplies provided.
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Gear up for action-packed discussions in our Tactical Fiction Book Club, where high-stakes missions, military strategy, and edge-of-your-seat suspense take center stage. Inspired by authors like Jack Carr, this club dives into gripping novels filled with elite operatives, covert operations, and global intrigue.Each month, we’ll explore a new title, break down the tactics and realism… |
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For ages 6-12: What might life look like on another planet? Kids are invited to enter our “alien lab” and design their own mysterious lifeform. Decorate a bendable alien and create a creature that might be hiding somewhere in the galaxy.Registration required. |
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Get starstruck at our zodiac party! Enjoy zodiac-themed snacks and crafts, and read between the signs with a personalized book horoscope! For ages 13-18.
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A representative from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will offer one-on-one consultations with individuals and families who have questions about the FAFSA, college scholarships, or financial aid. |
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For ages 5-12: 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.Registration is required.Special Note: Food is not permitted in the Children's Area of the library. Participants may enjoy their edible creation during the program,…
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For ages 5-12: 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.Registration is required.Special Note: Food is not permitted in the Children's Area of the library. Participants may enjoy their edible creation during the program,…
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For ages 5-12: 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.Registration is required.Special Note: Food is not permitted in the Children's Area of the library. Participants may enjoy their edible creation during the program,… |
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Check Out a New Genre is a fun, adventurous book club for readers who love to explore beyond their usual favorites. Each month, we dive into a completely different genre—from mystery and sci-fi to romance, historical fiction, and more—giving you the chance to discover new stories, authors, and perspectives. Come share your thoughts, hear what… |
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Make an out-of-this-world galaxy painting on a wooden star. All supplies provided.
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Join Daviess County Public Library every Friday now through July 31st as we take storytime on the road! This week, we will be traveling to Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY. 42303.Every Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, meet us at a new destination where DCPL staff will share an…
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For ages 6-12: Attention, trainers! It is once again time for our annual Pokémon Trivia League! If you want to participate in the Trivia League, you’ll be given a 20-question quiz and if you answer the most questions correctly, you’ll win a set of Pokémon cards! Runners-up in 2nd and 3rd place will also win… |
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Recommended for ages 6–12: Create your own glowing galaxy! Kids will paint a white paper lantern using vibrant colors and splatter techniques to make a mini galaxy to take home.While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. |
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Enjoy crafts, food, and a Stranger Things escape room! For ages 13-18. 
When you sign up for the June 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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Children ages 3-5: please join us for a special Storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and create a pinwheel! |
11 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! 
Cool off this summer with an ice cream wind chime! For teens ages 13-18. 
Stop by the library to grab a kit that has all the supplies for you to make a tealight planet. Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside. 
Celebrate the birthday of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart by creating your own clothespin airplane! Take-home craft kits will be available at the Children’s Area Desk throughout July.While supplies last. One kit per child or limit 2 kits per adult picking up for children.
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For children ages 4-12 years old: Come adopt your very own mini pet alien in a jar! Create a colorful home planet backdrop inside the jar so your alien has a world all its own. Design an official passport with fun facts about your new extraterrestrial friend. Then discover your own alien name and craft…
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For children ages 4-12 years old: Come adopt your very own mini pet alien in a jar! Create a colorful home planet backdrop inside the jar so your alien has a world all its own. Design an official passport with fun facts about your new extraterrestrial friend. Then discover your own alien name and craft…
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For children ages 4-12 years old: Come adopt your very own mini pet alien in a jar! Create a colorful home planet backdrop inside the jar so your alien has a world all its own. Design an official passport with fun facts about your new extraterrestrial friend. Then discover your own alien name and craft… |
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