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!
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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.”… |
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Celebrate Read Across America Day with us! Bring your kids to the library on March 2 and read for at least 10 minutes. Check in with the Children’s Desk staff before you begin reading, then check back in when you’re done to receive a special prize bag—while supplies last!
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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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Paint a pot and plant a lucky clover for St. Patrick's Day! For ages 13-18. |
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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 - Monet, creator of some of the most recognized art in the world. Those who attend will take home supplies to create a Monet replica to frame and hang at home! Our sessions and activities…
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Earn volunteer hours by helping to create a library scavenger hunt for the spring season! For grades 6th-12th. |
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Join fellow readers for a lively discussion of The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout as we dive into its dramatic twists, complex characters, and rich fantasy world. This program offers a welcoming space for fans to share theories, favorite moments, and reactions to the story while celebrating the magic of the series… more: Romantasy Book Club: The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L Armentrout |
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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll turn ordinary egg cartons into adorable little bunnies — complete with floppy ears and plenty of personality. Using paint, paper, and a dash of imagination, you’ll bring your bunny to life from recycled materials. |
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For ages 5-12: Hop on over for a fun-filled day at the garden! We’ll leap into the amazing life cycle of a frog, from tiny egg to tadpole to full-grown hopper, and discover how these amphibians grow and thrive in their watery homes. Then make your own felt frog plush to take home! Afterwards we will… |
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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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Dress for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project. Recommended for ages 2-5.
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Drop in and celebrate MAR10 Day with crafts straight from the Mushroom Kingdom! Kids will create a glowing Boo ghost lantern to light up their room and make a paper Piranha Plant. Recommended for ages 6–12. While supplies last.
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Are you 14-18 years old and looking for a job? Check out our teen job fair! Local businesses, including Holiday World, will be at the library ready to hire. Employers who are interested in having a booth at the job fair can contact Sarah Jacobs at sjacobs@dcplibrary.org. |
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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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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. This week's topic - Jeanne Power, the Marine Biologist who invented the aquarium! After our read-aloud, those who attend will receive supplies to create their own beachy biome! Our sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families… |
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Step into the world of legendary artists and the movements they helped shape in this creative, video-guided art series. Each session of Brushes with History features engaging YouTube content to introduce you to a renowned artist’s life, style, and historical impact. Then, channel their technique as you follow a painting tutorial to create your own… 
Come join us in Jack Wells Activity Center at KWC to meet Civil Rights leader and youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins on his return to Owensboro.The KWC NAACP is the sponsor of this event. |
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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 were passengers on the Titanic?? You decide where the story… |
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In Laughing Through the Chaos, author Dora Hayden invites readers into a world where humor and heart collide in the most unexpected ways. Through a collection of deeply personal, laugh-out-loud stories, Dora reminds us that even in life's wildest messes, there's always a reason to smile and often to laugh until you cry. From lawnmowers… |
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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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Search the Children's Area for pictures of characters from the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, and take home a mystery prize!
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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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Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18. |
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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. We'll meet in the Children’s Programming Room for a journey through a trail of fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) challenges! Students will work together in groups to rotate through a variety of STEAM stations. How…
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Earn volunteer hours by helping the teen librarian clean and sort programming supplies! For grades 6th-12th.
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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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In this creative workshop, you’ll design and paint your very own custom book cover — bold, whimsical, aesthetic, or totally one-of-a-kind. You will be able to store things in your completed book, creating the perfect spot to tuck away small treasures, keepsakes, or mementos. |
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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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Celebrate your favorite anime & manga characters with a night of anime-themed bingo! Each round will give you a chance to win awesome anime merch. For teens 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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Join other homeschooling friends to learn together! Topics range each week from Science, History, Art, Music, Geography, and Culture. Meet us in the Children’s Programming Room to learn about Edward Binney, the inventor of the Crayola Crayon! After our read-aloud, stick around for some out-of-the-box crayon creations! Our sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families… |
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For ages 8-12: Join us for a discussion of the classic children's book, The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John Erickson. 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 February meeting. *A library card is required to… more: Children’s Book Club: The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog |
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Happy Springtime, trainers, it’s time for our monthly meeting! Our Pokemon of the month is Machop and our activity will be a seek and find. As always bring your cards for trading and battling. If you need a lesson on the Pokemon card game, have a seat with the professor for a lesson! For ages… |
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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! |
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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…
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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… |
