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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! 
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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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. |
5 events,
Enjoy crafts, food, and a Stranger Things escape room! For ages 13-18.
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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! |
8 events,
Cool off this summer with an ice cream wind chime! For teens ages 13-18.
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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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Enjoy some delicious cake pops while celebrating all things K-Pop! For ages 13-18. |
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For ages 4-12: A camping we will go...to shine some lights in the forest! Join us for a special camping themed storytime, sing some campfire songs, and create your own flashlight projector to shine in the darkness! Your drawings will light up our walls, and you’ll take home a free mini flashlight for your projectors.…
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For ages 4-12: A camping we will go...to shine some lights in the forest! Join us for a special camping themed storytime, sing some campfire songs, and create your own flashlight projector to shine in the darkness! Your drawings will light up our walls, and you’ll take home a free mini flashlight for your projectors.…
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For ages 4-12: A camping we will go...to shine some lights in the forest! Join us for a special camping themed storytime, sing some campfire songs, and create your own flashlight projector to shine in the darkness! Your drawings will light up our walls, and you’ll take home a free mini flashlight for your projectors.… |
8 events,
Paint and personalize your own working clock! All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and leave with a one-of-a-kind timepiece.
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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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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 Cecil Farms, 8753 Mulligan Rd. Owensboro, KY. 42301Every 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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Deborah L Collins was born and resides in Owensboro, Kentucky. She has retired from over 25 years of banking and accounts receivable, currently working part time. She enjoys spending time sewing, reading, writing poetry and listening to Christian music. She loves spending time worshiping her Lord and Savior. The loves of her life are her… |
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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! 
For families with children between the ages of 6-12: There is life in outer space! Well, not exactly, but there's a reaction happening at DCPL! Learn a little chemistry at DCPL's Family STEM and grow your own magic foam alien. We’ll look at the science behind chemical bonds to see how these awesome aliens grow!We… |
7 events,
Experiment with tattoo markers, face & body crayons, and henna art! 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 all ages: Drop in to celebrate the return of Toy Story! Kids can make a Forky craft, customize their own potato head, and say hello to special Toy Story…
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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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Monthly Board Meeting of the Library Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. |
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This program will begin promptly at 6 pm. No new participants will be allowed to join past 6:10 pm. Spectators are not permitted at this program.Find a teammate and compete in the library's space-themed jigsaw puzzle competition!Teams can be made up of no more or less than two people. Every team participating will receive the…
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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. This club dives into gripping novels filled with elite operatives, covert operations, and global intrigue.This month, we'll be handing out copies of 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History by Charles Bracelen Flood.… |
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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 Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, 2731 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301Every Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, meet us at a new destination where DCPL staff will share… |
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Recommended for ages 6–12: Stop by the Children’s Area to create your own glowing planet! Decorate a ping pong ball with colorful paint to create a swirling planet design. Once… |
6 events,
Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18. |
8 events,
The Spice is Right is a flavorful, hands-on program that invites participants to explore the wide world of spices! Discover how spices can transform everyday dishes, learn tips for enhancing flavor in your cooking, and sample a variety of aromatic blends. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just getting started in the kitchen, this…
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For ages 4-12: You are invited to join us for an out-of-this-world Alien Bath Bomb adventure! We will learn the skill of how to make a bath bomb! What makes…
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For ages 4-12: You are invited to join us for an out-of-this-world Alien Bath Bomb adventure! We will learn the skill of how to make a bath bomb! What makes…
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For ages 4-12: You are invited to join us for an out-of-this-world Alien Bath Bomb adventure! We will learn the skill of how to make a bath bomb! What makes this extra-terrestrially special? We will hide a miniature alien inside the creation and give you a goody bag of self-care items to enjoy at home!-… |
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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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For ages 8-12: Join us for a discussion of the children's book, The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer. 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 Children's Desk beginning June 1.*A library card is required to attend this… |
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Design and decorate your own glow-in-the-dark tote bag! All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind bag that shines after dark.
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For ages 6-12: Summer is in full swing, trainers and it’s time for our monthly meeting! This month we will learn all about Geodude and make a layered paper craft. As always bring your cards for trading and battling with your friends. If you want to learn to play the card game, sit down with… |
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For children ages 7-12: Can you identify tasty treats the way astronauts do in space? In this taste test challenge, kids will sample a variety of freeze-dried snacks and try to guess what the original food was before it was freeze-dried. The person with the most correct answers will receive a special astronaut-style treat.Registration is… |
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Recommended for ages 6-12 and their families: Join Mr. Bond and the Science Guys in an interactive adventure as we travel from outer space inward, to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and…
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Recommended for ages 6-12 and their families: Join Mr. Bond and the Science Guys in an interactive adventure as we travel from outer space inward, to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and… |
5 events,
Celebrate the end of summer with a s'mores photo holder! For teens ages 13-18. 
Celebrate summer fun with a no-mess, no-fire s’mores craft! Use cotton balls, cardboard, and construction paper to make a smiling s’more on a stick!Available while supplies last—limit one per child (or two per adult picking up for children). 
Stop by the library to grab a kit that has all the supplies for you to make a beaded clay snail. Kits can be picked up at the second floor Information Desk or through curbside. 
Stop by the library to grab a rubber duck. You will then take your rubber duck on a journey through space by decorating it with whatever supplies you have. Return your duck to the 2nd floor of the library by June 30 to be entered into a contest of best space duck! The staff favorite…
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Hop on over to the Botanical Gardens for DCPL’s First Saturday to learn all about Grasshoppers. We’ll have a special storytime, go on a hunt for our six legged-friends, and make our own hopping Clothespin Grasshoppers. Take on our hopping challenge to see how far your new critter can jump. For ages 3-12.Parents must stay… |
