The Boyle County Public Library offers free activities, special events, and online resources for the community. Programs include crafting, interactive games, STEM activities, and weekly storytimes. Here is a closer look at some of the upcoming events at the library:

Library Trick-or-Treat

On Saturday, October 29 from 1:00-4:00 PM, families with toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to come dressed in costume to trick-or-treat for candy throughout the whole library! Start at the Children’s Department to pick up a free library bag, while supplies last. Trick-or-treating will be held inside the library. (All youth/families)

Morning Storytime & Afternoon Storytime

Join us for storytime at the library! Each week we will read stories and have a themed sensory activity for young children to enjoy. Beginning in November, the library will also offer an afternoon storytime that will feature the same theme and activity as the morning storytime sessions. Storytime will be held Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM and Thursday afternoons at 12:30 PM in the youth department. Toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to attend with their caregivers. (Ages 2-5)

Crafternoon

On Tuesday afternoons at 3:15 PM, kids and tweens can explore their creative side at the library. All skills levels and imaginations are welcome to participate in new craft activities each week. The goal is to have fun creating something uniquely yours! Meet our new Children’s Services Librarian, Kim Hacker, when you attend. This event ill be held in the youth department. (Ages 5-12)

Kids Makerspace Engineering

On Wednesday afternoons at 3:15 PM, kids are invited to put their engineering skills to the test. There will be time for free build, followed by weekly challenges to earn a sweet reward. We’ll be using LEGOs, Keva planks, K’nex, and marble runs. Meet our new Children’s Services Librarian, Kim Hacker, when you attend. This event will be held in the youth department. (Ages 5-8)

Tween Makerspace Engineering

Tweens are invited to put their engineering skills to the test on Thursday afternoons at 3:15 PM. There will be time for free build, followed by weekly challenges to earn a sweet reward. We’ll be using LEGOs, Keva planks, K’nex, and marble runs. Meet our new Children’s Services Librarian, Kim Hacker, when you attend. This event will be held in the youth department. (Ages 9-12)

Kentucky Chautauqua: William Wells Brown

The library will host the Kentucky Chautauqua presentation of “William Wells Brown – How I Got My Name,” portrayed by Virgil Covington, Jr. on Thursday, November 3 at 6:00 PM. William Wells Brown was the first published African American novelist and playwright. Born circa 1814 to an enslaved mother in central Kentucky, Brown experienced the dissolution and sale of his own family and witnessed the harsh and brutal separation of other families in the institution of slavery. After years of failed attempts, he finally escaped slavery to a life of freedom in 1834. He went on to become a public advocate of the abolitionist and temperance movements. His memoir, “Narrative of William Wells Brown, a Fugitive Slave, written by Himself,” had a direct influence on the abolitionist movement. This event is an exclusive presentation of Kentucky Humanities. This performance will be held in the Community Room. (All ages)

Game On

Teens are invited to play Nintendo Switch and board games at the library on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 PM on the 5 th Level. Meet our new Young Adult Services Librarian, Rachael Boyd, while you are there! (Ages 13-18)

Information about library resources and all upcoming events can be found online at BoylePubLib.org. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chat with library staff using the live chat service on the library’s website or by texting (859)-545-8398.

The Boyle County Public Library serves the city of Danville and the surrounding communities, and is actively committed to enriching the lives of its patrons. The library is located at 307 W. Broadway in Danville.