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SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Baby Storytime

Join us at the library for our brand new Baby Storytime this fall! Each week at Baby Storytime, Ms. Rachael will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for babies from birth to 16 months and their parents or guardians to enjoy! Baby Storytime will be held in the Community Room with the books & theme changing each week.

Flash-Fiction Horror Writing Workshop

In this four-part workshop, writers can learn to write a fiction short story centered on the genre of horror and suspense under the guidance of local author Paul Stansbury. These stories will be even shorter than normal; made to be presented in 10 minutes or less, and will be shared with the community. The first session will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Remaining sessions will be held on October 5, 12, and 17. Stories will be shared at the library’s fall bonfire on October 21. This workshop will be held in the Conference Room (Ages 18+)

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Author Visit with Juliana Gaddis

From debut talent Juliana Gaddis and New York Times bestselling illustrator John Joseph comes the story of two families with identical minivans (save for one tiny bumper sticker) who unknowingly switch vehicles for the day when their respective toddlers swap key fobs at the grocery store. With sparse text and bright, cinematic art, Minivan Mix-Up weaves a silly (and relatable) story about two different families celebrating their commonality and ultimately finding friendship. Join us at the library on Wednesday, October 4 at 11:00 AM for a reading by the author, followed by a book signing provided by Plaid Elephant Books. This event will be held in the Youth Department. (Families and Kids)

Afternoon Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023.

2023 Boyle County Comprehensive Plan Meetings

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Morning Pointe Pet Parade

Bourbon Chase Race

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Lunch and Learn

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Adult D&D

Come play the greatest role-playing game ever made. Invent your character and guide them through fantastic adventures limited only by your imagination and the bounds of the story. Event occurs on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month in two time slots each day. Time slot 1 is 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Time slot 2 is 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Registrants may select which time works best for them. More times may be added as they can be accommodated. Sessions are run in-person at the Boyle County Public Library. No experience with D&D or other tabletop games is required to participate. Register here: https://forms.gle/4ZfN41dDJVPgD4r79 or at the front desk at the Library. (Ages 18+)

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Baby Storytime

Join us at the library for our brand new Baby Storytime this fall! Each week at Baby Storytime, Ms. Rachael will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for babies from birth to 16 months and their parents or guardians to enjoy! Baby Storytime will be held in the Community Room with the books & theme changing each week.

NEVERMORE - Edgar Allen Poe Dramatic Reading

Come experience the thrills and chills of the Granddaddy of American Gothic Horror on Tuesday, October 10 at the Boyle County Public Library. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes as Center Stage Theatrics presents NEVERMORE, the spine-tingling, selected dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe. We look forward to seeing everyone (ages 16 and up) as we kick off this Halloween season in the best way possible. Refreshments will be served from 6:30-7:00 with the performance beginning at 7:00 PM.

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Afternoon Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023.

SPARK! Innovation Expo

As part of the SPARK Places of Innovation exhibit, the Library is hosting an Innovation Expo. Students in grades K-12 are invited to either present an innovation or come up with an innovation of their own. Grades K-5: Work on your own to present an innovation. Innovation can be anything. Think outside the box. Grades 6-12: Work on your own or with a team to come up with an innovation. Can be as realistic or fantastical as you would like. You’ll present your work using tri-fold project display board at this Science Fair styled expo. More information is available in the event listing on the Library’s website. (Grades K-12)

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibit

Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will be bringing the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit to Kentucky! This exhibit explores innovation and invention in rural communities and features diverse stories gathered from across the nation. Panels featuring photographs, interactive stations, games and videos will bring a multi-layered experience to reveal the leaders, successes, and innovation in each town. Throughout the run of the SPARK exhibit, adults and youth can visit our Innovation Stations. These creative spaces will provide visitors with opportunities to explore their own inventiveness through a variety of hands-on activities. School field trips tot he exhibit are available on Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning September 13th.Transportation grants are available! More information is available on the Library website.

Fall Festival

Bouncy Houses, Face Painting, 5K, Trail or Treat

Baby Storytime

Join us at the library for our brand new Baby Storytime this fall! Each week at Baby Storytime, Ms. Rachael will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for babies from birth to 16 months and their parents or guardians to enjoy! Baby Storytime will be held in the Community Room with the books & theme changing each week.

Frank X Walker Visual Art Reception

In partnership with Danville Schools, the Boyle County Public Library will host an opening reception for the Frank X Walker Visual Art Exhibit, taking place in conjunction with the Frank X Walker Creative Arts Festival. The exhibit will feature numerous multi-dimensional pieces by Frank X Walker. The exhibit will be on display at the library October 17-October 28. All are invited to attend the opening reception. Light refreshments will be served.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Afternoon Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023.

Third Thursdays in Downtown Danville

With great restaurants, beautiful parks and green spaces, a thriving arts center, and vibrant businesses, Downtown Danville is the place to be - especially on the Third Thursday of each month! Every Third Thursday, your downtown retailers and restaurants will stay open until 8pm (or later) with special promotions and events happening in the businesses downtown. Make it a night out with friends and/or family and enjoy all that Danville has to offer.

Boyle County Extension Office Trunk or Treat

Join us for Trunk or Treat at the Boyle County Extension Office located at 99 Corporate Drive Danville, KY 40422. There will be free candy, pumpkin decorating, face painting, yard games, pet costume contest, and more! There will also be food trucks available to purchase food from. This is a family event open to all ages and people!

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

10th Annual Pints for Pets

Monster Bash

Bring the whole family to this super special, spooky event! Celebrate all things bone-rattling, spine-tingling, and spooky-ooky! Starting at 4:30 PM and going until 7:30 PM, we’ll have zombie face painting, spooky crafts, monster mashing in the parking lot with instruction by Out There Creative Arts & Dance, and a spooky movie suitable for all! We’ll also have a special activity just for tweens and teens!

LIGHTWIRE Theatre

We begin with Aesop's classic fable of The Tortoise and the Hare but continue the story which finds them 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern day distractions. Smart phones & video games create a new landscape of loss connections to life experiences. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior & Lil' Hare in a while new kind of race; where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their difference to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to make it to the finish line? With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this tale into a new brilliant light. The group combines theatre and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness and are internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry.

Chess Club

A dedicated time and place for a friendly game of intellect and strategy. Our collection of boards will be set up and ready for you in the library's Reading Room. (All ages and skill levels welcome.)

Adult D&D

Come play the greatest role-playing game ever made. Invent your character and guide them through fantastic adventures limited only by your imagination and the bounds of the story. Event occurs on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month in two time slots each day. Time slot 1 is 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Time slot 2 is 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Registrants may select which time works best for them. More times may be added as they can be accommodated. Sessions are run in-person at the Boyle County Public Library. No experience with D&D or other tabletop games is required to participate. Register here: https://forms.gle/4ZfN41dDJVPgD4r79 or at the front desk at the Library. (Ages 18+)

Baby Storytime

Join us at the library for our brand new Baby Storytime this fall! Each week at Baby Storytime, Ms. Rachael will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for babies from birth to 16 months and their parents or guardians to enjoy! Baby Storytime will be held in the Community Room with the books & theme changing each week.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Afternoon Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023.

Beekeeping: Seasonal Management

Coco in Concert on Tour

Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Latin ensemble, Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. Produced by AMP Worldwide LLC

Healing Through Poetry: A Night of Spoken Word featuring Kenny Fresh

Boyle County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) Meeting

Monthly meeting of Boyle ASAP, a community coalition which addresses tobacco, alcohol, and drug use and addiction in Boyle County. Public is invited, and new members are welcome.

Morning Storytime

Join us at the library for storytime this fall! Each week at Storytime we will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Storytime will be held in the Youth Department with the books & theme changing each week. Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers are on Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30 AM and Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 PM from September-December 2023. (Note: the Library will be closed on September 8 and November 24.)

Library Trick-or-Treat

Families with toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens, come dressed in your best 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 inside the library will be held from 1:00-4:00 PM.

BCPL After Dark: 859 Paranormal-Library Ghost Hunt

Local paranormal investigation team, 859 Paranormal, visits this October to investigate the Boyle County Public Library for paranormal activity in this after dark special. Our doors open to the public at 9PM. Prior to the investigation, patrons will tour the library while the paranormal team will discuss their process, their history, and their equipment, maybe even some prior paranormal experiences. Once the event ends at 11 pm, the crew will spend the night in the library, searching for paranormal activity, then share their findings at the library on November 2nd at 6PM.

Baby Storytime

Join us at the library for our brand new Baby Storytime this fall! Each week at Baby Storytime, Ms. Rachael will read themed stories and have a sensory activity for babies from birth to 16 months and their parents or guardians to enjoy! Baby Storytime will be held in the Community Room with the books & theme changing each week.

City Commission Meeting

City Commission Meeting