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A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Dress for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Celebrate the release of Sunrise on the Reaping with a Hunger Games party! For ages 13-18.
Join us for 12 Wednesdays this fall as we celebrate America 250 all semester long! We’ll journey across America and back through time with books, one-of-a-kind experiences and activities to transport us to our American past! This week – Veterans Day– Do you have a veteran in your life you'd like to honor on Veterans Day? Invite them to join us and be recognized. We'll learn about the first Veterans Day and other traditions that honor veterans, including a craft to display at home! *Homeschool Adventures sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families with children between the ages of 6-12. A grown-up must stay with and help direct students during all parts of the program, so younger and older siblings are welcome to join in on the adventure. No registration required. Supplies are limited. Homeschool Adventures is not a drop-off program.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Parents and caregivers of baby/toddlers (0-36 months) are encouraged to spend quality time together while we learn, play, and meet new friends. Our playgroup will provide opportunities for baby/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 and socialize alongside their little ones while building community and family support.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-friendly STEM night! Participants will discover the science behind two classic kitchen ingredients by making Bread in a Bag and Butter in a Jar. Along the way, families will learn how yeast helps bread rise and how cream transforms into butter through simple chemistry. Best of all, you'll take their creations home to enjoy at your Thanksgiving celebrations! Registration is required. Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.
Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18.
Join us for 12 Wednesdays this fall as we celebrate America 250 all semester long! We’ll journey across America and back through time with books, one-of-a-kind experiences and activities to transport us to our American past! This week – Ellis Island Experience - What was it like for immigrants to leave their homes and move to a strange country? Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience as students take on the identity of a child arriving at Ellis Island and undergo the intake process that comes with the hope of opportunity in a new land. *Homeschool Adventures sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families with children between the ages of 6-12. A grown-up must stay with and help direct students during all parts of the program, so younger and older siblings are welcome to join in on the adventure. No registration required. Supplies are limited. Homeschool Adventures is not a drop-off program.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Homeschool STEAM celebrates America 250 all semester! Join us to learn about world-changing American astronaut, Neil Armstrong! Try your hand at crafting your own lunar landing device with materials we provide. Would an "egg-stranaut" survive a lunar landing in your creation? Put it to the test! Our sessions and activities are suited most toward homeschooling families with children between the ages of 6-12. Because a grown-up must stay with and help direct students during all parts of the program, younger and older siblings are welcome to join in on the adventure. Participation is limited to 13 families or groups. Registration is required.
Welcome back to our monthly meeting, trainers! This month is all about the magnet Pokémon: Magnemite! We’re making Pokémon door hangers for our monthly craft, and as always, bring your cards for trading and battling. Your Pokémon Professor will be on hand to teach you how to play the TCG. For ages 6-12.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Join us for snacks, crafts, and an evening of fun on the library's Minecraft server! For ages 13-18.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
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!
For the month of December only, all ages are invited to register for our Winter Reading Program. Every hour of reading or DCPL program attended will enter participants into a final prize drawing, and each week we will be selecting participating children to win awesome prizes. We have registration prizes for children just for signing up (while supplies last). Every child who reads 15 hours will receive an additional prize book to keep! The reading program runs until December 31. Sign up at https://dcplibrary.beanstack.org/ or download the Beanstack Tracker app on your mobile device.
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 their musical scores. Each Symphony Storytime includes reading a storybook with musical interludes from famous orchestral works and a music education component where students will learn about the composer, the music heard, and can ask questions and interact with the Owensboro Symphony’s education team.
Treat yourself to an evening of luxury as you make handmade bath bombs, lip balms, and essential oil rollers. (They also make great holiday gifts!) For ages 13-18.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Dress for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project. Recommended for ages 2-5.
It’s the most wonderfully weird time of the year! Join us for a party where cozy meets creepy - perfect for anyone who wants a bit of horror with the holidays. Costumes are encouraged! For ages 13-18.
Drop by the 2nd Floor Programming Area any time between 1pm and 3pm for a fun and relaxed Christmas hang-out with friends! Enjoy jolly Christmas tunes and hot cocoa while you decorate a stocking that you can keep or gift to someone special. Keep the festive spirit going by creating decorations for the library! No registration required. Our activities are suited most toward homeschooling families with children between the ages of 6-12. Because a grown-up must stay with and help direct students during all parts of the program, younger and older siblings are welcome to join in on the adventure. No registration required. Supplies are limited.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Parents and caregivers of baby/toddlers (0-36 months) are encouraged to spend quality time together while we learn, play, and meet new friends. Our playgroup will provide opportunities for baby/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 and socialize alongside their little ones while building community and family support.
Mrs. Claus is coming to town! Celebrate the warmth of the season with Mrs. Claus as she hosts a special Storytime for families. Children will enjoy a holiday craft to bring festive cheer to all.
Celebrate the holidays by searching the Children's Area for different characters from family holiday movies, and take home a mystery prize!
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Hang out with fellow anime fans while enjoying crafts, authentic Japanese snacks, and anime episodes! For ages 13-18.
Santa is making a special trip to the library! Join us in the Children's Area anytime from 3-5 PM to meet Santa Claus! Kids can use our letter writing station to craft their letters for Santa to take home. Don't miss this festive and fun holiday event!
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Children ages 3-5: please join us as we prepare a party kit that's sure to ring in the New Year with style!
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
A programme at Daviess County Public Library.
Owensboro is Kentucky's fourth city, on the Ohio River, the home of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and of the state's barbecue tradition. Smothers Park's riverfront playground and the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden are the family fixtures. Daviess County Public Library is on Frederica Street.
Holiday events for kids in Owensboro, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
8 children’s events are on in Owensboro in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Daviess County Public Library (1 branches, 67 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
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Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Owensboro’s own time zone.
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