We have plenty happening at the Library during this year’s Dogwood Festival!
- The Friends of the Dansville Public Library annual book sale runs Monday through Saturday during regular Library hours. Stop in to browse the books, and then check out all the new options to borrow from our collection. Proceeds from the book sale help fund programming and more at the Library.
- Our coloring contest for ages 4yo-18yo runs Monday through Friday (5p). Coloring sheets can be picked up from the Library or any DCS front office. They may be returned to either DPL or Ms. Friday at DHS.
- Tuesday is super busy with CCE providing AARP’s CarFit program in the AM, Rube Goldberg machines during STEAM session in the afternoon, and a history scavenger hunt provided by the DAR for storytime in the evening. Our annual budget vote and trustee election runs from 12p-8p inside the Library.
- Wednesday has our regular weekly Adults’ Afternoon Cards and Magic: The Multiverse meetup.
- On Saturday, you can catch us outside the library as well as inside: we’ll be at the Church Park Lawn Fete and in the Dogwood Parade.
April is a season of renewal, as signs of spring begin to appear and new things start to bloom. It’s a time of fresh beginnings, and at the Library, we’re embracing that spirit with a full calendar of programs and activities for all ages.
April 8 10a-1p
We are deeply grateful for our ongoing partnerships with Dansville Central Schools. Whether we’re visiting classrooms and lunch periods, participating in school events, or collaborating on projects here at the library, this relationship is part of our foundation within the community.
In response to an increased demand for study space, we’ve reconfigured some areas to better meet the quiet study needs of our patrons. We moved the study corrals to the front of the nonfiction section, in the area recently dedicated to retired director Terry Dearing.
When newspapers and periodicals were relocated last year, we also planned to add a new seating area for patrons to read and browse. This has now been accomplished, creating a seating area that is both comfortable and spacious for patrons to enjoy.
Our Local History Room has seen a recent revitalization. Library Clerk Amanda organized the collection, we eliminated outdated equipment, and Maintenance Technician Chuck relocated the former research counter to the mezzanine, where it mirrors the popular seating in the YA area.
Another significant project involved moving cabinets from the upstairs Conklin Board Room to join other historical materials in the Local History Room. As you can see from the number of helpers it took to move these cabinets, this was no small task.
Moving these cabinets has also created an opportunity to improve public awareness of and access to some of the library’s unique archival materials, including original editions of newspapers from Dansville’s history.
At the Library, we’re proud of the wide range of programs, events, and services we offer for all ages. But the library doesn’t exist in a vacuum—our programs and services can only make a difference if people know about them.
This spring we’re seeing several projects come to fruition in the children’s area. Our seasonal toy rotation currently features a dramatic play diner, the LEGO table, and a solar system activity station. New to our STEM/Kit collection is a Super Smile Dentist Kit, perfect for teaching littles about brushing habits or acclimating them to visiting the dentist. Stop in today to check out what’s new to borrow and to enjoy our evolving physical space!
Have you already signed up for this year’s Summer Reading program, or are you interested in signing up, but you’re not sure what to expect? Learn more here, or stop by to talk to Library staff!
