Whether you’re welcoming the new year with open arms or a wary side-eye, we hope you’ll welcome it with us! The date may have changed, but we’re still warm, resourceful, and occasionally surprising.

When you come by the library this month, be sure to welcome our new library clerk, Shelby!

Holiday Hours
January 1 – closed all day
January 19 – closed all day

You can learn more about each of our events by visiting bit.ly/DansvilleLibraryCalendar.

 

Calling all artists! Dansville Public Library has organized a (nearly) all-ages coloring contest in honor of the balloons! 

Coloring aficionados ages 4yo to 100yo+ are welcome to compete for top talent in our 6 age categories (4yo-6yo, 7yo-9yo, 10yo-12yo, 13yo-25yo, 26yo-49yo, 50yo+). The winner in each category will receive a gift certificate to a local business. Winners will be selected by local art experts and announced during Rally weekend.

• Artists can pick up a coloring sheet in person at the Library, or download it here.
• All entries must be returned to the Library by 1p on August 16 to be considered.
• All entries will be displayed in the Library windows from August 16 through Rally wknd.

     

**All positions have been filled as of 8/14/2025**

The Dansville Public Library is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual for the position of part-time Library Page. This position is scheduled for 9–14 hours per week, with regular shifts on:

• • • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Alternating Saturdays, 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Alternating Fridays, as available

Applicants should enjoy working with people of all ages and possess strong communication and computer skills. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

The anticipated start date is August 5, 2025.

For full position description, please see the Library Page Job Description.

TO APPLY

Complete a Employment Application, available at the Dansville Public Library main desk or online. Submit completed application by:

Mail or In Person:

Margo Prak, Library Director
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437

Email:

dansvillelibrarydirector@owwl.org

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 20, 2025.

 

 

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!

Registration/Sign-ups
Anyone can register online or in person until June 21. Our Summer Reading is all-ages, and we encourage parents and grandparents to participate with their littles! If you’re an adult flying solo, that’s okay too! Seriously– everyone is welcome to join us in some Summer Reading fun.

When to attend
We welcome everyone to join us on June 21 from 10a-12p to launch this year’s Summer Reading. In addition to picking up their program materials (tracker and swag), there will be program-themed activities to enjoy (& beat the heat!). If you can’t make it, however, you can pick up your materials from Library staff anytime after June 21.

After the launch, it’s up to you when you want to participate in on-site activities. The program is designed so that you can do it all at your pace and on your time if you’d like, or you can take advantage of the many events we have planned throughout the summer. For example, we’ll have weekly multi-activity storytime sessions on most Tuesdays (10a-10:30a for Tiny Tots, 10:30a-11:15a for Toddlers, & 11:30a-12:15p for Youth), but we’ll also have evening programs like Masked Karaoke for teens and paint-pour portraits for youth.

To stay up-to-date, be sure to visit our online calendar frequently, and follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Rewards
Everyone wins for participating in Summer Reading at DPL. There are special weekly prizes for the under-5yo kids, a different set of weekly prizes for 6yo-12yo (and teens who elect weekly prizes) who meet their weekly goals, and drawing tickets for adults (and teens who elect drawing tickets). You can see more about how it works by clicking here.

Don’t miss out: join us today!

On May 13, 2025, residents of the Dansville Central School District voted to approve a $15,261.00 increase in the tax levy to support Dansville Public Library. The proposition passed with a final vote tally of 47 to 12.

The approved budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year totals $672,720.00, with $609,000.00 to be raised through the tax levy. For a home assessed at $100,000 within the Dansville Central School District, this translates to an estimated additional cost of $0.89 to $1.06 for the library in the next year.

The budget approval allows the library to address rising operational and contractual costs while continuing to maintain and expand its collections, programs, technology services, and facilities.

Voters also elected one member to the Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees. Rachele Sick was elected to serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. We welcome her continued commitment to serving our community.

The Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees and staff extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for its ongoing support.

Click  here for additional budget information.

UPDATE 05/13/25 @ 4:50p: Due to potential rain and storm conditions, we will postpone the showcase until Thursday, May 15 at 6:00p.

The Library is hosting a special Youth Kite Showcase for this year’s Dogwood Festival! In a callback to earlier years in Dansville, young patrons are invited to build their own kites and fly them at Babcock Park for the chance to earn glory and an award.

Kite flyers must complete an entry form prior to the showcase. They will be available at the Library from May 1-May 12, or on the youth football field at Babcock on May 13 from 5:00p-6:00p.

Please be sure to read the complete showcase guidelines prior to entering. If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Coordinator, Megan Clement.

Whether you do it for fame or glory, be sure to do it for fun!

The Library is sponsoring a coloring contest for youth up through age 18!

• Coloring sheets can be downloaded from this post, picked up at the Library, or picked up from any of the DCS Main Offices.
• They are available May 1 through May 14, and must be returned to DPL in person by 8:00p on May 14.
• Awards will be presented on the Library lawn at 4:45p on May 17 before the parade.
• Be sure to read the full contest rules to understand the entry categories and awards. Please contact the Youth Coordinator, Megan Clement, if you have any questions.