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Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters, and discover treasure along the way. All experience levels are welcome. This is a 5th edition game. First time participants receive a free set of dice. Snacks are provided. Saturday sessions include lunch. Grades 6-12. Space is limited. Register by the Monday before the program. Call (434) 799-5195.

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Are you a tween who’s creative and loves to write? Explore and foster your creative voice through writing prompts and exercises. Covering short stories, poetry, prose, non-fiction, and more, writers will be able to share their work and collaborate with others in a relaxed workshop environment. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Find your new favorite book! From cozy mysteries to intense thrillers, we will discuss all the twists and turns and theories we have along the way. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and meet other mystery lovers in the community. In January we will discuss “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz. Visit readdanvilleva.org for a full list of titles. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Put your goggles and lab coats on and explore components of STEAM through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and crafts. Ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Meet new friends and discuss a great book! A free copy of the book will be given out to the first newcomer to register a month before the meeting. Grades 9-12. Call (434) 799-5195.

Join us for a night of crafts, music, and snacks. Bring your friends and make new ones. Ages 10-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Unwind from your day with a relaxing arts and crafts project. Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Explore, create, and learn through interactive STEAM based activities that will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity while exploring scientific concepts. Ages 2-7. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-24 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Do you know what the words “lackluster”, “dauntless” and “swagger” have in common? These are all words invented by William Shakespeare. Learn more about the bard’s lasting legacy with a fun discussion, games, and more. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Put your thinking caps on and join us to discuss and decode ciphers, riddles, and logic puzzles. Email millerm@danvilleva.gov to submit your own brain teasers for the group to solve. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Learn more about how you can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle to help save our planet. Make your own recycled art and participate in our “Recycling Our Reads” book swap by bringing in a gently used age appropriate book to swap with others. Become a Planeteer today! Ages 7 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

The Teen Advisory Board is a way for teens to have a voice at the library and help others in their community. TAB goals include promoting library services, helping library staff develop teen programs and strong young adult book collections, and creating youth-led service projects. Grades 6-12. Call (434) 799-5195.

Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters, and discover treasure along the way. All experience levels are welcome. This is a 5th edition game. First time participants receive a free set of dice. Snacks are provided. Saturday sessions include lunch. Grades 6-12. Space is limited. Register by the Monday before the program. Call (434) 799-5195.

We all learned about the classics in high school. Let’s read them again just for fun! Join our discussion for a fresh perspective on these enduring tales. Upcoming selections include “Animal Farm” by George Orwell and “The Street” by Ann Petry. Visit www.readdanvilleva.org for a full list of titles. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. January 23 - "Animal Farm" by George Orwell February 27 - "The Street" by Ann Petry March 27 - TBD April 24 - TBD

Design and build a miniature library inside an Altoids tin box in honor of National Library Week. All supplies will be provided, but teens are welcome to bring any additional supplies they would like to add to their libraries. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Unwind from your day with a relaxing arts and crafts project. Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Listen to stories, sing and dance, and complete a craft in this storytime series. Choose between the Wednesday or Saturday session, which will each feature the same activities and stories. This program will take place every other month. All ages. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Wednesdays, February 22, April 26 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, February 25, April 29 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.