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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.

Make your own LEGO brick creation to meet this month’s creative challenge. Bricks provided; imagination required. All LEGO models will be displayed in the children’s department. Ages 5-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn basic dance steps, have fun, and make new friends while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

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.

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. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 7 “A Study in Scarlet Women” by Sherry Thomas October 5 “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens November 2 “Finlay Donovan Is Killing It” by Elle Cosimano December 7 “The Night Shift” by Alex Finlay

Put your goggles and lab coats on and explore components of STEAM through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and crafts. Ages 8-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. October 5 Spooky Science December 7 Marshmallow Engineering

Join us as we turn the library into a spooky haunt after hours. Enjoy zombie games, creepy crafts and more. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn basic dance steps, have fun, and make new friends while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

Are you a tween who is 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.

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.

Get your mad scientist on and bring your creation to life. We will use a variety of tools to disassemble toys and put them back together as a whole new creature. Tween and adult sessions will be held in separate locations. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Get your mad scientist on and bring your creation to life. We will use a variety of tools to disassemble toys and put them back together as a whole new creature. Tween and adult sessions will be held in separate locations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Put your thinking caps on and join us to solve crosswords, logic puzzles, and other riddles. You are welcome to bring your own brain teasers for the group to solve. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Explore, examine, and play outside in this STEAM program for littles. We will meet near the StoryWalk Trail at the Upper Dan Daniel Memorial Park Trail Head. Ask library staff for directions ahead of time if you are unsure of where to find us. Recommended ages 2-7. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 14 Flower Power October 12 Bug You Later

Get in the spirit by creating your own haunted scene. You provide the spooky ideas, and we will provide the supplies. Tween and adult sessions will be held in separate locations. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Get in the spirit by creating your own haunted terrarium. You provide the spooky ideas, and we’ll provide the supplies to bring your creation to life. Tween and adult sessions will be held in separate locations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn basic dance steps, have fun, and make new friends while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

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.

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. September 13 Macrame Leaf Hanging October 18 Vampire Sock Gnome November 15 DIY Geodes December 13 Holiday Ornaments

Your family history is so much more than birth and death records. Join us to hear about unique heirlooms, photos, and other family artifacts from members of the community. If you have an item you would like to tell us about, contact Rachael Miller at millerm@danvilleva.gov to be included in the presentation. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles. Join us monthly as we learn different wizarding subjects, from Herbology and Charms to Defense Against the Dark Arts, with crafts, activities, and demonstrations. Become a DA member today! Ages 9 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. October 19 Defense Against the Dark Arts December 21 Yule Ball

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. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 18 “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass October 23 “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde November 20 “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith December 18 “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien

Put your maker caps on to build, explore, tinker, and create fun hands-on projects. Each session will have different activities to try and problems to solve. Ages 7-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 18 Fall Bucket List October 23 Bug Taxidermy November 27 DIY Worry Pets

Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn basic dance steps, have fun, and make new friends while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

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 friends and meet new ones. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Thursday, September 14 Button Flower Bouquet Tuesday, October 24 Monster Slime Jar Thursday, November 9 Turkey Bucket Tuesday, December 5 DIY Craft Stick Puzzle Tuesday, December 19 Sharpie Mug

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.

Dress up as your favorite book character and join us for a night of spooky fun and games. All ages. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195

Your novel journey starts now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in a month. Join us for activities, encouragement, and free writing periods to support your writing goals. Bring your own laptop or other internet-capable device. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Monday, October 30 - Introduction and Prep Mondays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 - Free Writing and Writing Sprints Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 - Discuss revisions and editing

Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn basic dance steps, have fun, and make new friends while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

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.