July at the library

During July, stop by the front desk and grab our July-featured spice, Seedless Rosehips + recipe! While supplies last.

 Learn to Can: Tomatoes and Tomato Products is the perfect class for either first-time canners or for canning veterans looking to brush up on their skills. This class will offer hands-on experience in preparing and preserving salsa. You’ll review the step-by-step procedures of home canning, receive the latest safety guidelines and practice hands-on canning in the kitchen. You’ll take home new resources, recipes and a jar of the product you prepare in class.  This class will last approximately 2 hours.

This class is intended for adults. The class fee is $5/person and is due at the time of registration. There are only 12 seats available in this class.

Please register by visiting the library.

Join Bookworms this month on July 29th at 6:30 p.m. in the library as we discuss Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. 

Bookworms is an adult book club that is open to the public and is always looking for new members with fresh perspectives. Questions about Bookworms? Email us at danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com.

During August, stop by the front desk and grab our August-featured spice, Blackened Cajun Seasoning + recipe! While supplies last.

Join us on Thursday, August 7 at 6 p.m. for our Around Town Whodunnit! Gather your friends and put your clue-solving skills to the test. Race around town and gather clues and evidence to solve the mystery. Along the way, you'll meet several interesting suspects! The first team to figure out "whodunnit," will win a $35 gift card to the Danvers Vault.

This is an all ages event and teams can consist of up to four people. One of four people must be an adult as this event will require you to race around town. Only 6 teams may compete, so register your team as quickly as possible to snag a spot!

Registration is required. You may do so by contacting the library at danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com, calling 309-963-4269, or stopping by the library.

Join us at the library and learn to make your own decal using the Cricut! This interactive class will teach you Cricut basics where you will dream up a design and then see it come to life.

This class is intended for adults and teens. There are only 6 spots available.

3:30 p.m.: both spots taken

4:30 p.m.: 2 spots available

5:30 p.m.: 2 spots available

Registration is required. Please contact the library at danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com, call 309-963-4269, or stop by the library to sign up.

Please note: We will be using vinyl (not heat transfer vinyl) for this class. This vinyl would be suitable for the following surfaces: wood, ceramic, plastic, and acrylic.

Help us draw inspirational messages and pictures for Olympia students and their families to view as they make their way to school on August 14! You can start outside your home or local business. 

TIP: Set out chalk on your walks for your friends and neighbors to add their own uplifting messages too.

Chalk the Walk is all about spreading joy, optimism, and inspiration through the magical power of sidewalk chalk for a GREAT school year!

Don't have chalk? Don't worry! Come to the library and borrow some of ours!

Join us on Thursday, August 14th at 6 p.m. at the Danvers Baptist Annex building behind Fast Stop for this month's exercise class, Foam Roller Fitness.

Instructor, Nancy Nork (of Destihl's Candlelight Yoga series) will lead us!  Using Foam Rollers and small rubber balls,  you will reap the endless benefits of myofascial massage and release.  Practical application will include basic skills to enhance alignment and balance combined with rolling to lengthen and relax fascial tension. Give yourself the gift of self-massage during this free class for adults.

Please bring a mat and water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for group exercise. Registration is required as this class will be limited to 16 registrants.

Contact the library to register.

Look for us in the Danvers Days parade on Sunday, August 1st at 1 p.m.!

Wild Ones will be at the library on Thursday, August 21st at 6 p.m. to teach us how to make a pollinator habitat in our yards!

You will learn the essentials to attracting pollinators and providing for their needs as well as how to start native plants from seed. 

Registration is required. You may do so by contacting the library at danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com, calling 309-963-4269, or stopping by the library.

Join Bookworms this month on August 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the library as we discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 

Bookworms is an adult book club that is open to the public and is always looking for new members with fresh perspectives. Questions about Bookworms? Email us at danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com.