The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has announced the Danville Public Library's August 2025 programs, which will include the Danville Community History Roundtable, WomenLead Wednesday, a women's support group, and the Danville Book Discussion.
According to the library, the Danville Community History Roundtable is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Danville Council Room. Participants are encouraged to share stories, photographs, and memorabilia from Danville’s past as part of the library’s 60th anniversary community history timeline. The event is open to all and will offer light refreshments.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., WomenLead Wednesday will take place in the Danville Community Council Room. This women’s support group will discuss topics such as parenting and health. Future themes will be selected by participants.
The August book discussion is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the City Council Room. The focus will be on *Death Comes for the Archbishop* by Willa Cather. This novel explores Father Jean-Baptiste Lamy's role as the first priest at St. Luke Parish in Danville and his subsequent appointment as Archbishop of Santa Fe Diocese. It highlights his journey westward and examines faith's intersection with politics amidst regional changes.
Danville Public Library is situated in the Village of Danville Municipal Building at 512 S. Market Street and offers books, computers, reading programs for all ages, adult book discussions, and story times.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County provides educational, cultural, informational, and recreational resources across its branches in Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Danville, and Gambier. It promotes lifelong learning through access to materials and services for all ages while maintaining outreach services from its main library in Mount Vernon.
