Reece will share a curated review of her favorite works. A reception will follow. About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was […]

The Black Joy Project launches February 2 with a celebratory reception of performance, food, and fellowship. About the Project The Black Joy Project aims to make an unprecedented celebration of Black JOY visible in our communities and museum spaces. The project celebrates the beauty, joy, and resilience of Black women and girls and their lived […]

Drop by the Champaign Public Library for some traditional kids activities from Vietnam celebrating Tet. Presented in partnership with The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and the Vietnamese Family and Student Group at UIUC.

Join the Champaign Public Library for a 6-part series on eCommerce businesses with Natalie Kenny Marquez of Grow Marketing + Communications! In this course, attendees will learn the importance of the user experience when shopping online, as well as some helpful “do’s and don’ts” of building out a solid online store. Attendees will leave with […]

Anticolonial sticker-making workshop in collaboration with the Native American House. About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was presented as part of […]

SBDC Director Madeleine Wolske will hold open office hours at Launch at the Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month this winter from 12-3. Come in to get your questions answered about your small business! Walk-ins are welcome; no registration required. Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Office Hours at Champaign […]

Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Dexter O’Neal is what happens when you add mesmerizing stage performances and a soulful sound. A Louisiana-born, Illinois-raised stick of dynamite! Dexter’s musical stylings have roots in gospel, blues, r&b, and early jazz traditions. He is the frontman of the number […]

Is it a performance? An installation? A presentation? Come find out... About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was presented as part […]

Join the Champaign Public Library as they prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Children of all ages are welcome to this event to make dragon puppets! ------------------------------------------------- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. . . […]

Dance for People with Parkinson's has returned to an in-person setting! Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors Laura Chiaramonte (Dance at Illinois) and Kate Insolia. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming environment. No dance experience is […]

Celebrate the Champaign Public Library's "The Art Connection: Schools to Library" exhibition series with kids, teens, and art teachers from Champaign schools. The exhibition will feature artwork by 50 students, curated by their art teachers. Be sure to visit both the children's area on the first floor and the FriendShop Bookstore on the lower level. […]

Join a festive celebration of Carnaval with food, drink, music, and dance from France, Latin America and Brazil!  The party will start at 6pm in the Krannert Center lobby, with the concert at 7:30pm and dancing, drinks, and live samba following from 9 to 11pm. Come celebrate! EVENT DETAILS FOELLINGER GREAT HALL TU FEB 13, […]