Learn tools for team building, networking, breaking out of your comfort zone, and commanding your audience!This interactive workshop uses theatre techniques and improv games to engage participants in overcoming nerves and building confidence in any presentation or performance setting. About the Presenter: Jenette Jurczyk is a motivational speaker, trainer and storytelling coach through her company, Key Light […]

Grab your family and come learn about different sciences. This program is suitable for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Cena y Ciencias is a collaborative scientific outreach program in the bilingual community. Enjoy a free meal afterward. Everyone is welcome, but please note that this program is completely spoken in Spanish and is NOT a […]

Warm up and feel the love at this delicious event! We will have lots of hot chocolate with all the fixins’, plus sweet treats galore. Following food, we will keep the fun going with Valentine’s Day themed games!Fee (M/NM): Free/ $3 Deadline: Feb 3 Location: Hays Recreation Center Questions: veronica.cousett@champaignparks.org or 217-239-1152

Better Health provides nutrition information, tasty, low-cost, nutritious recipes, and tips on staying physically fit. This class is specifically designed for seniors. Each class will cover new and different information – try one or more! January 9 | Deadline: January 4 February 13 | Deadline: February 8 March 13 | Deadline: March 8 April 10 | Deadline: April 5 […]

Library staff will demo how to get started using a Windows computer. If it’s been awhile or you want to learn more about how Windows computers work then this is the workshop for you.Explore how a computer works and go over terminology, settings, and how to save information to the computer. Some knowledge of mouse […]

Start + Grow Your NonprofitWhat is a nonprofit? What do we mean by tax-exempt? What’s the difference between a public charity and a private foundation? How big is the nonprofit sector in the United States and in our local community? And how does the nonprofit sector interact with other sectors to meet community needs? Having […]

Visit the Library’s FriendShop Bookstore, now open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 12–3 pm. Take the elevator to the lower level.Bargain books & more! The FriendShop Bookstore offers more than 20,000 nearly new books, CDs, and movies. Staffed by volunteers, all proceeds benefit the library. Your purchase helps provide the resources that get kids to love reading. […]

Create your own mancala board and then join in our annual Mancala Tournament at our weekly do-it-yourself activity for school-age kids.School age | Activity  Douglass Branch Library, Meeting Room at Douglass Branch

Hear from area experts with tips on finding housing for your family.Part of a series of parent resource workshops presented in collaboration with Champaign Unit 4 Family and Community Engagement, and Urbana School District 116 Family Engagement. Other sessions include: Jan 19 – Keeping Your Kids Present & Engaged Feb 16 – Tips for Housing Searches Apr […]

Celebrate 1950s music, dancing, and fashion. Bring a pair of socks to decorate or pick up some here. Get ready to rock!————————————————- 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. . . . . . . . . […]

Looking to file your taxes?AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone with uncomplicated taxes. If you can’t afford a tax preparation service, the team of IRS-certified volunteers will make it easy for you. Please make your appointment by contacting Stevick Senior Center at (217) 359-6500. Walk-in appointments are not available. Adults | Workshop  Main […]

Local career coaches and employment services will be on site to help you land your next job! Free and open to everyone.You’ll also learn about free Get that Job! career resources at the library, including hands-on workshops, job clubs, practice interviewing, and powerful tools for creating a resume. Champaign Public Library staff and the Central Illinois Human Resources […]