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 […]

Join us for a live webinar with marketing expert Scott Clanin!Ideal for those about to start their social media strategies, this workshop will cover the various social media platforms and their targeted users, the importance of handles and hashtags, ways to post and schedule to social media, and many other best practices. The webinar will […]

Join library staff for this free workshop where we’ll explore the basics of digital file structures and tools to help you find files.You’ll practice creating and renaming files and folders, search strategies for finding files, and simple organizational techniques. This is a companion workshop to Introduction to Digital File Storage, scheduled for February 28; attending […]

Join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, sensory play, and socialization!Our monthly Sensory-Friendly Storytime is especially welcoming for children who may need extra sensory support or for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience. Storytime is followed by time for sensory play. Would a Social Story help […]

The FriendShop Bookstore Tag Bag Sale: During the last week of the month, take home a bag full of books for just $1! Bring your own bag the size of a paper grocery bag or fill a library tote.Bargain books & more! The FriendShop Bookstore offers more than 20,000 nearly new books, CDs, and movies. Staffed by […]

Can you build a bridge out of everyday supplies that will hold one hundred pennies? Give it a try at our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids.School age | Activity  Douglass Branch Library, Meeting Room at Douglass Branch