What better way to chase Winter away than to meet a host of amphibians from Central and South America and to learn about their intriguing behavior; visiting in cooperation with the UIUC Fischer Lab.————————————————- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on […]

Join Mark Wolters of Wolters World as he gives tips and tricks for making the most of your travel budget!About the Presenter: Hey There Fellow Travelers! Do you want HONEST travel advice without all the extra fluff? Do you want to get the most out of your travel experience? Do you want first hand experience […]

Project READ at Parkland College Adult Education trains volunteer tutors to help improve the basic literacy skills of adults in reading, English as another language, or basic math.Champaign Public Library hosts the group’s free reading help on Fridays from 9:30 am  – 11:30 am.    Presented in partnership with Project READ at Parkland College Adult Education. […]

Celebrate Black History Month as we enjoy traditional soul food. Bring a special dish to share and sample a variety of food. Bring a friend! Date: February 24 Day: Friday Time: 1-3p Fee (M/NM): Free/$3 Location: Douglass Annex Deadline: Must register by February 17

Are you a performing artist? We want to give you the chance to shine. Just bring your talent, materials, and instruments—we’re going to JAM!We meet the fourth Friday of the month, after hours at the Douglass Branch Library. You’ll have a chance to connect with other performers and try something new. Open to instrumentalists, singers, […]

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 18th annual Battle of the Books.Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to see […]

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 18th annual Battle of the Books.Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to see […]

Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals.Find more information under the playoff listings (Feb. 25 at 11 am and 1:30 pm). School age | Activity  Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

The National Road and The Oregon TrailJoin Fred Christensen for this 5 week journey along Two Trails West. There will be videos, pictures, and stories surrounding the historic trails that early pioneers traveled in covered wagons along the United States’ first federal highway project and the Oregon Trail. February 7: The National Road, 1811-1837, the […]

Get a better understanding of small business taxes with Dr. Monica Beasley.Unsure where to start when it comes to filing or preparing your small business taxes? Join us for an overview of changes for the 2022 tax year, become informed about available tax breaks or incentives for small business, and learn about some of the […]

This musical is an incredibly beautiful and highly underrated production based off of the world-renowned, Academy nominated movie of the same title. Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when […]

This musical is an incredibly beautiful and highly underrated production based off of the world-renowned, Academy nominated movie of the same title. Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when […]