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, […]

Homeschool FairThinking about homeschooling? Find out about area organizations and programs available to support homeschool families in the CU area, including activities and resources at the library. This event is free and open to all, whether you are homeschooling now or considering your options. For parents, educators, and students. champaign.org/homeschools Participating groups include: Anita Purves Nature […]

Learn the process of buying, selling, or renting your home en español.Para los vendedores: ¿Por qué usar un agente de bienes raíces para listar su casa? “Pros y contras” para vender o mantener su casa. ¿Cuándo es el momento adecuado para poner su casa a la venta? Sus responsabilidades como vendedor y cual es el […]

Learn how to take pictures with your tablet or smartphone camera.Explore different settings and editing tools and discover tips and tricks for using your smartphone or tablet camera. Sign up to reserve your spot. Tech Workshop Series Jan 10, Getting to Know iPhones & iPads, 2 pm Jan 17, Getting to Know Android Phones & Tablets, 2 pm […]

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