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Free Comic Book Day
2025-05-03 09:00:00 2025-05-03 18:00:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day Main Library -

Saturday, May 03
9:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 09:00:00 2025-05-03 18:00:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day Main Library -

Welcome to Free Comic Book Day 2025!!

It's a SUPER day for free comic books!

Stop by the Champaign Public Library, Douglass Branch Library, and The Urbana Free Library to pick up your free comics.

And don't miss Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat  taking place virtually at 2pm as part of Illinois Libraries Present. 

AGE GROUP: | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Social |

TAGS: | |

Main Library
librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 12:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Lunch & Learn - Resume Workshop
Thu, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Email Marketing Essentials
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Fun Night | Mini Gardens
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Apr 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Little Miss Ann | Live Music For Kids
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Baby Storytime - CPL
Mon, Apr 28, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime - CPL
Tue, Apr 29, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | Out in the Garden
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Keyboard and Mouse Skills
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime - CPL
Wed, Apr 30, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Fun Night | May Day Is Lei Day
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Free Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
A Virtual Visit with Dan Santat - Illinois Libraries Present
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Big Pitch! - Young Entrepreneur Program Pitch Competition
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Baby Storytime - CPL
Mon, May 05, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime - CPL
Tue, May 06, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Windows 11 Computers
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Mastering Social Media Giveaways
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Magic of Tobin Kincaid - Card Tricks, Coin tricks, and More!
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime - CPL
Wed, May 07, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help Drop-in
Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication - Writer's Workshop
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Pop-Up Virtual Reality
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
SBDC Office Hours
Thu, May 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Thu, May 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Fun Night | Native Wildflower Seed Bombs
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
LEGO Club
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Puzzle Race
Sun, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
This event is full
Baby Storytime - CPL
Mon, May 12, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Social Media Basics for Businesses
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Google Sheets
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime - CPL
Tue, May 13, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Foundational Fundraising - Understanding Endowments
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Digital File Organization
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime - CPL
Wed, May 14, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Crafty Adults - Air Dry Clay Bowls
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Protecting Assets from the Costs of Long-Term Care - Money Matter$
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
A Virtual Visit with Matthew Desmond - Illinois Libraries Present
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Oceans of Possibilities! Summer Reading Kickoff
Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby Storytime - CPL
Mon, May 19, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Intro to Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - CPL
Tue, May 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Digital File Storage
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Rescheduled
10 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Teen Lounge
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Let's Network!
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime - CPL
Wed, May 21, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Query an Agent: Crafting a Letter that Sells Your Work - Writer's Workshop
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Teen Lounge
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Comedy Juggler Troy Roark
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Comedy Juggler Troy Roark
Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Comedy Juggler Troy Roark
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
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