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Oceans of Possibilities! Summer Reading Kickoff
2025-05-18 12:00:00 2025-05-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Oceans of Possibilities! Summer Reading Kickoff Stop by the library to sign up for this summer's reading challenge! Main Library -

Sunday, May 18
12:00pm - 3:00pm

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Stop by the library to sign up for this summer's reading challenge!

All ages are also invited to join us on Sunday, May 18, 12-3pm for drop-in activities including family-friendly Bingo, virtual reality stations, and ocean-themed crafts for the kids you can take and make home.

Sign up for the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge  (May 15–Aug 15) for kids, teens, and adults. You can win prize books and more. Let's celebrate summer and read together!

Made possible with support from the Library Friends.

AGE GROUP: | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Social |

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Phone: 217.403.2000
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 12:00PM to 6:00PM
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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

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Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Bling Your Sunnies
Fri, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Puzzle Peace
Fri, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jul 18, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Hands-On Science & Discovery Stations
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jul 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920s
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Apple Computers
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
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The Library’s 150th Birthday Party - 150 Years at Champaign Public Library
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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The Library’s 150th Birthday Party - 150 Years at Champaign Public Library
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Library’s 150th Birthday Party - 150 Years at Champaign Public Library
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Better Business Bureau: Senior Scam Stop - Be Aware, Be Alert, Be Safe
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room B
Kids in the Studio! | Summer Drop-in Hours
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio Workshop | Intro to Sewing
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Mason Jar Lid Suncatcher
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Card Games
Fri, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids | Pencil Pouch
Fri, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jul 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
The Magic Show With Kayleigh Rodgers
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
The Magic Show With Kayleigh Rodgers
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
The Magic Show With Kayleigh Rodgers
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Procreate - Fantasy Maps
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | Historic Buildings & Businesses of Urbana
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Your Annual Fundraising Plan
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Intro to Streaming Services
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Kids in the Studio! | Summer Drop-in Hours
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Lunch & Learn - Online Job Search 101
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Sunny Beach Multimedia Watercolor
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Jul 31, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | In Concert - Ryan Byfield and Nuclei
Fri, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids | DIY Squishies
Fri, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 01, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Dino Academy - A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Dino Academy - A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Dino Academy - A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Summer Reading Celebration
Sun, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Reading Finale
Sun, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Your Annual Fundraising Plan | Companion Working Session
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Microsoft Word, Part I
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Novice to Novelist: The Path to Getting Published - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | BIG Games
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Aug 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Mini Lighthouse
Fri, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Bingo
Fri, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 08, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 11, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Microsoft Word, Part II
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Crafty Adults | Upcycled Map Mobiles
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
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Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Business Help
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about A Sorceress Comes to Call
Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Watercolor Journals
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
An Evening with Maggie Su - Great Authors at the Library
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Aug 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Introduction to Tutoring
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Games Old and New
Fri, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Trivia
Fri, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
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