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Solar Energy for the Home | Money Matter$

2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/Chicago Solar Energy for the Home | Money Matter$ Get your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thursday, September 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/Chicago Solar Energy for the Home | Money Matter$ Get your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Get your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series.

Have questions about solar energy for your home? Join us to learn more about it!

Is solar energy right for you? As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. In this presentation, we will cover the basics of solar energy, what options are available for homeowners, and what points to consider when deciding if solar panels are suitable for your home.

About the presenter: Karla Griesbaum is an Illinois Extension Educator in the areas of Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy. She has a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science and a Master's Degree in Plant Biology. Karla is passionate about natural areas conservation, restoration, whole system ecology, and people-nature connection.

Presented in partnership with University of Illinois Extension.

Part of the Money Matter$ Series.

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MONEY MATTER$ | Fall 2025

• Sept 18, Solar Energy for the Home, 6 pm
• Oct 16, Divorce Questions Answered, 6 pm
• Nov 20, Financial Self Care, 6 pm
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Presentation |

TAGS: | Money Matter$ |

Main Library

librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 12:00PM to 6:00PM

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

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Aug 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Aug 25, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Aug 26, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Aug 27, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Aug 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room B

Thu, Aug 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Aug 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Tue, Sep 02, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Sep 06, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Sep 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Sep 13, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Sep 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Sep 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room