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Unbooked Kids | DIY Comics
2026-05-01 18:00:00 2026-05-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Unbooked Kids | DIY Comics Write and illustrate your own graphic novel! Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Friday, May 01
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 18:00:00 2026-05-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Unbooked Kids | DIY Comics Write and illustrate your own graphic novel! Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Main Library

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Write and illustrate your own graphic novel!

School age kids and families can drop in Friday evenings for crafts and activities that inspire wonder and imagination!

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Unbooked Kids! | MAY 2026
Fridays, 6 pm

• May 1, DIY Comics

• May 8, Button Making

• May 15, DIY Puzzles

• May 22, Gem Art Suncatchers

• May 29, Origami Butterflies

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AGE GROUP: | School age |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Main Library
librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000
Hours
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 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

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Join the Party! Summer Reading Kickoff
Sun, May 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 18, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 19, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
E-Library: Movies, Music, Comics, & More
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Let's Network!
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Open Mic Night - Writer's Workshop
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Get Started in Real Estate Investing | Money Matter$
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, May 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Card Games
Fri, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids | Gem Art Suncatchers
Fri, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, May 23, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
BIG Bang Bubbles Show
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
BIG Bang Bubbles Show
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
BIG Bang Bubbles Show
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Closed – Main Library
Mon, May 25, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 26, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 27, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Studio Workshop | Intro to Cricut
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Lunch & Learn - Tech Tips for Your Job Search
Thu, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Jumping Bunnies
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, May 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | In Concert - Afro D & Global Soundwaves
Fri, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Cancelled
Unbooked | In Concert
Fri, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Origami Butterflies
Fri, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, May 30, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Bedazzling Butterfly Tents
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Week in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Video Editing with Canva
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | Libraries: Global Reach - Local Touch
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Week in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Intro to iPhones & iPads
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Week in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Magic and Monsters: How to Write Fantasy - Writer's Workshop
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Week in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
So You Want to Start a Nonprofit?
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Aikman Wildlife
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Introduction to Tutoring
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Week in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Bingo
Fri, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jun 06, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Wendy & DB | Live Music For Kids!
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Microsoft Word
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The History of Children's Literature - Learning with Early Children's Books, Toys, and Games
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Intro to Android Phones & Tablets
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Kids in the Studio! | Summer Drop-in Hours
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Crafty Adults | History of Book-binding with RBML
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Digital Marketing Essentials
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Business Help
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about Three Days in June
Thu, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Ice Cream Chalk Art
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Trivia
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jun 13, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | Women’s Baseball in Illinois
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Kindles
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
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