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Family Fun Night | Monster Blow Art Painting
2026-10-29 18:30:00 2026-10-29 19:30:00 America/Chicago Family Fun Night | Monster Blow Art Painting Don't be scared!  It's just art!  Paint a monster with us using a bit of breath, paint, paper, and a straw! Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thursday, October 29
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Main Library

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Don't be scared!  It's just art!  Paint a monster with us using a bit of breath, paint, paper, and a straw!

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Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

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Family Fun Night! | OCTOBER 2026
Thursdays, 6:30 pm

• Oct 1, Game Night

• Oct 15, Read to the Dogs

• Oct 22, Paperbag Haunted House

• Oct 29, Monster Blow Art Painting

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AGE GROUP: | School age |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Phone: 217.403.2000
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Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 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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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth
Wed, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Game Night
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Oct 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Introduction to Tutoring
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Professional Headshot Sessions
Fri, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Bingo
Fri, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Google Slides
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Story Elements: Setting - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Holiday Marketing Checklist
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
SBDC Office Hours
Thu, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about The Bewitching
Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
An Evening with James McBride - Great Authors at the Library
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Trivia
Fri, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
LEGO Club
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint
Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to iPhones & iPads
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Medicare Q&A - Champaign County Healthcare Consumers
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room B
Kids in The Studio! | School’s Out Day
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio
Crafty Adults | Cookies and Canvases
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Caring for Aging Parents | Money Matter$
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Puzzle Peace
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Manufacturing Job Fair
Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Intro to Android Phones & Tablets
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Advanced Strategic Media Relations -
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Writers Lounge - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Paperbag Haunted House
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Oct 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Card Games
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,The Studio
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | A Journey Down the Sangamon
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Intro to Kindles
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Library Friends Board of Directors Meeting
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Workshop | Intro to Sewing
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Monster Blow Art Painting
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
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