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Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
2026-10-29 00:00:00 2026-10-29 23:59:00 America/Chicago Halloween Booktacular Giveaway Celebrate Halloween and autumn with a book treat! Main Library -

Thursday, October 29
All day

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Celebrate Halloween and autumn with a book treat!

Kids can choose one free book to take home and keep by visiting the Main Library's Children's Department or the Douglass Branch from October 26–31 during open hours. Halloween and autumn-themed books will be available.

AGE GROUP: | School age | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Main Library
librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217.403.2000
Hours
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Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 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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Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Mon, Oct 26, All day
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Tue, Oct 27, All day
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
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
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
Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
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 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
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Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
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
Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Oct 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | In Concert
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Howl-o-ween
Sat, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Sun, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Voting at the Library - Early Voting & Election Day
Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Election Day (6 am* – 7 pm) - Vote at the Library!
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Intro to Artificial Intelligence
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Finishing Your Story - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Dinovember
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Closed – Main Library - Staff Training Day
Fri, Nov 06, All day
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Nov 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Intro to Google Slides
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Intro to Your Digital Footprint
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Crafty Adults | Papier Mache Pumpkins
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
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Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
SBDC Office Hours
Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about We'll Prescribe You a Cat
Thu, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Watercolor Mountain Sunsets
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Trivia
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
LEGO Club
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Email Marketing Essentials
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
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Tuesdays at Ten |
Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Online Shopping: Safety and Security
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Library Friends Board of Directors Meeting
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Short Story Awards Ceremony & Reading - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C,The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Degree Dollar$: Investing in Your Future | Money Matter$
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked | Puzzle Peace
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Medicare Help
Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219
Teen Lounge
Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
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