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The Rope Warrior

2023-06-24 11:00:00 2023-06-24 11:45:00 America/Chicago The Rope Warrior Get ready for some razzle dazzle rope jumping! The Rope Warrior might not be from another planet, but his rope-jumping feats are out of this world.                    Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Saturday, June 24
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-24 11:00:00 2023-06-24 11:45:00 America/Chicago The Rope Warrior Get ready for some razzle dazzle rope jumping! The Rope Warrior might not be from another planet, but his rope-jumping feats are out of this world.                    Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Get ready for some razzle dazzle rope jumping! The Rope Warrior might not be from another planet, but his rope-jumping feats are out of this world.                   

Three shows! 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm

David Fisher, aka the Rope Warrior, is the current Guinness World Record holder for the most “Rump Jumps” in one minute. His repertoire includes power jumping (the rope passes under his feet up to four times per jump); jumping rope while sitting and lying on the floor (rump jumps); rope-jumping versions of practically any dance step; dribbling a ball with his feet while jumping rope; and jumping rope while encased in a human-sized balloon (kids: don’t try this at home) — all to a background of pulsating, contemporary music. His rope speed has been clocked at over 100 mph!

To learn more, visit the Rope Warrior’s website.

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BEE CREATIVE! SUMMER SERIES for Kids & Families

• May 21, Bee Creative! Summer Reading Kickoff Party, 12–3 pm
• May 27, Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

• June 3, Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• June 10, Hands-on Science & Discovery Stations, 1–4 pm
• June 17, Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration!, 12–3 pm · Douglass Branch
• June 17, Wendy & DB | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• June 24, The Rope Warrior, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

• July 1, Sarah Jane Layne | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• July 8, Little Miss Ann | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• July 15, Comedy Juggler Troy Roark, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
• July 22, Bedazzling Butterfly Tents, 1–4 pm
• July 25, Bee a Pollinator!, 3 pm · Douglass Branch
• July 29, The Magic of Elsenpeter Marionettes, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

• Aug 13, Bee Creative! Summer Reading Finale, 12–3 pm
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AGE GROUP: | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance |

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Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 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, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Apr 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Apr 29, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, May 01, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Rescheduled
Fri, May 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, May 03, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sun, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 06, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 07, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, May 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, May 08, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Rescheduled
Fri, May 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, May 10, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, May 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, May 13, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 14, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

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

Wed, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Julia F. Burnham Conf Room

Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Rescheduled
Fri, May 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, May 17, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sun, May 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, May 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 21, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 22, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Rescheduled
Fri, May 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, May 24, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, May 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B