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Harps at the Library
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ENJOY AN EVENING of harp music in the library lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 pm. Performers from the Roslyn Rensch Central Illinois Chapter of the American Harp Society will entertain you with favorite holiday and wintry tunes. |
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Want to Start a Nonprofit?
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Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 pm | INTERESTED IN STARTING your own nonprofit but not sure where to begin? Join a panel of nonprofit leaders and listen to their journey, how they got established, and the best tricks in the biz! This presentation will feature time for a Q&A and networking.
Panelists include Jenette Jurczyk, president of The Family Room, Genevieve Kirk, director of Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, and Mark Pelmore, CEO and president of Business Elevator. Meets at the Main Library. Read more » |
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Puzzle Race
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Sun., Dec. 11, from 1–3 pm | COMPETE WITH YOUR TEAM of 4 to finish a 500-piece puzzle. All ages welcome. Meets at the Main Library. Sign up » |
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Read to the Dogs
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Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 am | AT THIS MONTH’s Read to the Dogs, kids have a chance to read their favorite books to some of the best listeners—Greyhounds from our local “Greyt Readers” group. Meets at the Main Library. |
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LIBRARY LOVE
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Thank you for Your Support
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WE APPRECIATE your support! Support from community members allows us to enrich our resources and services, providing more mobile wifi hotspots, books for kids to keep, career help, storytimes, and digital books and magazines.
You can show your Library Love with a donation to the Champaign Public Library Foundation. |
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Pick Up Your Prize Books
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DECEMBER 15 marks the end of the Fired Up About Reading! Challenge. A record number of 1109 infants, kids, and teens are currently participating—and it’s not too late to sign up! Already finished? Stop by to pick up your prize. |
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Give While You Shop
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SIGN UP with Amazon to give while you shop. You can help the library by making your purchases through AmazonSmile. A portion of the purchase price (0.5%) will go to the library, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile has the same products and prices as Amazon.com. Sign up for AmazonSmile » |
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Tech Workshops
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OUR TECH WORKSHOPS introduce computers, tablets, and more. This month’s focus is on social media, including introductions to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook (Tuesdays, 2 pm). You can sign up online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We are happy to help!
Already comfortable with a computer? Sign up for a Specialty Tech Workshop to learn something new: |
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For Job Seekers & Entrepreneurs
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FriendShop Gift Certificates |
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available year-round at the FriendShop Bookstore. Open to everyone, the shop includes more than 20,000 books, movies, and audiobooks, and is located on the lower level of the Main Library. Most titles are $2 or less. And the best part? All the money you spend goes right back to the library since the items sold are donations and the store is staffed by volunteers. Joining the Library Friends is easy. We appreciate your support!
Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 12–3 pm
• December 14, 16, & 17 – Members’ Half-Price Sale
• December 28 & 30 – Tag Bag Sale |
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WHAT’S NEW? Reserve New Releases online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We’ll let you know when your hold items are ready for pickup! |
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We love this photo of storytime at the Douglass Branch! Thank you to @jel_2 for tagging us and sharing on Instagram.
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December 2022
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
KIDS & FAMILIES
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
Douglass Branch
• Zipline Racers
• Zoetrope Animation
• Straw Boat Challenge
• Pop-up Fireworks |
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FOR PRESCHOOLERS
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS
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Medicare Help
Open enrollment for Medicare ends December 7. Call 217/403-2000 to sign up for assistance with your application. |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly
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SIGN UP to get reading recommendations delivered to you twice a month. Select up to 24 categories— including audiobooks, mysteries, and sci-fi. Sign up to get the email » |
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FOR TEENS
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LOOKING FOR something exciting to do after school?
Teen Lounge
Every day after school,
3–4:30 pm
Main Library
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Mon., Dec. 5 & 19, from 1–4:30 pm
Champaign Unit 4 schools are closed from Dec. 22–Jan. 4.
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STAFF FAVORITES
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HOLIDAY HOURS
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THE LIBRARY will be closed December 24 and 25, and on New Year’s Day. Book returns and the E-Library are always open! |
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