LIVE MUSIC * SUMMER FUN * ICY TREATS! |
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Saturday, June 14, from 12–3 pm, Douglass Park | JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 160 years since the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas. Bring your family and friends to Douglass Park for summer fun and games, including music by local favorites Haki & Ther'Up. Y, R&B and Neo Soul/Funk bands, and Afro D. and the Global Soundwaves. Plus, DJ Silkie will be with us throughout the day's events! Activities include lawn games, bingo, dominoes, raffle prizes, and The Makerspace at Douglass Branch Library will be open for technology demonstrations! Visit with 50+ vendors and enjoy free icy treats! Presented in partnership with the Champaign Park District.
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Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, June 12–Aug 28, from 6–7 pm, at Douglass Branch | GET YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS answered at the Summer 2025 Money Matter$ Financial Pathways Workshops with Assistant Vice President and Community Banking Mortgage Loan Officer Michelle Stallmeyer from Busey Bank. Attend one session or all six with no registration required.
MONEY MATTER$ | Summer 2025
Presented in partnership with Busey Bank.
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Time for Kids, Teens & All Ages to create something special! |
STOP BY this summer to create something new in The Makerspace at Douglass Branch and in The Studio. Enjoy drop-in hours during the week for kids, teens, and all ages—plus open hours on weekends. We will kick off the summer with a week just for teens!
Summer Drop-in Hours for Club Fred in the NEW Makerspace at Douglass, Fridays from 1–3 pm. Teens and school-age children (with their caregiver or parent) are invited to stop by for activities, games, and crafts.
Saturday Drop-in Hours in the NEW Makerspace at Douglass – 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 12–3 pm. For all ages. (Starting June 7)
Teen Week in the Studio – June 2–6, 2–4 pm. Teens are invited to drop in and try something new.
Kids in the Studio! – Wednesdays, 2–4 pm. School-age children are invited to stop by with their parent or caregiver for crafting. (June 11–July 30)
Teens in the Studio – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2–4 pm. Middle and high school students, including fifth-grade graduates, are invited to drop by. (June 10–July 31)
Thursday Night Drop-in Hours in The Studio – Thursdays, drop in 5–7 pm. For all ages.
You can also Book-a-Librarian for one-on-one assistance or reserve equipment (like a Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut machine, or recording booth) for your visit.
The Studio »
The Makerspace » |
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JOIN US FOR Tuesdays at Ten for coffee, socializing, and a chance to learn about the future of water from University of Illinois experts.
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LIKE TO WRITE? This month, author and joyologist Heidi Esther will show you how to harness your emotional intelligence to enhance your writing (6/4), and award-winning mystery author Molly MacRae will lead a workshop on creating authentic and dynamic stories in "The Art of Storytelling" (6/18). Find details about our Writer’s Workshop series and annual contest on our website. |
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Saturday, June 28, at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm | WATCH AN EXCITING SHOW that takes ordinary bubbles into the realm of the extreme, and learn the science behind it. Absolute Science's highly skilled Bubbleologist will dazzle you with bubbles galore, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect bubble cube! Learn more about Absolute Science at their website. |
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SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME to celebrate a love for reading. Kids, teens, and adults can win with the library’s Oceans of Possibilities! Summer Reading Challenge (through Aug 15). Our children's prizes include books, silly straws, and shark plushies. When teens read, they can win Champaign Park District passes, books, and coupons to local eateries. For adults, don't miss out on earning tickets towards a prize drawing for ocean-themed gift baskets (up to $330 value) with merchandise from local businesses, a Kindle Paperwhite, and more! Sign up online or download the Beanstack app to get started. In the first week 888 community members have already signed up! |
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Looking for a job? Launching a business? |
NEED HELP with your job search or business venture? Local experts leading workshops this month include Scott Clanin, owner of Clanin Creative (6/3, 10, & 26), Shari Fox, founder of Fox Philanthropic Advisors (6/17), and Clair Bryan, career advisor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Gies College of Business (6/26).
6/3 · 10 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid, 10 am
6/3 · Business & Career Help, drop in 5–7 pm, Douglass Branch
6/4 · Career Help, drop in 11 am–1 pm
6/10 · Mastering Instagram Reels, 2 pm
6/12 · SBDC Office Hours, drop in 12–3 pm
6/17 · Foundational Fundraising: Asking for Major Gifts, 1–2:30 pm
6/26 · Content Planning Made Easy for Marketing Success, 10 am
6/26 · Career Lunch & Learn | Effective Storytelling for the Job Search, 12 pm
Business Resources »
Career Resources » |
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TECH QUESTIONS? This month’s Getting Started with Tech series (Tuesdays at 2 pm) includes introductory workshops on cloud storage (6/3), streaming services (6/10), iPhones & iPads (6/17), and Android phones & tablets (6/24). Come to our evening workshop this month (7 pm) and learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint (6/9). Sign up online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We are happy to help! |
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We also offer Specialty Tech workshops. This month, learn the basics of 3D printing and create your own customized keychain using TinkerCad (6/30). Sign up online or by calling 217/403-2000. |
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Wednesday, June 18, at 4 pm | JOIN THE LIBRARY FRIENDS for tea, remarks from Dean of Libraries at University of Illinois Claire Stewart (pictured above), and a brief meeting. |
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FOR ALL AGES
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Science Magic with Magnets
Sat., June 21
Three showtimes!
11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
It's marvelous to see all of the magical things magnets and conductors can do with energy. You'll see books floating in midair, clear liquid turning black, and much more! |
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Studio Weekend Hours
• Saturdays, 9 am–6 pm
• Sundays, 12–6 pm
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The Studio | Thursday Night Drop-in Hours
Thursdays from 5–7 pm
For all ages |
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Activities include pipe cleaner flower pots, tech toys, Juneteenth flag, and puffy paint. |
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Yarn & Shenanigans
Mon., June 9 & 23, at 6 pm
Douglass Branch |
Coffee and a Craft | Beginner Crochet for Adults
Thu., June 12, at 2 pm
Douglass Branch |
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Project READ Tutoring
Fridays at 9:30 am |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
NEW SESSIONS start each month for 375 online Gale Courses. Learn how to photograph nature, how to make money from your writing, or discover sign language—there’s something for everyone. Sessions run six weeks and are taught by college instructors. Gale Courses start June 11, July 16, and August 13. |
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Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am
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Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
11:15 am
6/25 · Main Library
6/30 · Douglass Branch |
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WHAT’S NEW? New Releases hit the shelves every week on Tuesday mornings. Reserve your copy now 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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BOTH LOCATIONS will be open June 19. The Library will be commemorating Juneteenth with a community celebration on Saturday, June 14, from 12-3 pm, in Douglass Park. |
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