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WE ARE THRILLED to host Shelby Van Pelt as our next Great Authors at the Library speaker on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 pm. Van Pelt’s debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures (Ecco, 2022) was an Instant New York Times Bestseller and a Read With Jenna Today Show book club pick. In 2023, she was awarded the Heartland Prize for Fiction and the McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize from The Writer’s Center. Remarkably Bright Creatures has sold over a million copies. It has spent, in aggregate, a year-plus on the NYT Hardcover Bestseller list.
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Made possible with support from the Library Friends and Library Foundation. |
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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN and autumn with a book “treat” to take home. Kids—from infants through grade 5—get to choose one free book during our weeklong Halloween Booktacular Giveaway at the Main Library and Douglass Branch from October 25–31. Just stop by and ask at the Children’s Desk! |
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Wed., Oct. 15, from 2–4 pm | DROP BY The Studio for fun activities, games, and crafts, for school-age kids 1st through 5th grade with their caregiver or parent. Crafting usually isn't scary...except this time! Create a spook-tacular haunted house out of a paper bag! |
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Sat., Oct. 25, from 12–3 pm | JOIN US for an afternoon of Halloween fun with creepy crafts and ghoulish games. Pick up your free book (for infants through grade 5). Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome! |
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NEED HELP applying for Medicare? Call 217.403.2000 or sign up online to get your questions answered by Nicole Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist for Champaign County Health Care Consumers. Appointments available on Tuesday afternoons from October 21–December 2. |
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Sun., Oct. 12, at 2 pm | GET YOUR QUESTIONS answered by experts from the Family Resiliency Center at a talk designed to help parents help their kids regulate stress and emotions using mindfulness strategies. Part of the Growing Together series. |
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Fred Christensen’s 6-part series on the Santa Fe Trail wraps up on Oct. 7 with Trails End: Santa Fe and New Mexico. Following the conclusion of his series, we have some great technology and science related topics we hope you will join us for!
No fees. No registration. Come socialize and learn something new!
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Virtual Visit: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode |
Tue., Oct. 21, at 7 pm | ENJOY A VIRTUAL VISIT with actress Marissa Bode who made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. She will share her early inspirations and performances, personal stories and insights from her time on stage, the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production, and what the future holds for her career. As the highly anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good approaches, we’ll reflect on what makes the story so meaningful to Bode and audiences around the world.
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LOOKING FOR fun activities on Friday evenings? Look no further! Join us Fridays from 6–8 pm for Unbooked, which includes activities like Trivia, Card Games, Bingo, and Puzzle Peace. This month we will have a special evening of Halloween Trivia. Library-friendly costumes welcome!
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Divorce questions? We can help. |
Thu., Oct. 16, at 6 pm | QUESTIONS about divorce and wondering how to navigate its many complexities? Presented in partnership with Resilient Divorce Solutions, a panel of certified divorce professionals will provide practical insights on protecting your assets and planning for your financial future while navigating divorce. |
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Find details about our Writer’s Workshop series and annual Short Story contest on our website. The submission form is open. Entries are due Nov. 7 at 6 pm.
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Business & Career Workshops |
NEED HELP with your job search or business venture? Local experts leading workshops this month include Scott Clanin, owner of Clanin Creative (10/9 & 21), Amber Rhoton, Founder and CEO of Amplified HR (10/15), and Joycesonia Lawson, Founder of Teacher Care Now Foundation Inc. Plus, hear from Dr. Monica Beasley, Monica's Accounting and Tax Services LLC, Jenny Kim, Hopscotch Bakery + Market, Irene Macedo, La Paloma Food Truck, Melinda Miller, Pixo, Melixa Rivera-Sustache, The Real Melixa & V.I.D.A. Bottega, and Jennifer Shelby, Shatterglass Films & Flyover Film Studio for a panel discussion celebrating National Women's Small Business Month (10/14). 10/1 · Career Help Drop-in 11 am–1 pm
*Some events require registration.
Business Resources »
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Both locations will close at 5 pm on October 9 to prepare for An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt. The Main Library will reopen at 6:30 pm for the event. |
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FOR ALL AGES
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Studio Weekend Hours
• Saturdays, 9 am–6 pm
• Sundays, 12–6 pm
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Drop-in Hours in The Studio
Thursdays and Fridays from 5–8 pm
On Friday evenings beginner-friendly crafts for all ages are available to create at your own pace!
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Hands-on activities include Papel Picado, Tech Toys, Pumpkin Platform Challenge, Straw Maze, and Popsicle Stick Lantern. |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Stop by on Thursday evenings for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more, especially for families with school-aged kids. |
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Unbooked Kids
Fridays from 6–8 pm
Drop in for rotating crafts and activities for kids that are sure to inspire wonder and imagination! |
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Teen Lounge
Every day after school* from 3–4:30 pm
LOOKING FOR something exciting to do after school? Middle and high school students can stop by the library for activities and fun. Meets at Main Library in The Studio. On early-out days, activities start at 1 pm.
*Does not meet on Oct. 2 or Oct. 9–17. |
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Club Fred
Mon., Tues. & Thurs. from 4–5 pm at the Douglass Branch
Hang out with us after school for games, activities, and more! |
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Teens, you can read and win prizes! The Fall Reading Challenge for Teens runs until Dec. 15. Sign up » |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
NEW SESSIONS start each month for 375 online Gale Courses. Learn about photographing nature, money management, and HIPAA compliance—there’s something for everyone. Sessions run six weeks and are taught by college instructors. Gale Courses start Oct. 15, Nov. 12, and Dec. 17. |
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Table Talk Book Club
Ella, A Novel by Diane Richards
Tue., Oct. 14, at 6:30 pm, at Douglass Branch |
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Cover-to-Cover Book Club
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Thu., Oct. 9, at 1:30 pm |
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Pumpkin Patch Parade
Wed., Oct. 29 at 9:45 & 10:30 am We will parade through the Children's area after storytime. Costumes welcome! |
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Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
11:15 am For infants to age 6. 10/27 · 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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