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Great Authors at the Library |An Evening with Sonali Dev |
Thursday, September 10, at 7 pm | JOIN US for An Evening with award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, The Washington Post, and Kirkus. She has also won the American Library Association’s award for best in genre, the RT Reviewer Choice Award, and multiple RT Seals of Excellence. Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow the presentation.
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Tuesday, Sep. 15, from 5:30–7:30 pm | LOOKING FOR A JOB? Thinking about changing careers? Stop by the Community Job Fair for an opportunity to meet with local employers, learn about career resources available at the library, and enter the drawing for a chance to win prizes, including a Chromebook. Career coaches and employers will be on site, including: Champaign Park District, Christie Clinic, Busey Bank, New American Welcome Center, and more. Spanish and French interpreters will be available. Part of the Get that Job! series.
Made possible with support from the Library Friends.
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Fall Reading Challenge Starts September 1 |
DO YOUR KIDS like to win prize books? The Fall Reading Challenge for Kids & Teens (9/1–12/15) starts soon. We invite infants through Grade 12 students to read to win! Sign up starting September 1 » |
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Wednesday, September 9, from 6–7 pm | LEARN HOW to use the Cricut machine available in The Makerspace at the Douglass Branch. Sign up starting September 1 » |
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LIKE TO WRITE? This month, writers can learn how to plan out and start writing a story in the workshop How to Begin a Story led by historical fiction author Jeanette Watts (9/2). Later in the month, learn about the various ways that point of view can change the style and tone of your writing in the workshop Story Elements: Point of View led by literary fiction and fantasy author Ted Sanders (9/16). |
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Money Matter$ | The Four Pillars of The New Retirement |
Thursday, September 17, at 6 pm | QUESTIONS about planning your retirement? Nathan Blackburn, financial advisor at Edward Jones, will lead this month's session with a focus on the four pillars of retirement planning. Attend in person or sign up for the Zoom link to attend online.
Presented in partnership with Edward Jones. Part of the Money Matter$ series. |
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Thursday, September 10, at 2 pm | ENJOY CRAFTING? Swing by the Douglass Branch on the second Thursday of each month and make a new craft! In September, join us to make your own painted bookmark. |
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Business & Career Workshops |
NEED HELP with your job search or business venture? Local experts leading workshops this month include Shari Fox, founder of Fox Philanthropic Advisors (9/1), Warner Lin, fractional CFO & founder of Extension Of (9/22), and Scott Clanin, President of Clanin Creative (9/30).
Business Resources »
Career Resources » |
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In September, you can learn how to edit videos using the free online Canva platform at the workshop, Video Editing with Canva . You’ll learn to combine clips to make a short digital video (9/28, 6:30–8:30 pm). Sign up to reserve your spot at champaign.org/events.
Part of the Specialty Tech series. |
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LOOKING FOR fun activities on Friday evening? Stop by the library on Fridays from 6–8 pm for Unbooked, which includes activities like Trivia, Card Games, Puzzle Peace, and Bingo!
9/4 · Bingo
9/11 · Trivia
9/18 · Puzzle Peace
9/25 · Card Games |
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JOIN US for family-friendly fun on Friday evenings at Unbooked Kids at the library! Drop in from 6–8 pm for rotating crafts and activities for kids. |
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The Main Library and Douglass Branch will be closed September 7. Book returns and the E-Library are always open! |
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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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Club Fred meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4–5 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Join us after school for
games, activities, and more! |
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Stop by on Wednesday afternoons for fun do-it-yourself activities. For school-aged kids. |
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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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Teens, you can read and win prizes! The Fall Reading Challenge for Teens begins September 1. Sign up » |
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Teen Lounge
Every day after school from 3–4:30 pm
EVERY DAY after school, middle and high school students can stop by the Main Library in The Studio for activities and fun.
*Does not meet Sep. 7 or 21. |
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Friday Night Jam Sessions
Fri., September 25, from 6–8 pm
Fourth Fridays
@ Douglass Branch
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Yarn & Shenanigans
Mon., September 21 at 6 pm
Douglass Branch |
Project READ Tutoring
Fridays at 9:30 am |
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Table Talk Book Club:
Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson
Thu., September 8, at 6:30 pm, at Douglass Branch
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Cover-to-Cover Book Club:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Thu., September 10, at 1:30 pm
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Pajama Storytime
Tue., September 1 & 15, at 6:30 pm at Douglass Branch |
Saturday Storytime Saturdays at 9:30 &
10:30 am |
Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am |
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue., September 8, at 6:30 pm |
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NEW TIMES FOR FALL!
Baby Storytime
Mondays at 9:30, 10, & 10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 9:30 &
10:30 am
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Douglass: Last Monday of the month at 11:30 am
Main Library: Last Wednesday of the month
at 11:30 am |
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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. |
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