February 2019
Upcoming Events @ The Urbana Free Library
The Library is closed Monday, February 18 for Staff Day.
Want to get involved in our strategic planning process?
The Library is seeking community members for two roles during our strategic planning process. CLICK HERE to learn more and complete the form to volunteer.

Look for more information about our strategic planning process and how you can give input via a community survey and focus groups soon!
Saturday, February 9
3 PM - 4:30 PM
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)

Come test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at the Library's second adult spelling bee! If you are the last speller standing you will not only have incredible bragging rights, but a unique trophy and magnificent Urbana themed gift basket! Or if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Urbana neighbors. Space is limited; registration is required.
Midwest Model Railroad Club Train Show
Saturday, February 23 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, February 24 - 1 - 4 PM
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
 All aboard! Railroad enthusiasts are welcome to one of the best N-gauge railroad displays in the area. Watch the trains, learn about railroad history, or browse through the special display of books. The Midwest Central Railroad Club Train Show is your destination for model railroading fun! 

For train lovers of all ages.

Co-sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and the Midwest Central Railroad Club.
Winter Reading Until Feb. 28
There's still plenty of time to sign up for Winter Reading! Stop by the Question Desk on the ground floor or the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor to get your reading log today!

Winter Reading Book Club
MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room (First Floor)

February 9 & 23
11:00 AM - Noon
Saturday, February 2
NEA Big Read Cultural Celebration
2:00 - 4:00 PM
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
Chinese New Year Celebration
12:30-1:30 PM
Megan's Reading Room
(Children's Area)
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with crafts, music, and books!
CLICK HERE for more NEA Big Read events
February 3 @ 2 PM
Busey-Mills Reading Room
(First Floor)

Prairie Breezes presents Music & Magic
Join musician Mr. Stephens for super-fun music for super-fun kids and magician Greg Loschen for dazzling magic tricks. 

For families of all ages.
February 17 @ 2 PM
Busey-Mills Reading Room
(First Floor)

UFLive! presents Brandon T. Washington
Join us for a performance by the multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Brandon T. Washington.

Brandon T. Washington has been a prominent figure in the Champaign-Urbana music scene since the late nineties as a lead vocalist and songwriter. Currently, he can be seen as a solo performer, as well as one third of the acoustic rhythm and blues trio New Souls. He is also the General Music Teacher at Dr. Howard Elementary School.

UFLive! concerts take place on the third Sunday of most months and are made possible by the generous support of The Urbana Free Library Foundation.




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