The Library will close at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 and be closed
Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving
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Free Legal
Advice Clinic
Monday, November 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Satterthwaite Conference Room
(Ground Floor)
Have a legal question or need legal advice? Would it help to talk to a lawyer? Get free legal advice from a licensed attorney on DUIs, landlord/tenant problems, court summons, traffic tickets, and other general issues.
Have questions? Need to find out more? Call La Línea at 217-417-5897 or email
[email protected]
to make an appointment today.
Cosponsored by
La Línea
,
CUFAIR
, and
The Urbana Free Library
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Thanks / No Thanks! An Open Scene Slam
Tuesday, November 5
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Busey Mills Reading Room (First Floor)
Enjoy an evening of poetry and card-making!
Stop by our mini-Makerspace to create a thank you card for somebody who deserves a shout-out. Then take a turn at our open mic to share poetry about gratitude – or maybe a poem that says, ”No Thanks!” Bring your own poem or read a favorite by someone else. Hosted by Urbana's own
Poet Laureate Will Reger
.
Open Scene Open Mic
, a downtown showcase of poetry, spoken word, music,
and artistic expression designed to promote community, creativity, and connection!
All ages welcome
.
Cosponsored by the
Urbana Arts & Culture Program
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NaNoWriMo: Come Write In
Thursday, November 7, 14 & 21
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room (First Floor)
Come work on your NaNoWriMo novel at the Library!
November is
National Novel Writing Month
(NaNoWriMo), a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. 30 days, 50,000 words, and one wild ride.
Join us at the Library on Thursdays during November (11/7, 11/14, and 11/21) from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for a NaNoWriMo Write In. We’ll have the glass reading room on the first floor open for writers to come in and work on their novel. There will be plenty of outlets, tables and chairs, armchairs, and snacks will be provided!
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A Musical Afternoon with the Sibs + Armand
Saturday, November 9 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Busey Mills Reading Room (First Floor)
Live music featuring local favorites,
Dorothy Martirano
and
Armand Beaudoin
, joined by cellist
Edward Hayes
.
The Sibs + features the talents of Dorothy Martirano (violin) and her brother Edward Hayes (cello) with Armand Beaudoin (basetto). The group will perform pieces written/arranged by the Sibs, and by Ed & Dorothy's father Truman Hayes, DMA in composition (1962) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. You can expect exceptional talent, and a creative and vibrant performance from this trio!
Edward Hayes studied the cello with the late Robert Swenson of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, at Interlochen Music Academy, and the Eastman School (Rochester, N.Y.) with Ron Leonard. He performed with the Toronto Symphony for many years. He is currently a member of the Zephyr Piano Trio, and arranges and composes music for many groups in the greater Toronto area.
Local musicians Dorothy Martirano and Armand Beaudoin perform with several groups in a variety of musical styles. They've thrilled many audiences with their exquisite musicianship and spirited performances.
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Meet the Author: Kyle Lukoff
Sunday, November 10
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Busey Mills Reading Room (First Floor)
Join children's book author and reviewer Kyle Lukoff, as he reads from his new picture book,
When Aidan Became a Brother
.
Join children's book author Kyle Lukoff for storytime, as he reads from his new heartfelt picture book,
When Aidan Became a Brother
, about a trans boy preparing for a new sibling. Kyle will share about his writing process and answer questions about his personal experience.
For families and those young at heart.
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Colored Pencil 101
Monday, November 11, 18, & December 2
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Satterthwaite Conference Room (Ground Floor)
Especially for older artists at all levels (50 years plus).
Create a seasonal postcard-sized drawing using colored pencil. Artist and teacher
Lori Fuller
will provide step by step instructions, and go over basic drawing skills and colored pencil techniques such as layering and blending. This class meets for three sessions. All materials will be provided but registration is required and class size is limited.
Made possible by an
Urbana Arts & Culture Grant
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Binding Our State Together: 200 Years of Canals, Railroads, Postal Service, Interurbans, and Roads
Tuesday, November 12
7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Jean Evans Archives Room
I
n Illinois, as in most places, people and communities have sought to connect with other places for personal, cultural, economic, and political reasons. During our 200 years, private companies, state government, and national government have developed different forms of transportation and communication. Each form made unique contributions to this binding process by expanding the spaces used by people and economic activities and would be worthy of its own session. Yet, at this time of our bicentennial, this session will cover them as part of the cumulative effect. Our territory was changed from a sparsely settled and minimally connected area to a place with an extensive set of linkages between communities and regions. As these linkages expanded connectivity for most people, some have had to deal with fewer connections by any means other than an automobile.
Clearly, these transportation and postal service developments have been key factors in shaping our state’s history and character. Though the core changes are obvious and perhaps taken for granted, the details and interesting stories along that historical path are fascinating and illustrate our desires and need for connections.
Presented by Dr. Norman Moline, Professor Emeritus, Augustana College
This Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation is co-sponsored by
The Champaign County Genealogical Society
, the
Champaign County History Museum
, and the
Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
.
Ilinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH, Illinois Humanities, our partnering organizations, or our funders.
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UFLive! presents Ther'Up.Y
Sunday, November 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Busey Mills Reading Room (First Floor)
Bring the whole family for live local music with
Ther'Up.Y
!
Ther'Up.Y is a multifaceted band combined with some of Central Illinois finest musicians and artists under the leadership of Aaron Wilson aka A+. They aim to get you up out of your seats and bring therapeutic music for your soul!
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Lewis Auditorium
Each year the Friends hold massive sales of great used books in spring, summer, and fall. You can also browse a selection of gently used books year-round at The Urbana Free Library Cafe and Friends Book Shop.
- Thursday, November 21 • 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. (members only)
- Friday, November 22 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (regular-price sale)
- Saturday, November 23 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (regular-price sale)
- Sunday, November 24 • 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (half-price sale)
- Monday, November 25 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (free giveaway).
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