The Library will close at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 and be closed
Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving
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Teen Video Gaming
Friday, November 1
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
The Lewis Auditorium becomes an old-school video arcade for Teen Video Gaming!
Join Teen Librarians for an afternoon of video gaming! The Library has a Switch, PS4's, N64's, WiiU, and a GameCube to play from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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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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Space Society
Saturday, November 9
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For children ages 3 years and up and their families
This is for anyone who loves space!
Do you like space? Then come to this program to see a space shuttle tile exhibit and hear fun read-alouds with
The University of Illinois Space Society
.
You will learn interesting facts about space and participate in cool demos like the liquid nitrogen demo!
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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.
Cosponsored by the
UP Center of Champaign County
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Young Artist's Studio: Make Your Masterpiece
Sunday, November 10
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver)
Come explore the arts!
Join local artists
Kamelia Roman
and
Kauryn Karmazinasus
for a chance to let your creativity run wild! Kamelia and Kauryn will share a multitude of arts and crafts materials for youth to create a masterpiece all their own.
The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by
The Urbana Free Library
and the the
Urbana Arts & Culture Program
designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts! All events in the series are free and open to the public.
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Write On!
Friday, November 15
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For grades K-8
Do you like to create stories with words and pictures?
Join us for time to write and illustrate your own stories. Led by librarian and story-maker Elaine Bearden. Register
HERE
or call 217-367-4069.
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Family Reading Night Celebration!
Thursday, November 21
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Megan's Reading Room (Ground Floor)
Come celebrate reading with stories and crafts for the whole family!
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