February 2019
Upcoming Youth & Teen Events
@ The Urbana Free Library
The Library is closed Monday, February 18 for Staff Day.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 2
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Megan's Reading Room (Children's Area)

Celebrate the Year of the Pig with crafts, music, and books!

Prairie Breezes Presents Music & Magic
Sunday, February 3
2 PM - 2:45 PM
The Busey-Mills Reading Room (First Floor)

Join musician Mr. Stephens for super-fun kids music for super-fun kids and magician Greg Loschenfor dazzling magic tricks. 

For families of all ages.
LEGO ®  Palooza!
Annual LEGO ®  building contest!
Saturday, March 16

Enter your original creation in the LEGO® building contest! Registration begins Monday, February 4.   Click here to see the contest rules and to register. Registration is required.

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this contest. 
Babies' Lap Time
Tuesdays 10 AM & 10:45 AM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
Toddler Story Time
Wednesdays 10 AM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)

February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays 10 AM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)

February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
Baby and Toddler Yoga
Saturday, February 16
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)
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Chess+ for Kids
Saturdays 3:30 - 5 PM
Children's Area (Ground Floor)

February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23


Crafty Story Time
Saturday, February 9
11 - 11:30 AM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)
Young Artist's Studio: Impulse & Improvisation
Sunday, February 3
3 - 3:45 PM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)
Second Saturday Board Games
Saturday, February 9
2 - 6 PM
The MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room (First Floor)
Urbana Otaku Manga Club

Friday, February 1
4 - 5 PM
The Lewis Auditorium
(Ground Floor)
Spanish Story Time - Feb 9 @ 2:30 PM
Wee Love Music: Valentine's Day Program
Sunday, February 10 - 3 - 3:30 PM
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
Celebrate Valentine's Day with music, movement, and fun for your little one with Ms. Teresa.


For children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Bengali Arts & Crafts for Teens
Thursday, February 14 - 3:30 - 5 PM
The Satterthwaite Conference Room (Ground Floor)

This week teens are invited to get a henna tattoo, browse comic books from India, or try making Bengali crafts. Bring a friend and join us!

This program is a part of the Library's participation in a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program focusing on the novel The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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.

Bengali Crafts & Folktales for Children
Saturday, February 23 - 4 - 4:45 PM
Megan's Reading Room (Children's Area)
Families are invited to come hear fun and mysterious Bengali folktales and stories. Afterwards there will be a chance to make a craft and enjoy a snack.

This program is a part of the Library's participation in a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program focusing on the novel The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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
CLICK HERE for more NEA Big Read events
Teen Open Lab
The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library becomes the  Teen Open Lab  most Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3-5:30 PM .

Music recording, 3D printing, sewing, reading, drawing, crafting, gaming, film-making, or just hanging out. The  Teen Open Lab  has something for everyone!
See our Event Calendar for a complete list of events