December 2019
The Library will be closed December 24, 25, and will close at 5:00 p.m. December 31 for the holidays.
MakerSpace Jr.!
Saturday, December 7
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)

Do you like to make stuff?

Would you like to try a 3D printer, drawing tablet, vinyl cutter, sewing machine, or guitar? Do you like making things out of recyclable materials? Are you thinking about making a gift to give someone? You can do all of this and more when you join us for an afternoon of makerspace fun - just for elementary age students!
Young Artist's Studio: Bilingual Yoga for Kids
Sunday, December 8
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver)

Come explore the arts!

Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with local artist Citlaly Stanton for a chance to practice some basic yoga poses AND Spanish words. Citlaly has grown a love for teaching yoga classes for children where she invites youth to learn introductory poses alongside the Spanish language. Dress comfortably and get ready to strike a pose--yoga that is!

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.  
Write On!
Friday, December 13
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.

Questions? Email  ebearden@urbanafree.org .
Candy Christmas Trees
Saturday, December 14
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For children ages 2 years and up and their families

Come make a candy Christmas tree!
Come enjoy Christmas songs and stories, then make your own yummy candy Christmas tree to take home.
Queens' Holiday: Drag Queen Story Hour
Saturday, December 14
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Busey Mills Reading Room (First Floor)

Drag queen story hour for all ages!

The weather outside is frightful, but Drag Queen Story Hour is so delightful! Come as you are or wear your sparkles and finest dress up. There will be stories, crafts and a friendly holiday vibe! All are welcome.
Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) was developed by Michelle Tea, and RADAR Productions. Many libraries host DQSR events as a way of celebrating diversity, building empathy and helping to curb bullying of LGBTQ kids.


Cosponsored by the UP Center of Champaign County .
Slavic Story Time
Sunday, December 15
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)
For children all ages and their caregivers

This story time is all about mittens!

Join us to hear  The Mitten  by Jan Brett and craft your own paper mittens!

Cosponsored by the Russian East European and Eurasian Center at UIUC and The Urbana Free Library.
Noon Year's Eve: Music & Magic!
Tuesday, December 31
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor)

Join us as we welcome musician Mr. Stephens and magician Greg Loschen for a count down to Noon Year's Eve ! Mr. Stephens will share super-fun kids music for super-fun kids, Greg Mr. Loschen will share dazzling magic tricks, and you can make your own Noon Year's Eve crafts to take home!
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