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Tuesdays at Ten: Out in the Garden

Tuesdays at 10 am, April 1–19, 2025

Gardening season is here! Local experts will share gardening tips and tricks, plant information, and more in this five-part series. No fees. No registration. Just socializing and learning something new!

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Read + Ride Free with MTD

April 6–12, 2025

During National Library Week (April 6–12), you can ride MTD for free when you show your Champaign Public Library or Urbana Free Library card.

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Studio Drop-in Hours

Saturdays from 9 am–6 pm + Sundays, 12–6 pm

Drop in for weekend open hours! Creative tools include Cricut machines, sewing machines, Glowforge laser cutters, recording booths, and more.

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