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The Studio at the Library 

Open Saturdays (9–6) and Sundays (12–6)

Explore the new 8,000 sq. ft. space on the lower level including creative tools like 3D printers and recording studios. Open weekends! Studio »

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Tuesdays at Ten | 150 Years of Art at the University of Illinois

Tuesdays at 10 am

Learn from Dr. Ian Wang about a century and a half of art at the U of I, including major art movements, development of art galleries, and more. Through Dec 12.

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Shop local + support your library: FriendShop Bookstore

Open Wed–Sat, from 12–3 pm

Great gift books, audiobooks, and movies are available at the FriendShop Bookstore, open Wed–Sat, from 12–3 pm. Most items are $2 or less—and every purchase helps the library!

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The Studio at the Library is open on weekends, Saturday (9-6) and Sunday (12-6). Studio »

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FriendShop Bookstore is open Wednesday–Saturday from 12–3 pm.

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