Library Love Videos

We interviewed a few community members about why they *love* Champaign Public Library. Prepare to be inspired by these wonderful “Library Love” stories!

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | A Library for Life

Community members tell us why they love the library—you’ll hear from 11 library ambassadors! This compilation includes Amanda Harris, Project READ program manager; Charlisa Hart, business owner; Rajeev Malik, member of the Library Board of Trustees; Karin Markovich, parent; Candace McMaster and Thom Moore, retirees; Stacey Robinson, illustrator; Huan Song, Launch at the Library user and Library Friends volunteer; Mallory Morris, former associate principal of Edison Middle School, and two teens, Abby and Leyton. (5 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Thom Moore

Retiree Thom Moore tells us why he loves the library. (2 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Karin & Aviv

Mother of three Karin Markovich and her son Aviv tell us how they fell in love with the library after moving here from Israel.

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Huan Song

Launch at the Library user and Library Friends volunteer Huan Song tells us why she loves the library. (3 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Amanda Harris

Project READ Program Manager Amanda Harris tells us why she loves the library. (2 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Stacey Robinson

Illustrator Stacey Robinson tells us why he loves the library. (2 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Charlisa Hart

Business owner Charlisa Hart tells us why she loves the library. Charlisa is a member of the Table Talk Book Club based at the Douglass Branch. (2 min)

Why People Love Champaign Public Library | Candace McMaster

Retired high school teacher Candace McMaster tells us why she loves the library. (2 min)

Why Teens Love Champaign Public Library

Teens love the library! Three teens tell us what makes the this library so great—including books, movies, and CDs to check out, free events, and inspiring art displays. Thank you to this special group of library ambassadors, Abby, Leyton, and Nicholas! And thank you to Mallory Morris, former associate principal, Edison Middle School, who was our liaison with the Champaign Unit 4 School District for this project. (2 min)