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Bedazzling Butterfly Tents

Sat, May 30, 2026
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Experience the wonder and beauty of live butterflies!

Learn all about butterflies and spend time in an indoor butterfly tent where you get to observe live butterflies flying, eating, and more! 

Drop by the library anytime between noon - 4:00 pm.

Butterflies, tables, and tents will be located inside of the library in Robeson Pavilion Rooms A and B.  

To learn more about Absolute Science, please visit their   website.


SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS + FAMILIES

• May 17, Join the Party! Summer Reading Kickoff, 12-3 pm
• May 23, BIG, Bang, Bubbles Show!, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• May 30, Bedazzling Butterfly Tents, 12-4 pm

• June 6, Wendy & DB | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm
• June 13, Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, 12–3 pm · Douglass Branch
• June 20, Yo-Yo Champion Mark Hayward, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• June 27, The Rope Warrior, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

• July 11, Little Miss Ann | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm
• July 18, Hands-On Science & Discovery Stations, 1–4 pm
• July 25, The Magic Show with Kayleigh Rodgers, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

• Aug 1, Dino Academy, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• Aug 2, Summer Reading Celebration, 12-3 pm

All ages | Activity

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

The Library is committed to making events accessible for all. To request an Americans with Disabilities Accommodation, please complete this form, or contact us by email at info@champaign.org, by phone at 217/403-2000, or through chat. Learn more about accessibility at the library.


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