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Celebrate National Library Week!
April 7–13, 2024
Celebrate Library Love * Watch the Eclipse * Ride MTD for Free!
CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK with us! Enjoy an eclipse viewing party, free tax help, storytimes, magnetic poetry kits, tours of The Studio, and a whole lot of “Library Love” at the 40+ events planned for April 7–13, 2024. Library events are free and open to everyone.
New this year! During National Library Week (April 7–13), you can ride MTD for free when you show your Champaign Public Library or Urbana Free Library card. Enjoy relaxing on your next trip around town when you “Read + Ride with MTD.” Plan your trip at mtd.org. Available on all routes throughout the week.
National Library Week is a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Community members can show appreciation and support for libraries by signing up for a library card, visiting the library, and sharing Library Love on social media.
First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and celebrated by libraries across the country each April.
“Read + Ride with MTD” is presented in partnership with Champaign–Urbana Mass Transit District, Champaign Public Library, and The Urbana Free Library.
Where will you be April 8? Champaign Public Library is hosting an out-of-this-world, all-ages Eclipse Celebration (1–2:30 pm) featuring DJ Silkee, free eclipse glasses, crafts for kids, face painting, and the NASA livestream on view inside. Last time, more than 1500 community members shared an awe-inspiring afternoon together. Rain or shine!
Main Library
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.
