Tuesdays at Ten | Libraries: Global Reach - Local Touch

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.

This summer, we'll celebrate our library’s 150th anniversary during Tuesdays at Ten with a dive into library and local history. We have a lineup of experts ready to share stories, old and new.

Barbara J. Ford will join us this week to talk about her ALA initiative titled "Libraries: Global Reach - Local Touch." Libraries around the world serve local communities while providing global connections. These connections promote international education, understanding, and peace.

About the Presenter: Barbara J. Ford worked in academic and public libraries for over 50 years. She was president of the American Library Association 1997-1998 and served as director of the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs at the University of Illinois from 2003-2014. Learn more about Ms. Ford here.

Tuesdays at Ten | Summer 2026

• June 2, Libraries: Global Reach - Local Touch
• June 9, The History of Children's Literature
• June 16, Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
• June 23, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Champaign
• June 30, Learn Your Story: Researching and Resources
  
  
• July 7, The Egyptian Trail: Early Roadways in Champaign County
• July 14, History of Libraries in the CU Area
• July 21, From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920's
• July 28, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Urbana

Adults | Social, Presentation, Discussion

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

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