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Sat., Dec. 2, from 2–4 pm | BRING YOUR FAVORITE stuffed animal in for a check-up! Veterinarians-in-training from the U of I will check their weight, temperature, and more, plus address any additional troubles your stuffed friend might be having. Kids will have a chance to get their questions answered and get inspired by college students. Presented in partnership with the UIUC Veterinary Student Outreach Program. |
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Wed., Dec. 6, at 7 pm | LIKE TO WRITE? Come to this month’s Open Mic Night to share your poetry, spoken word, or flash fiction with fellow writers and community members. Sign up to participate or just stop by to be part of the audience. You can also mark your calendar for Writer’s Workshops in Spring 2024. |
Upcoming Local Author Fair |
LOOKING AHEAD to the new year, we will be hosting a Local Author Fair on Saturday, January 6, from 2–5 pm. Interested in participating? Get details and sign up » |
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Crafty Adults | Floral Arranging |
Wed., Dec. 13, at 6 pm | LOVE FLOWERS? So do we! Join artists from the CU Flower House at this month’s Crafty Adults workshop and create your own beautiful flower arrangement. These workshops are very popular and “sell out” quickly. Registration opens December 1 at 9 am. (40 participants) |
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Fri., Dec. 8, at 5 pm | ENJOY HOT CHOCOLATE and listen to harp music in the Library Café. Performers from the Roslyn Rensch Central Illinois Chapter of the American Harp Society will entertain you with wintry tunes. |
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Virtual Visits with Bestselling Authors |
Wed., Dec. 6, at 7 pm | ENJOY A VIRTUAL VISIT with New York Times bestselling author and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast Lori Gottlieb, as part of the Illinois Libraries Present series. She will share tools to help in everyday life, especially as you prepare for the holidays. Sign up to get the Zoom link. Last month’s talk by chef Maya-Camille Broussard included 600 people tuning in live. Next up? Bestselling science fiction authors Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells will weigh in on Speculating Our AI Future (1/11, 7 pm). |
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Thank You for Your Support! |
WE APPRECIATE your support! Support from community members allows us to enrich our resources and services, providing more mobile wifi hotspots, books for kids to keep, career help, storytimes, and digital books and magazines.
You can show your Library Love with a donation to the Champaign Public Library Foundation. |
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DECEMBER 15 marks the end of the Stick Together and Read! Challenge. A record number of 1,162 infants, kids, and teens are currently participating—and it’s not too late to sign up! Already finished? Stop by to pick up your prize. |
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TECH QUESTIONS? This month’s Getting Started with Tech series (Tuesdays at 2 pm) includes hands-on workshops where you can learn how to use iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and how to take photos with a smartphone or tablet. Our evening Tech Workshop (12/18) is designed to help you get started with streaming services.
If you’re already comfortable using a computer, try something new at a Specialty Tech Workshop. This month, you can learn how to create a festive winter-themed greeting card using Adobe Illustrator (12/11). |
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Sign up online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We are happy to help! |
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For Job Seekers & Entrepreneurs |
NEED HELP looking for a job or launching a business? Local experts presenting this month include Scott Clanin, owner of Clanin Marketing (12/13), Mark Pelmore, co-founder of Business Elevator (12/19), and Kevin Martlage, president of Nextier Advisors (12/21).
Career Workshops »
12/4 · Tech Tips for Your Job Search, 7 pm
12/5 · Career & Job Help, drop in 11 am–1 pm
12/21 · Career Lunch & Learn: How to Have Difficult Conversations, 12 pm
Business Workshops »
12/13 · VIRTUAL: Website Audit Checklist for 2024, 10 am · Sign up to get the Zoom link »
12/19 · Write Your Business Plan, 7 pm |
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FriendShop Gift Certificates |
SHOP LOCAL for the holidays! Gift certificates are available at the FriendShop Bookstore, plus great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Most items are $2 or less. Children’s and teen items are only 50¢. And the best part? All the money you spend goes right back to the library since the items sold are donations and the store is staffed by volunteers. The shop includes more than 20,000 used books, movies, and audiobooks, and is located on the lower level of the Main Library.
Open Wednesday–Saturday, 12–3 pm
• December 13–16, Members’ Half-Price Sale
• December 27–30, Tag Bag Sale
• During December, purchase 5 gift certificates and get one free!
Joining the Library Friends is easy—plus your membership includes 2 free books when you sign up. |
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DID YOU KNOW? New Releases hit the shelves every week on Tuesday morning. Reserve your copy now or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We’ll let you know when your hold items are ready for pickup! |
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THE LIBRARY will be closed December 24 and 25, and on New Year’s Day. Book returns and the E-Library are always open! |
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR ADULTS
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Medicare Help
Tue., Dec. 5, from 1–5 pm
Open enrollment for Medicare ends December 7. Call 217/403-2000 to sign up for help with your application. Sign up » |
Coffee and a Craft | Macramé Tree
Thu., Dec. 14, at 2 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
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Tuesdays at Ten | 150 Years of Art at the University of Illinois
with Dr. Ian Wang
Tuesdays, Dec. 5 & 12
10 am |
Project READ Tutoring
Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, and 15
Drop in 9:30–11:30 am |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
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SIGN UP to get reading recommendations twice a month. Select up to 24 categories—including New York Times bestsellers, cookbooks, audiobooks, mysteries, and sci-fi. Sign up » |
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Table Talk Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Tue., Dec. 12, at 6:30 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
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Cover-to-Cover Book Club: A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan
Thu., Dec. 14, at 1:30 pm |
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LOOKING for something exciting to do after school? Meets in The Studio!
Teen Lounge
Every day after school
3–4:30 pm
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Mon., Dec. 4 & 18, from 1–4:30 pm
Champaign Unit 4 schools are closed from Dec. 25–Jan. 9. |
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X-treme STEAM | Stop-motion Movies
Sat., Dec. 9, at 2 pm
@ Douglass Branch
For school-age kids |
LEGO Club!
Sat., Dec. 9, at 3 pm
For ages 5 and up
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
• Marble Run Mazes
• Tech Toys
• Snowflake Suncatcher
• Arctic Animals |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
For school-age kids
Activities include Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses, Read to the Dogs, Celebrating Winter Holidays, and Family Bingo Night. |
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Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am |
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The Studio at the Library
• Saturdays (9–6)
• Sundays (12–6)
Open weekends or by appointment. |
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