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“A Taste of Love” with Maya-Camille Broussard |
Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 pm | ENJOY A VIRTUAL VISIT with chef and author Maya-Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad and owner of Chicago-based Justice of the Pies bakery. She’ll be broadcasting from her kitchen, sharing her love of pie, the stories of those who inspired her, plus tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Thanksgiving pie. When you sign up, you can submit a question for the Q&A. Sign up to get the Zoom link »
Presented in partnership with Illinois Libraries Present, a coalition of 200+ public libraries. |
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Short Story Contest, Awards Ceremony & Reading |
DO YOU WRITE? Entries are due by November 10 for the fifth annual Short Story Contest. Three top stories will be read aloud at the awards ceremony and published on the library website. Grand prize includes a one-on-one consultation with a writing expert, a headshot for your portfolio, and a yearlong membership to MasterClass. Get contest details and read stories by previous winners on our website. Read more »
Writer’s Workshops · Wednesdays, 7 pm
11/1 · Finishing Your Story – with Sarah Wisseman
11/29 · Short Story Contest Awards Ceremony & Reading
12/6 · Open Mic Night |
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Art Connection Exhibit & Opening Reception |
Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 pm | CELEBRATE A NEW EXHIBITION, “The Art Connection: Schools to Library,” with kids, teens, and art teachers from Barkstall Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, and Central High. This series showcases artwork by 150 students from Champaign Unit 4 schools each year. The opening reception will be in the FriendShop Bookstore on the lower level. The artwork will be on view through January in the FriendShop and in the Children’s area on the first floor.
Above, from left: Artwork by Anna, Grade 8; Jolie, Grade 5; and Ray, Grade 10. |
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WE PROVIDE enriching resources for community members of all ages. Your donation enhances and makes possible services like The Studio at the Library, home libraries for kids, digital books and magazines, mobile wifi hotspots, Great Authors at the Library visits, and assistance with searching for a job and starting and growing a business. Give a gift to the Champaign Public Library Foundation online or mail a check to Champaign Public Library Foundation, 200 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820. Your support is needed and appreciated. Thank you! |
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Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 pm | ENJOY CREATING handmade decor? Come to this month’s Crafty Adults workshop and create your own macramé masterpiece! Registration opens November 1 at 9 am. (40 participants) Sign up to reserve a spot » |
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Estate Planning, Will & Trust |
Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 pm | DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS about estate planning? Join us to learn about Estate Planning, Will and Trust, from Roaa M. Al-Heeti. Presented in partnership with Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC Attorneys at Law. |
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Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10 am | EXPLORE A WORLD OF PLAY and music with your baby! Join us for different play and activity stations that will challenge your baby's senses. Meet other families with infants and toddlers. Enjoy gentle classical music plus children’s lullabies and songs performed by the Vine Street Ensemble string quartet. |
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Tuesdays, Nov. 7–Dec. 5 | NEED HELP applying for Medicare? Call 217/403-2000 or sign up online for an appointement to get your questions answered by Nicole Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist for Champaign County Health Care Consumers. |
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OUR TECH WORKSHOPS introduce computers, tablets, and more. This month includes an introduction to Apple computers. Sign up online or by calling 217/403-2000.
Getting Started with Tech Workshops »
11/7 · Intro to Apple Computers, 2 pm
11/14 · Intro to Apple Computer Files & Folders, 2 pm
11/20 · Getting Started with Online Shopping, 6:30 pm
11/28 · Intro to Cloud Storage, 2 pm
Already comfortable with a computer? Sign up for a Specialty Tech Workshop to learn something new: |
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Business & Career Workshops |
STARTING OR GROWING a business? Changing careers? We can help! This month’s presenters include charitable giving advisor Shari Fox (11/7), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Madeleline Wolske (11/9), and career advisor Kevin Martlage (11/30).
Business Workshops »
11/7 · Building Endowments 201 for Nonprofits, 1 pm
11/8 · VIRTUAL: Website Design Basics, 10 am*
11/9 · Starting Your Business in Illinois, 10 am
11/9 · SBDC in Launch Business Center, 12–3 pm
11/14 · Financials for Entrepreneurs, 7 pm
11/30 · VIRTUAL: Google Profile & Analytics 4.0 Updates, 2 pm*
Career Workshops »
11/7 · Career & Job Help | Drop-in Hours, 11 am–1 pm
11/22 · Studio Workshop | Intro to Glowforge: Create Your Own Business Card Holder, 7 pm*
11/30 · Career Lunch & Learn, 12 pm
*Some events require reservations. |
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50% Off Children’s Books at FriendShop in November |
SHOP LOCAL! You’ll get 50% off all kids’ and teen titles this month at the FriendShop Bookstore. Open to everyone, the shop offers more than 20,000 books, movies, and audiobooks, plus gift certificates. Most items are $2 or less!
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. Joining the Library Friends is easy. We appreciate your support!
Open Wednesday–Saturday, 12–3 pm
November 5 · Special Sunday Hours, 2–5 pm
November 8, 9, 11 · Members’ Half-Price Sale
November 22, 24, 25 · Tag Bag Sale |
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LIBRARY CLOSED NOVEMBER 10 & 23 |
BOTH LOCATIONS will be closed Friday, November 10, for staff training, and Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving Day. |
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR ADULTS
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Tuesdays at Ten | 150 Years of Art at the University of Illinois with Dr. Ian Wang
Tuesdays at 10 am
Nov. 7–Dec. 12 |
Coffee and a Craft:
Rice Hand Warmer
Thu., Nov. 9, at 2 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
Project READ Tutoring
Drop in Fridays from 9:30–11:30 am |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
NEW SESSIONS start each month for 375 online Gale Courses. Learn Conversational Japanese, how to use Adobe Photoshop, or earn a certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing—there’s something for everyone. Sessions run six weeks and are taught by college instructors. Gale Courses start Nov. 15, Dec. 13, and Jan. 17 » |
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LINKEDIN LEARNING offers 16,000 video tutorials taught by industry experts, available anytime. Get help learning everything from graphic design to customer service skills and management tips. LinkedIn Learning » |
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FOR TEENS
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Teen Lounge
Every day after school*
3–4:30 pm
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Mon., Nov. 6 & 18, from 1–4:30 pm
LOOKING for something exciting to do after school? Middle and high school students can stop by the library for activities and fun.
*No Teen Lounge on November 10, 22, 23, 24. |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
For school-age kids
Activities include Adopt a Pet Rock, Read to the Dogs, Nancy Drew Night, and a DINOvember Party! |
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Activities include Music Mania, Tech Toys, Suspension Bridge Challenge, Plastic Cup Stacking, and Slime Time. |
X-treme STEAM: Mini Boat Challenge
Sat., Nov. 4, at 2 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
LEGO Club!
Sat., Nov. 11, at 3 pm
For age 4 and up
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X-treme STEAM: Why Leaves Change Color
Sun., Nov. 12, at 2 pm |
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Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am |
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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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