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Great Author Visit with Brendan Slocumb |
WE ARE THRILLED to welcome author and musician Brendan Slocumb on Thursday, October 12, for the next Great Authors at the Library visit. He will offer two presentations—the afternoon talk (2 pm) will include a violin performance and the evening talk (7 pm) will include a Q&A and book signing. |
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Mr. Slocumb’s bestselling musical mysteries include A Violin Conspiracy, selected for the Good Morning America Book Club. Slocumb’s recent novel, Symphony of Secrets, gets glowing reviews as well, including this one from Kirkus Reviews: “This is a superb novel that will appeal to any thriller fan, not just readers with an ear for classical music. Sophomore novels don’t get much better than this.”
Both locations will close at 5 pm to prepare. Doors open at 6:30 pm at the Main Library exclusively for this event.
>> Brendan Slocumb books at the library |
Made possible with support from the Library Foundation. |
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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN and autumn with a book “treat” to take home. Kids—from infants through grade 5—get to choose one free book during our weeklong Halloween Booktacular Giveaway at the Main Library and Douglass Branch from October 25–31. Just stop by and ask at the Children’s Desk! |
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Wed., Oct. 25, at 9:45 & 10:30 am | ENJOY STORIES, music, and movement for children ages 3 to 5, with a parent or caregiver. This 30-minute storytime emphasizes pre-reading skills and activities. We will parade through the Children’s area after. Costumes welcome! |
It’s a Howl-o-ween Party! |
Sat., Oct. 28, from 2–4 pm | JOIN US for an afternoon of Halloween fun with creepy crafts and ghoulish games. Pick up your free book (for infants through grade 5). Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome! |
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Virtual Visits with Bestselling Authors |
THIS MONTH you can enjoy virtual visits with two bestselling authors: horror author Stephen Graham Jones on (10/4 at 7 pm) and children’s book author and artist Grace Lin (10/17 at 7 pm). Sign up to get the Zoom link:
10/4 · Virtual Visit with Stephen Graham Jones, 7 pm
10/17 · Virtual Visit with Grace Lin, 7 pm
Presented in partnership with Illinois Libraries Present, a coalition of 200+ public libraries. |
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LIKE TO WRITE? Hone your skills and meet other writers at this month’s Writer’s Workshops. Molly MacRae will share guideance on Plot & Prose (10/4) and Julian Parrott will focus on Cliffhangers & Climax (10/18). Writer’s Workshops meet Wednesdays at 7 pm » |
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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE WORKSHOPS is back! Join local artist Lori Fuller at this month’s Crafty Adults workshop and create your own beautiful acrylic painting. Fuller received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Art Education and is currently pursuing a doctorate at the U of I School of Art + Design. Sign up for a session at the Main Library (Wed., Oct. 11, at 6 pm) or at the Douglass Branch (Sat., Oct 28, at 1 pm). Registration opens October 1 at 9 am. |
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NEED HELP applying for Medicare? Call 217/403-2000 or sign up online to get your questions answered (10/17–12/5) by Nicole Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist for Champaign County Health Care Consumers. |
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CU Jazz Fest: Reginald Lewis |
Sun., Oct. 29, at 3 pm | LIKE JAZZ? So do we! Enjoy listening to live music at the library as part of the Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival (October 26–29), when Reginald Lewis & Friends take the stage. |
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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 basic Keyboard and Mouse Skills, how to use Windows Computers, and strategies for organizing and storing files, plus How to Find Podcasts. Our evening Tech Workshop (10/16) is designed to help you get started with the internet. Sign up online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We are happy to help! |
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Job Seekers & Entrepreneurs |
LOOKING FOR A JOB or launching a business? We can help! Local experts presenting this month include Shari Fox, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (10/10), Marisa Peacock, U of I Department of Advertising (10/24), and Tristin Waldrup, Ippatsu Salon (10/26).
Get that Job! Career Workshops »
10/3 · Career & Job Help | Drop-in Hours, 11 am–1 pm
10/7 · Professional Headshot Sessions, 12–2 pm (Event full)
10/26 · Career Lunch & Learn, 12 pm
Start + Grow Your Business Workshops »
10/10 · Building Endowments 101 for Nonprofits, 1 pm
10/12 · VIRTUAL: Audience Identification & Marketing Plans, 10 am*
10/12 · SBDC at Launch Business Center, 12–3 pm
10/24 · VIRTUAL: Holiday Marketing Checklist, 2 pm*
10/24 · Bring Your Social Media In-house & Make It Thrive, 7 pm
*Some events require reservations.o |
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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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FriendShop Bookstore Sale: 50% Off Everything! |
DURING OCTOBER, you’ll save 50% off EVERYTHING at the FriendShop Bookstore! Open to everyone, the shop includes more than 20,000 used books, movies, and audiobooks, and is located on the lower level of the Main Library.
Most items are $2 or less. Children’s and teen item are only 50¢! And the best part? All the money you spend goes right back to the library. The shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12–3 pm.
From October 25–28, take home a bag of books for $1 at our monthly Tag Bag Sale. |
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The Studio at the Library
Open Weekends starting October 14:
• Saturday (9–6)
• Sunday (12–6)
• or by appointment |
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR ADULTS
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Tuesdays at Ten | Voyage of the Vikings
with Fred Christensen
Tuesdays at 10 am
Oct. 3, 10, 17 |
Intro to Ancestry
Tue., Oct. 24, at 10 am |
Coffee and a Craft:
Fabric Pumpkins
Thu., Oct. 12, at 2 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
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Friday Night Jam Session
Fri., Oct. 27, at 6 pm
@ Douglass Branch
For adults & teens |
ARE YOU a performing artist? We want to give you the chance to shine. Just bring your talent, materials, and instruments—we're going to JAM! Sign up to perform or just drop by to listen! After October, Friday Night Jam Sessions will resume in March 2024. |
Project READ Tutoring
Drop in Fridays from 9:30–11:30 am |
Project READ Introduction to Tutor Training
Fri., Oct. 6, at 10 am
Sign up » |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
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FOR TEENS
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LOOKING for something exciting to do after school? Middle and high school students can stop by the library for activities and fun.
Teen Lounge | Early Edition
Mon., Oct. 2 & 30, from 1–4:30 pm
Teen Lounge
Every day after school
3–4:30 pm |
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Starting October 9, Teen Lounge will meet in The Studio on the lower level! |
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LEGO Club!
Sat., Oct. 14, at 3 pm
For ages 4 and up
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Fall Family Crafting
• Tue., Oct. 17, at 10:30 am
• Thu., Oct. 19, at 2:30 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
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School’s Out! BIG Games Day!
Fri., Oct. 20, from 1–3 pm |
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
@ Douglass Branch
• Articulated Grabber
• Tech Toys
• Skeleton Hand
• Spooktacular Crafts |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
For school-age kids
Activities include 3D Paper Bat Painting, Monster Book, and Gaming through History |
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Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays, 10 am |
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