An Extraordinary Public Library
The Urbana Free Library is the public library of the City of Urbana.
- Founded in 1874-one of the first public libraries in Illinois.
- Ranked in the top 1 percent of public libraries nationwide.
- Newly expanded, fully accessible historic building.
- Over 1,000 users a day.
- Widely known for friendly service.
- Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Urbana.
- Open every day of the year, except major holidays.
- Director named "Illinois Librarian of the Year" for 2000.
- Five staff members on the adjunct faculty at the University of Illinois library school.
- Roger Ebert calls it "The Urbana Free and Wonderful Library." (And we think he's right.)
