The Urbana Free Library

The Library wants to hear from you!  Teen Open Lab is always busy, but maybe that's not your thing.  On Monday, April 23rd from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Library staff are holding a meeting (with... read more >

In 1975, William Elliot Dye became Champaign’s first black Chief of Police. Dye’s appointment was an important moment in the city’s history, as officials struggled to bring diversity and fairness to... read more >

This coming week marks Earth Week, leading up to the 48th celebration of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22.  You will want to mark your calendar for two great events next weekend for Earth Day at... read more >

Happy 2018 National Library Week!The first National Library Week was celebrated in 1958 with a theme of “Wake Up and Read!" As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of National Library Week it seems... read more >

In honor of National Poetry Month and the upcoming Boneyard Arts Festival, April 12-15, we here at the Archives want to offer you a poem, The Boneyard.Written by Edgar Welton Cooley in 1925 the title... read more >

        Celebrate National Library Week with the Urbana Free Library. Woof, Woof! Come Read to the Dogs and enjoy dog related crafts on Monday, April 9 from 4:15 -... read more >

Have you looked at the For Teens section on the Library’s website lately? Did you know there was one? It can be found by hovering over the “Service Areas” menu on the Library’s home page and clicking... read more >

                      Novellas, which are basically just long short stories or short novels, are great for times you want an... read more >

Do you have a passion for poetry?  The 14th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition is now open.  All contestants must be Illinois residents and 18 years of age or over. Winners... read more >

Africa is a continent with a long, rich history and beautiful landscapes, i.e. a wonderful setting for a picture book! I’ve read some great examples recently and had to share the amazing stories and... read more >