If you’re looking for a fun free family activity this weekend within a couple hours drive of CU, discover sheepherding. It's a great spectator sport! The Land of Lincoln Border Collie Association is holding a Sheep Dog Trial at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois.  (In the spirit of full disclosure, my husband and I are members of this club, as we own border collies that compete in this sport.) Read more about Border Collies and Sheepherding

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We take great pride in bringing you not only the most popular new music titles, but also great artists whose work flies a little lower on the radar. Below are just a few of the new critically acclaimed records on their way to The Urbana Free Library:

Cold Cave- Cherish the light years Read more about New Music at The Urbana Free Library!

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Partially as a result of my love for Doctor Who, and partially from my overly creative childhood imagination, there’s one thing that will always hold true for me: I LOVE the concept of time travel. Read more about New Views on Time Travel

Read more about The Importance of Reading Fluff

While I love to read all sorts of fiction, my favorite books fall into the very general category of coming-of-age stories. Read more about Two new coming-of-age novels.

“The sizzle, the smoke and the mouthwatering aromas that come from a grill can be yours if you take the time out this month and enjoy the fun and ease of cooking on a grill—indoor or out!”—Chase’s Calendar of Events 2013 Read more about July is National Grilling Month!

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