Call for Hygiene Donations
In partnership with Cunningham Township and our generous patrons, The Urbana Free Library is trying to make personal hygiene items available to community members in need.
We invite you to bring new, unopened, personal-sized hygiene items with you during your next library visit. The donation box can be found in our upper lobby, near the Green Street entrance. We are currently accepting bar soap, deodorant, dry shampoo, hand/body/face wipes, combs, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers, toothbrushes, toothpaste and sunscreen.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate by checking out library materials, programs and events, or sign up for a Library Card if you don't already have one. Anyone who signs up for a library card in September can enter to win a 39’’ Smart HD Fire TV! The winning ticket will be drawn on Monday, October 3. Good luck!
Books and More! Bundles
Did you know teachers can request us to pull books on certain topics for specific age levels? The books can just be picked up at the library or delivered to your school if you are in USD116! Spend no time rapidly searching for materials! Let us help.
This year, in the first 100 "Book and More Bundles" teacher requests, a free gift to use in your classroom will be included! Our little way of saying thank you for our teachers do for the children of our community.
Visit https://urbanafreelibrary.org/node/1179 to fill out a short form to request materials!
Poems Across Urbana Sign Giveaway
Help cover the community in poetry through September!
While supplies last, you can pick up a yard sign displaying a poem written by local talent! The signs are free and can be displayed in your yard or window. The poems cover a variety of topics from trees to dogs to wellness. Pick up your sign at the main desk today!
Want a sign for your business? Wonderful! Businesses can also to pick up a sign to display.
Every paver has a story!
Have you explored Cherry Alley lately? Cherry Alley is one of the original alleys of Urbana dating back to 1833! It's a beautiful walkway paved with personalized bricks that create a mosaic of memories.
Throughout the month of August, The Urbana Free Library Foundation is raising awareness of the personalized Cherry Alley pavers as a great way to honor a loved one, colleague, business, or organization. A personalized paver is a lasting way for you to demonstrate your support of the Library and become part of its history.
Daughters of the American Revolution Book Giveaway
Come to the library and grab your own copy of "Anna Strong: A Spy During the American Revolution" by Sarah Glenn Marsh! This book giveaway is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. While supplies last.
STEAM collection on Hoopla
Check out Hoopla's new collection that features a multitude of STEAM content for students of all ages to explore! From books on coding to discovering the wonders of space, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. Browse STEAM content at http://ow.ly/6SaR50JS7JY
Check out these titles for young adult readers!
Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Young Adult titles that span a wide range of genres, from magical realism to coming-of-age stories.
Check out these new titles!
While fiction is great, sometimes it’s nice to read a book that teaches useful skills. Here are some books the library has recently acquired that contain practical information.