Celebrate National Library Week with us! Enjoy a poetry reading, eclipse viewing party, storytimes, crafty programs for all ages, a puzzle race and more at the 15 events planned for April 7–13, 2024. Library events are free and open to everyone.
New this year! During National Library Week (April 7–13), you can ride MTD for free when you show your Champaign Public Library or Urbana Free Library card. Enjoy relaxing on your next trip around town when you “Read + Ride with MTD.”
National Library Week is a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Community members can show appreciation and support for libraries by signing up for a library card, visiting the library, and sharing “library love” on social media.
First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and celebrated by libraries across the country each April.
Need a library card? Sign up today!
The Urbana Free Library
urbanafreelibrary.org/using-library/library-cards
Champaign Public Library
champaign.org/getacard
You can plan your trip at mtd.org.
Available on all routes throughout the week.
“Read + Ride with MTD” is presented in partnership with Champaign–Urbana Mass Transit District, Champaign Public Library, and The Urbana Free Library.
TUFL – National Library Week Events
The Glass Room Poets: Reading and Reception
Sunday, April 7 • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For teens and adults
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a reading and reception.
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Project Read
Monday, April 8 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For adults
Learn English or improve reading and math skills!
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Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, April 8 • 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For all ages
Come to the Library and watch the eclipse!
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Drive-In Movie
Monday, April 8 • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For children
Beep, beep! Make your own car out of a box, take it through the car wash, and enjoy a short drive-in movie and snack afterward. Cars made at the event go home with their drivers.
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Books and Bounces!
Tuesday, April 9 • 10:00 - 10:25 a.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For children
Come to the Library with your baby and enjoy a time of songs, books, and rhymes!
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Teen Open Lab
Tuesday, April 9 • 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For teens
Join us for Teen Open Lab!
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Second Tuesday Stitching Circle
Tuesday, April 9 • 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For adults
Want some company while you craft?
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Scotland’s Resources: More than Scotslandspeople!
Tuesday, April 9 • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Zoom | Register • For adults
Discover tricks to Scottish genealogy!
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Teen Open Lab
Wednesday, April 10 • 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For teens
Join us for Teen Open Lab!
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Crafty Tales
Thursday, April 11 • 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For children
Enjoy music, books, and a fun craft in-person at the Library!
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Teen Open Lab
Thursday, April 11 • 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For teens
Join us for Teen Open Lab!
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Puzzle It Out: Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Saturday, April 13 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library | Register • For all ages
Can you beat the clock? Grab 1-3 friends or family members and put a puzzle together before the timer goes off!
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Latin American Story Time
Saturday, April 13 • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For children
Stories and songs in English and Spanish!
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Chess+ for Kids
Saturday, April 13 • 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library. • For children
Come play games with us!
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Red Herring Writers: A Boneyard Arts Event
Saturday, April 13 • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library • For adults
Join us for this annual Boneyard Arts program!
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