Urbana Free Library

The Urbana Free Library Celebrates 150 Years of Serving the Community With a Birthday Party, Reading Programs, and More

The Urbana Free Library will celebrate its 150th anniversary for a full year, starting with a 150th Birthday Party on June 15, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. All members of the Champaign-Urbana community are welcome and encouraged to attend this free all-ages event. The Library will continue celebrating with programs through June 30, 2025, including historical talks, crafts for all ages, a scavenger hunt, and more.

The Urbana Free Library seeks new board members

URBANA, Ill. — The Urbana Free Library is seeking interested parties to fill two positions on the nine-member board of trustees. The terms will begin July 1, 2023, and end June 30, 2026. 

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.