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Image for event: Library's 150th Birthday Party!

Library's 150th Birthday Party!

1874-2024
2024-06-15 13:00:00 2024-06-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library's 150th Birthday Party! The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium, Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Saturday, June 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 13:00:00 2024-06-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library's 150th Birthday Party! The Library’s 150th anniversary celebration starts with a birthday party! The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium, Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

The Urbana Free Library

The Lewis Auditorium, Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

The Library’s 150th anniversary celebration starts with a birthday party!

The Library is turning 150 this year!

Come celebrate with us! There will be historical games from the Museum of the Grand Prairie, crafts, music from 1874 to the present, and (of course) cake!

The 150th Anniversary celebrations are generously supported by The Urbana Free Library Foundation.  

The Urbana Free Library
Phone: 217-367-4057
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Conveniently located at the corner of Race and Green in downtown Urbana.

Upcoming events

Move & Groove with Musical Play!
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Cemetery Preservation Workshop Morning Session
Sat, Jun 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Archives
This event is full
Cancelled
Library Staff at Summer Senior Event
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Martens Center
Artventures at Krannert Art Museum
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Krannert Art Museum
Cemetery Preservation Workshop Afternoon Session
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Mt. Hope Cemetery
This event is full
PostMark Urbana - Color
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Corner lot at Race St. & Green St.
DIY Mini Terrarium
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
This event is full
Windowsill Gardening for Absolute Beginners
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Puzzle it Out: Jigsaw Puzzle Race!
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
This event is full
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Movies & Sharing
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Drive in Movie
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
The Urbana Free Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Unique Document Discoveries
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online
Register
Next Generation Class Visit
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area,The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff At Brookdale Senior Living
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Musicology 101 with Street College
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Orchard Downs
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Downs Community Center
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Lost in Time: 150th Anniversary Escape Room
Sat, Jun 14, All day
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Register
Conversation Café
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room,The Lewis Auditorium
Love Wins Crafting: DIY for Pride Month
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Lost in Time: 150th Anniversary Escape Room
Sun, Jun 15, All day
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Register
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen open lab early setup for Mortenson Center tour - teen open lab early setup
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Third Tuesday Stitching Circle
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urbana Free Library
The Urbana Free Library Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Musicology 101 with Street College
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Juneteenth Celebration
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Park - 2000 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802
Juneteenth - Library Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
The Urbana Free Library
The Foundation Presents: Giant Desk Concert!
Sun, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Library
Register
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project READ Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Early Learning Center Class Visit
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Musicology 101 with Street College
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Play Days in the Park
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crestview Park
Read at the Market
Sat, Jun 28, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Farmer's Market
Library Staff at Jettie Rhodes Day
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
King Park
Cancelled
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library
Make and Take Craft
Tue, Jul 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff At ClarkLindsey
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library
Musicology 101 with Street College
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Gussy Up Your Bike!
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Conversation Café @ Health and Wellness Center
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Urbana Park District Health and Wellness Center
Independence Day - Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
The Urbana Free Library
Weird Fiction!
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room
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