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Teen Open Lab
2025-04-15 15:00:00 2025-04-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Open Lab The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tuesday, April 15
3:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 15:00:00 2025-04-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Open Lab Join us for Teen Open Lab! The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

The Urbana Free Library

The Lewis Auditorium

Join us for Teen Open Lab!

Enjoy Teen Open Lab most Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Each week will feature rotating themed activities. Makerspace materials like sewing machines, 3D printers, vinyl sticker cutters, etc. will always be available.

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1st Full Week: PLAY

  • Board games
  • Video games — Switch, PS4, and Wii
  • Online games
  • Instruments — Guitar/bass (acoustic and electric), banjo, keyboard, electric drum set
  • Etc.

2nd Week: CREATE/DESIGN

  • Drawing, coloring, and painting
  • Sewing
  • Fiber arts
  • Paper crafts
  • Etc.

3rd Week: BUILD/CONSTRUCT

  • LEGO®
  • Domino runs
  • Marble tracks
  • Cardboard structures
  • Etc.

4th Week: WRITE/DIRECT/PRODUCE

  • Writing — fiction, poetry, music, scripts, etc.
  • Stop motion
  • Short-form videos
  • Music recording
  • Etc.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School Students | High School Students |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen |

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The Urbana Free Library
Phone: 217-367-4057
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Spring Holiday
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Spring Holiday)
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About the library

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

Upcoming events

Slavic Story Time
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Spring Holiday - Library Closed
Sun, Apr 20, All day
The Urbana Free Library
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Community Choices
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Choices
Senior Arts Collective Club: Creative Collaborations
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Campus Cooperative Preschool
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Campus Cooperative Preschool
LIbrary Staff visit Children's Center Preschool
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Center
Library Staff at UMS SPLASH
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Urbana Middle School
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Battle of the Books Celebration - Urbana School District 116
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
I-Hotel
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at The Well Experience
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Well Experience
Jump Into Science
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Language Explorers
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery
Watercolors with Artist-in-Residence Hua Nian for Seniors
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project READ group meeting
Mon, Apr 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Apr 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Arts Collective Club: Creative Collaborations
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Tiny Teen Open Lab
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Library Staff at Cooperative Nursery School
Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cooperative Nursery School
Library Staff at UMS SPLASH
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Urbana Middle School
Tiny Teen Open Lab
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Library Staff at Yankee Ridge STEM Night
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
Make and Take Craft
Thu, May 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Crafty Tales
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Tiny Teen Open Lab
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Library Staff at Orchard Downs Kids Club
Thu, May 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Orchard Downs
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Members Only Night
Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Regular-Price Sale
Fri, May 02, All day
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Half-Price Sale
Sat, May 03, All day
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
Sunflowers!
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area,Megan's Reading Room
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat - Virtual Visit
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online
Register
Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You!
Sun, May 04, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Free Giveaway
Sun, May 04, All day
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Live performance by the Parkland Guitar Ensemble!
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Cancelled
Cinco de Mayo
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Library Staff at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Tue, May 06, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Books and Bounces!
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Thomas Paine School
Wed, May 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Library Staff at Prairie Winds of Urbana
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Prairie Winds of Urbana - Dining Room
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room
Teen Open Lab
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Craft Happy Hour: Floral Sun Prints!
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Thomas Paine School
Thu, May 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thomas Paine Elementary
Crafty Tales
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Sola Gratia Farm
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sola Gratia Farm
Conversation Café
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room,The Lewis Auditorium
Tin Foil Art
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Leal Elementary
Mon, May 12, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Leal Elementary
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Movies & Sharing
Mon, May 12, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Leal Elementary
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Leal Elementary
Books and Bounces!
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
The Urbana Free Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond - Virtual Visit
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online
Register
Translating, Transcribing, and Summarizing Documents with AI
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Register
Teen Open Lab
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Seed Exchange @ Art at the Market
Sat, May 17, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana's Market at the Square
May Flowers: Make a Paper Bouquet
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Cancelled
UFLive! presents Camellia Moon
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Young Artist's Studio: Drawing Pokemon with Hua Nian
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
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