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Play Through History: A Hands-On Board Game Adventure

2025-09-06 13:00:00 2025-09-06 16:00:00 America/Chicago Play Through History: A Hands-On Board Game Adventure The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Saturday, September 06
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 13:00:00 2025-09-06 16:00:00 America/Chicago Play Through History: A Hands-On Board Game Adventure Join the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to try your hand at historic board games! The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

The Urbana Free Library

The Lewis Auditorium

Join the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to try your hand at historic board games!

Embark on a hands-on journey with historical board games that bring the past to life as you roll the dice, make your moves, and uncover the stories behind them. Perfect for curious minds of all ages to connect, learn, and have fun. Don’t just study history - experience it through play! Recommended for all ages, 8 and up. Younger players may need help from a caregiver. 

This event is cosponsored by the Rare Books and Manuscript Library

The Urbana Free Library

Phone: 217-367-4057

Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to Sunday before Labor Day
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Sunday before Labor Day)

About the library

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

Upcoming events

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sun, Aug 31, All day
The Urbana Free Library

Mon, Sep 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Sep 02, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Downs Community Center

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Urbana Park District Health and Wellness Center

Fri, Sep 05, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
iSchool/ The Hub - 614 Daniel St. 4th/5th floor

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Anita Purves Nature Center

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Corner lot at Race St. & Green St.

Sun, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunnycrest parking lot

Mon, Sep 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Brookdale Senior Living

Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Fri, Sep 12, 11:40am - 12:40pm
Urbana Early Childhood School

Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cornerstone Fellowship

Fri, Sep 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Graphic Novel Corner

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sixth Grade Center

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Archives

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Early Childhood School

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 27, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Farmer's Market

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium