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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
Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

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

Upcoming events

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Blair Park

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Urbana Park District Health and Wellness Center

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Corner lot at Race St. & Green St.

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

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston Williams Elementary

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leal Elementary School

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Yankee Ridge Elementary School

Fri, Aug 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Urbana Middle School Practice Field

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Graphic Novel Corner

Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
6th Grade Center

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
College of Law

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Yankee Ridge Elementary School

Sat, Aug 23, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Farmer's Market

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Orchard Downs Community Center - 510 George Huff Dr., Urbana

Mon, Aug 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Middle School

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Urbana High School - Tiger Lane outside Door 1

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley

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 - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library

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

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 - 4:30pm
Anita Purves Nature Center

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

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