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Free Comic Book Day/ Comic Giveaway Day 2026
2026-05-02 10:00:00 2026-05-02 12:00:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day/ Comic Giveaway Day 2026 The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley

Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 10:00:00 2026-05-02 12:00:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day/ Comic Giveaway Day 2026 Love comics? So do we! Come to the Library, pick up a Free Comic Book Day/Comic Giveaway Day comic, and enjoy comic-inspired activities. The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley

Love comics? So do we! Come to the Library, pick up a Free Comic Book Day/Comic Giveaway Day comic, and enjoy comic-inspired activities.

We're excited to host activities for all ages:

  • Be a hero and build a city of boxes or be a villain and destroy it (or both!).
  • Create a superhero craft.
  • Comics will be available all day, while supplies last. Limit 2 comics per person.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School Students | High School Students | Families | Elementary Students | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Children | Adult |

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The Urbana Free Library
Phone: 217-367-4057
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Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the library

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

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Gardening for Butterflies
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jun 30, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Make and Take Craft
Wed, Jul 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Freedom to Read with the Freedom Coalition
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jul 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Conversation Café @ Health and Wellness Center
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health and Wellness Center
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jul 03, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Independence Day - Library Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
The Urbana Free Library
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Quiet Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jul 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Champaign County Health Care Consumers
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Craft Happy Hour: Plastic Canvas Crafts!
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jul 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Play Day in the Park
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
King Park
Conversation Café
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery
July PostMark Urbana
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Corner lot at Race St. & Green St.
DIY Medieval Pouch
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Movies & Sharing
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jul 14, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Stitching Circle
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Revolutionary Choices - Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Genealogy Research Discussion Hour
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Crafty Tales
Thu, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Illustration Workshop: Exterior Space and Nature
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Unlazy River
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
Illinois Plants and Flowers
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
DIY Medieval Pouch
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Styled 2 Speak
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery,MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Death Cafe
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jul 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Champaign County Health Care Consumers
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Stitching Circle
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Project READ Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Happy Hour - Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Play Day in the Park
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Tango for All: A Musical Adventure for Kids
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room
Artventures at Krannert Art Museum
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Krannert Art Museum
DIY Medieval Pouch
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Puzzling Colors Club - For Adults
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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