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Plant a Seed Read: Summer Reading Kickoff!
2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Plant a Seed Read: Summer Reading Kickoff! The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley

Saturday, May 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Plant a Seed Read: Summer Reading Kickoff! Summer Reading is starting with a celebration! Plant seeds with Sola Gratia, enjoy live music, create crafts, play games, and enjoy a sweet treat while signing up for summer reading. The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley

Summer Reading is starting with a celebration! Plant seeds with Sola Gratia, enjoy live music, create crafts, play games, and enjoy a sweet treat while signing up for summer reading.

The Urbana Free Library
Phone: 217-367-4057
Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 2:00PM
(On 4/17, the Library will be closed from 2-5 to prepare for the Fairy Tale Ball.)
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the library

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

Upcoming events

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Crafty Tales
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection - Virtual Visit
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online
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Library Closed for Fairy Tale Ball Preparation
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Library
18th Annual Fairy Tale Ball!
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Library
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Apr 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
All Ages Earth Day Crafts
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Apr 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Paving Pathways: Infant Playgroup
Tue, Apr 21, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Stitching Circle
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Project READ Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at Urbana School District Neighborhood Night
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue TBD
Beginning Quilting
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Registration is now closed
Crafty Tales
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Happy Hour - Treats, Topics & Activities
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Archives
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Library Staff at International Family Day Celebration
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Orchard Downs Community Center
DIY Wind Chimes
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
This event is full
Urbana Pops Orchestra: Pop-Up Players!
Sat, Apr 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
The Glass Room Poets - Reading and Reception
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Apr 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club
Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Paving Pathways: Infant Playgroup
Tue, Apr 28, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Champaign County Healthcare Consumers
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Puzzling Colors Club - For Adults
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Musicology 101 with Street College
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Open Lab - The Lewis Auditorium
Beginning Quilting
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Registration is now closed
Crafty Tales
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Make and Take Craft
Fri, May 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Free Comic Book Day/ Comic Giveaway Day 2026
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
Concert for Kids
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
May PostMark Urbana
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Corner lot at Race St. & Green St.
Young Artist's Studio: Children's Day with the Japan House
Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You!
Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area
Make your own miniature Zen Garden
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
Books and Bounces!
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Paving Pathways: Infant Playgroup
Tue, May 05, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Teen Open Lab
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Craft Happy Hour: Design Your Own Tarot Card!
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Conversation Café @ Health and Wellness Center
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health and Wellness Center
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, May 08, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Cemetery Restoration Workshop Morning Session
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Conversation Café
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery
Cemetery Restoration Workshop Afternoon Session
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Hope Cemetery
This event is full
Art Lab: Leaf Stamping!
Sat, May 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
UFLive! presents Parkland Guitar Ensemble
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery
Project Read - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Senior Movies & Sharing
Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Books and Bounces!
Tue, May 12, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Paving Pathways: Infant Playgroup
Tue, May 12, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room
Champaign County Healthcare Consumers
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library
Teen Open Lab
Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Stitching Circle
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room
The Urbana Free Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Crafty Tales
Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Teen Open Lab
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Drag Story Time at Good Judy's
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Good Judy's Espresso and Bagel Bar
Plant a Seed Read: Summer Reading Kickoff!
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Cherry Alley
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