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Archives Bazaar
2023-10-14 12:00:00 2023-10-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago Archives Bazaar The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Saturday, October 14
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-14 12:00:00 2023-10-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago Archives Bazaar Discover collections from across the county! The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

The Urbana Free Library

MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Discover collections from across the county!

Discover photographs, documents, films, maps, and more held in the incredible archival and museum collections right here in Champaign County! Enjoy learning about these fascinating resources in a fun, interactive atmosphere. The Bazaar is free and features booths where you can chat with your local archivists and curators. Come see all the diverse resources and history the county has to offer, and enter to win a raffle!

Stop by to explore the collections and meet representatives from:

  • American Library Association Archives
  • Champaign County Genealogical Society
  • Champaign County Historical Archives
  • Champaign County History Museum
  • History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library
  • Homer Historical Society
  • Museum of the Grand Prairie
  • Parkland College Archives
  • Preservation Services
  • Richmond Family Welcome Gallery
  • Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
  • Student Life and Culture Archives
  • University of Illinois Archives

The Urbana Free Library
Phone: 217-367-4057
Hours
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Mon, Oct 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

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

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Sat, Oct 25, 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Sun, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Nov 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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