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Public Quantum Network Launch Event

2023-11-04 13:00:00 2023-11-04 16:00:00 America/Chicago Public Quantum Network Launch Event The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Saturday, November 04
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-04 13:00:00 2023-11-04 16:00:00 America/Chicago Public Quantum Network Launch Event Quantum science is coming to the neighborhood! The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

The Urbana Free Library

Busey-Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Quantum science is coming to the neighborhood!

When scientists begin to see how nature works at the most fundamental levels, they are able to revolutionize the world. From MRI machines to GPS to the insides of your phone, quantum science is hard at work. It's time for people of all ages to have access to this scientific frontier in real time, and imagine new possibilities for the 21st century. That’s why the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is partnering with The Urbana Free Library and the local nonprofit Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband (UC2B) to make real quantum connections over optical fiber.

Join us to celebrate the launch of the first publicly accessible quantum network in the nation. The Urbana Free Library is the first connection to what will be a larger network across Champaign-Urbana and the region. See for yourself how quantum particles can "affect" each other no matter the distance between them, through a live demonstration of the experiment for which the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded in 2022. Come on over, do some science, and help us build technologies of the future. There will be activities for all ages from kids to adults. Refreshments will be provided throughout.

 Event timeline:

  • 1:00-1:45 PM
    • Enjoy hands-on activities about quantum science and technology.
  • 1:45-2:00 PM
    • Welcoming and opening statements from Dean Rashid Bashir, Mayor Diane Marlin, UC2B 23-24 Board co-chair Paul Hixson, and a representative from The Urbana Free Library.
  • 2:00-2:30 PM
    • Listen to a talk about the Public Quantum Network and see a live demonstration.
  • 2:30-4:00 PM
    • Enjoy hands-on activities about quantum science and technology.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Teen | Children | Adult |

TAGS: | Science |

The Urbana Free Library

Phone: 217-367-4057

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

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

Upcoming events

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The Urbana Free Library

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

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Urbana Middle School

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library

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Urbana Middle School

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - Library

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room,The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Wed, Feb 05, 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Urbana Middle School

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room

Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Urbana Middle School

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Feb 17, All day
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:25am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room