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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 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! Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room, MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

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 |

Urbana Free Library

Phone: 217-367-4057

Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

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

Upcoming events

Fri, Dec 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Leal Elementary School

Fri, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium
Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

Mon, Dec 11, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Dr. Williams

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

Tue, Dec 12, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Dr. Williams

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

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

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

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

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

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

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

Sat, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

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

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

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

Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

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

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

Canceled
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Free Library

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

Sat, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Dec 24, All day
Urbana Free Library

Mon, Dec 25, All day
Urbana Free Library

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

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

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

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Mon, Jan 01, All day
Urbana Free Library

Tue, Jan 02, All day
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Tue, Jan 02, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

Thu, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area