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Virtual Young Artist's Studio | Poetry Workshop for Kids!

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:41pm
Date: 
June 21, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Come learn how to write your own poems! Join us for the next installment of our VIRTUAL Young Artist’s Studio--this time with Urbana Poet Laureate, Will Reger, who will introduce our young participants to the fundamentals of poetry writing!

We'll explore some simple poetry forms and advice to young writers. Each young participant will have a chance to write and share their own poem! The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts. All events in the series are free and open to the public and currently conducted via Zoom.

The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver).

To register: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/4210883

Introduction to Tutoring with Project READ

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:38pm
Date: 
June 17, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Project READ (parkland.edu/projectread) helps adults improve their skills in basic reading, basic math, or English as a second language.

This program is made possible by volunteers who give their time to improve the quality of life for hundreds of people in our community. Tutors and learners meet regularly at the Champaign Public Library, The Urbana Free Library, Wesley Food Pantry, @Champaign Unit 4 Schools, CU FAIR: Champaign Urbana Friends & Allies of Immigrants & Refugees, Rantoul Public Library, and many other public places in our community and throughout our region. Tutors might be homemakers, retirees from any profession, college students, working professionals, or former adult learners. Learners are older teens and adults age 17 to 80+, who want to improve their lives and the lives of their families.

Learn more on our sign-up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c49a5a728a6ff2-tutor1

This Program is made possible by funds designated for literacy at the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Vine and Washington Resurfacing Project Public Meeting

Submitted by BridgetB on June 9, 2020 - 2:35pm
Date: 
June 11, 2020 - 4:00pm

A public meeting for the Vine and Washington Resurfacing Project will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 4:00pm to provide information and accept input from residents and community stakeholders. Exhibits, plans and aerial photography of the project area will be presented and project representatives will be available to discuss the construction plans for the project and to answer any questions.

City staff ask that any questions, concerns, or other input be provided in advance of this meeting so that project representatives may efficiently address any common items. Please send this input via email to Projects@urbanaillinois.us by 5:00pm Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Presentations will be made at 4:00pm and 5:00pm, each followed by a question and answer session.

Crafty Story Time

Submitted by BridgetB on May 20, 2020 - 1:34pm
Date: 
May 21, 2020 - 8:00am to June 21, 2020 - 4:00pm

Miss story time crafts? Now you can do them at home!

Every week the Library will post instructions for a craft and pair it with a book that's available through the Library's eResources. Read the book aloud (or have it read aloud to you) and then make the craft to create your own story time. You can share your craft creation by replying to the post!

Go here for information. 

Curbside Pickup at The Urbana Free Library

Submitted by BridgetB on May 20, 2020 - 1:27pm
Date: 
May 20, 2020 - 8:00am to June 15, 2020 - 4:00pm

 

Curbside Pickup for held items is available at The Urbana Free Library starting Friday, May 15, 2020!

Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday – Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

At this time, the Library is partially staffed and remains closed to the public.

Please do not come to the Library until your Curbside Pickup appointment has been confirmed.

Step 1: Place Your Requests Browse the Library’s collections from our website or mobile app and place your requests through our website, mobile app, or by calling the Library at 217-367-4405. Check to make sure items are available on our shelves, that means they are available for Curbside Pickup. You will be notified when items are ready to pick up.

Young Artist's Studio | Poetry Workshop for Kids!

Submitted by BridgetB on May 20, 2020 - 1:18pm
Date: 
June 21, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Young Poets Studio

Come learn how to write your own poems! Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio--this time with Urbana Poet Laureate, Will Reger, who will introduce our young participants to the fundamentals of poetry writing! We'll explore some simple poetry forms and advice to young writers. Each young participant will have a chance to write and share their own poem!


The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts.  All events in the series are free and open to the public. The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver). All materials provided.

NOTE: Depending on the Phase status of the City of Urbana, this may be changed to a virtual event. 

Keeping "U" Safe Month 2020

Submitted by BridgetB on April 30, 2020 - 8:30pm
Date: 
May 1, 2020 - 12:01am to May 31, 2020 - 11:59pm

 

 

Urbana Celebrates Keeping "U" Safe Month

Last year in 2019, the City of Urbana designated May as Keeping "U" Safe Month to celebrate the effort, devotion, and service that the Urbana Police Department, the Urbana Fire Departent, the Urbana Public Works Department, and the Urbana Building Safety Division bring to the community. 

The City of Urbana acknowledges that these departments keep the City of Urbana and its residents and stakeholders safe with programs, inspections, drills, patrols, interventions, and the list goes on. They truly keep you safe.