Upcoming Events at The Urbana Free Library

August 2024

The TUFL Times: Youth Edition

Photo of Young Engineer Playground

On July 12, our young patrons enjoyed the Young Engineer Playground. At the program, patrons built structures including a waterfall and a tiny roller coaster.

Visit.

Check out the great programs happening at the Library this month!

End of Summer Reading Sidewalk Chalk Party!
Wednesday, August 28
6:00 - 6:45 pm
 
Join us for a Summer Reading wrap-up party! Cherry Alley will be full of fun with chalk, photos, treats, giant games, and hula hoops. Celebrate a great summer of reading! Rain location inside the Library.
 

Featured Programs

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

Make and Take Craft: Cactus Flower
Thursday, August 1
All day
 
Summer Olympics
Friday, August 2
2:00 - 3:00 pm
 
Jump Into Science: From Planets to Galaxies
Saturday, August 3
2:00 - 3:00 pm
 
DIY School Supplies
Monday, August 12
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Cuentos y Canciones - Stories and Songs
Saturday, August 24
2:00 - 2:45 pm

EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

End of Summer Reading Sidewalk Chalk Party!
Wednesday, August 28
6:00 - 6:45 pm

Weekly Programs

Books and Bounces Babies' Lap Time

Books and Bounces

Every Tuesday
10:00 - 10:25 am

For Babies

Teen Open Lab

Teen Open Lab
Tuesday - Thursday

3:00 - 5:30 pm
For Teens

Crafty Tales

Crafty Tales
Every Thursday

10:00 - 10:30 am
For Children

Browse.

Explore all of the items available for you to enjoy at the Library!

Selection of book jackets about the first day of school

Celebrate the dog days of summer with these books!

FEATURED BOOK LISTS

More Great Books

 

Children

 

Teens

 

Looking for more suggestions? Request a Books and More! Bundle from the Library.

Book Reviews

  Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
 
Young swimmers will identify with Jabari when he needs some encouragement to jump from the diving board at the local pool in this beautifully illustrated picture book.
 

Engage.

Check out all of the services, programs, and resources available to you at the Library.

Summer Olympics

Summer Olympics

Friday, August 02
2:00 - 3:00 pm

 
Try out your athletic abilities at the Library's Summer Olympics program.
Enjoy Olympic-themed activities and crafts at this drop-in event.
 
DIY School Supplies
DIY School Supplies
Monday, August 12
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Get crafty with your back-to-school prep! There will be supplies to decorate folders and notebooks, make things like buttons and keychains for your backpack, and more.
 

 

Slime Time!

Library of Things: Children's Developmental Toys

For our youngest patrons and their families, the Library offers Children's Developmental Toys. This collection features a wide variety of toys that stimulate, engage, and delight young children. 
 
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