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There’s a used book store inside the library! The FriendShop, on our lower level, sells used books for all ages, CDs, and movies - most for $1 or less. The shop is a project of the Library Friends and proceeds support the library. read more

See our glowing children’s desk, colorful TeenSpace, quiet rooms, Latte Da! Cafe, FriendShop used book store, and light-filled open spaces. The library, at 200 W. Green St., is open weekdays 9-9; Saturdays 9-6; Sundays 1-6. read more

Our Douglass Branch Library, on the edge of Douglass Park, is open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 8 pm; Fridays 10 am to 6 pm; and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Stop in for a great selection of books, DVDs, and CDs, plus friendly service, free Internet access, and public meeting space.

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Resume-Writing Help Online

Optimal Resume is a free interactive tool to help you write a resume or letter, assess your skills, create a website, practice interviewing, and more. Log in with your Champaign Library card. It’s the newest addition to our online tools and resources.

Bookmobile Summer Schedule

Our Bookmobile service will be temporarily reinstated from July 8 through August 20. Stops will be made on Wednesdays and Thursdays; see the updated schedule.

Author Read-alikes from NoveList Plus

Waiting for the next release from a favorite author? Discover authors with a similar style using NoveList Plus, a database about books and authors. On the NoveList Plus homepage, click the “Author Read-alikes” link. For access, enter your Champaign library card number.

Library Staff Serving on National Committees

As part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Notable Children’s Books Committee, the library’s Mike Rogalla will help name the best books for children, this year and next. Mike welcomes suggestions! Our own Nanette Donohue has also been elected to serve 3 years on ALA Council, the top governing body for ALA. Read more.

Library Closed July 4

The library will be closed Sat., July 4. Come see our Book Cart Brigade in the Freedom Parade! Our book returns will stay open, as they do on all holidays (drive-up behind Main Library; walk-up at the Douglass Branch).

PanUSA and boy with drum

Wild About Drums

Two upcoming events will fill the library with drums and percussion! On Sat., July 11, join us for Pan USA Steel Drums. And on Sun., July 12, hear Matt Jacklin perform on marimba and other percussion instruments. These free events are at 2 pm in Robeson Pavilion Room A & B.

Alex Ruggieri

Alex Ruggieri recommends
Get Out of Your Own Way

“If you would like to learn why your mind does what it does and how to reprogram it for success, this book is for you!”

Read more of this recommendation from senior investment advisor Alex Ruggieri, plus other book picks by CU community members.

The digital bookmobile

Explore Downloads: Digital Bookmobile on National Tour

Explore downloadable audiobooks when the Digital Bookmobile stops here from 12 to 6 pm on Fri, Jul. 17. Visit the interactive stations in this high-tech 18-wheeler and learn to use MyMediaMall, available through the catalog, to download popular audiobooks and more. Champaign visitors could win an 8GB iPod Nano!