Prestigious Award Goes to Champaign Library Mural Artist Peter Sís

Peter Sís, who created three murals for our children's area, is the winner of the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award.

Highly Anticipated Teen Novel to Launch at Champaign Library

The first book in Champaign author Julie Cross's action-packed new teen time travel series will be launched here on Jan. 21, 2012.

Mural Artist Peter Sís to Speak and Sign Books

Peter Sís, creator of the murals in our children's area, will speak at the library on Dec. 14, 2011.

David Howie to Perform at Children’s CD Release

Champaign-Urbana singer-songwriter David Howie will perform his original songs from “What I Like: A Kid’s Collection of Songs and Smiles" at a free event on Sat., Nov. 19, 2011.

Library Moves Up to 4-Star Rating

Inclusion on the 2011 LJ Index of Public Library Service puts Champaign among the top 4% of libraries in the country.

Champaign-Urbana Catalog

The Urbana Free Library and the Champaign Public Library will launch their own library catalog on December 8, 2011.

Grants to Bring Computers and Training to Douglass Branch Library

Two grants will allow the library to double the number of public computers at its Douglass Branch and offer free classes and individual instruction in basic computer skills, online job searching, and more.

Bestselling “Girl Warrior” Author Tamora Pierce to Speak

Young adult fantasy author Tamora Pierce will make two free appearances at the library on Sat., Jun. 4, 2011.

Children’s Author Kate Klise

Children’s book author Kate Klise will visit the library on April 28, 2011, to talk about her life as an author of quirky bestsellers for young people.

Interior Architecture Award

Our library was among the top honorees when the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) presented its 2009 design excellence awards.

Letter to the Future

Library Trustee Michael J. La Due wrote this letter for inclusion in our 100-year time capsule.

Time Capsule Journal

The library’s Molly MacRae wrote this journal entry to explain a typical day in the life of the library to those who open our time capsule in 100 years.