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Bestselling Author of Humorous Teen Thrillers to Speak: David Lubar
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/david_lubar.html)Creepy and clever: David Lubar writes the kinds of scary stories that kids and teens love. The author will present a free program on Mon., Apr. 5, 2010.
Running Enthusiast John “the Penguin” Bingham
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/john_bingham.html)John Bingham, author of several books and a popular Runner’s World column, will inspire would-be runners and marathoners alike at a talk on Thu., Mar. 25.
Champaign Library Stays on List of “America’s Star Libraries”
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/3star_rating.html)The Champaign Public Library has once again been named among America’s top public libraries by Library Journal magazine.
Interior Architecture Award
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/aia_award.html)Our library was among the top honorees when the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) presented its 2009 design excellence awards.
Champaign Library Rating Improves as Usage Grows
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/rating_improves.html)Our HAPLR score of 875 was the highest among Illinois libraries in our population category.
Staff Committee Service
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/staff_committee_service.html)The library’s Mike Rogalla and Nanette Donohue are helping to choose the best children’s books and govern the American Library Association.
Letter to the Future
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/letter_to_the_future.html)Library Trustee Michael J. La Due wrote this letter for inclusion in our 100-year time capsule.
Time Capsule Journal
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/time_capsule_journal.html)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.