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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.
Magazine Clearance Sale
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/magazine_clearance.html)Load up on older issues of magazines for just 10 cents each at our Magazine Clearance Sale during weekends in January.
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.
"The Maltese Falcon" Lands with The CU Big Read
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/big_read.html)A community-wide reading program focused on The Maltese Falcon starts March 28, 2009, and ends April 30 with a free showing of the film.
Library Earns 3-Star Rating
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/star_rating.html)The Champaign Public Library has earned 3 stars in a national rating of public libraries.
Dedication Party
(http://champaign.org/about_us/library_news/dedication_party.html)On Sunday, July 27, 2008, we dedicated our new library at an event called Three Cheers for the Library!
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.
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.