Talk with Business Experts Through Online Discussions
Got questions about running a business? Snap up this chance to get free advice from experts by way of the nearest computer.
Local business experts are sharing tips and responding to your questions and comments in a series of “Ask an Expert” online discussions. Each expert checks in once a day for two weeks at bizknowhow.org. Upcoming topics include marketing, energy efficiency, analyzing the competition, funding sources, and legal issues. Many of these discussions follow a live workshop at the library on the same topic. It’s all part of our Business Know-How initiative to support entrepreneurs and employees. more
Friends Luncheon to Feature Author Ray Elliott
Friends members are invited to celebrate a milestone year of giving to the library — and to relax on the heels of the latest book sale — at the annual Spring Luncheon. The event will be on Tuesday, April 24, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Champaign Country Club. The cost is $16 per person.
Guest speaker Ray Elliott (pictured) has been a Marine, a farmer, an oil field roughneck, a construction worker, a truck driver, a bartender, and a high school and college English and journalism educator. He retired in 1999 to write full time. His newest book, Iwo Blasted Again, is a novella about the final thirty-six hours in the life of an aging Iwo Jima veteran.
RSVP by Tuesday, April 17. Mail a check, payable to Friends of the Champaign Public Library, to: Joan Walton, 507 S. McKinley, Champaign, Illinois, 61821. more
Spring Friends Book Sale April 20 to 22
Spring brings a bountiful selection of used books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale in the former JBJ Centre at 723 S. Neil St. You’ll find thousands of books for $1 or less. A good selection of DVDs, videos, and CDs will sell for $1.50 each. A few special books are individually priced.
A pre-sale just for Friends members is held on Friday, April 20, from 4 to 8 pm. Come and sign up for just $10. On Saturday, April 21, the sale is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm. On Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 5 pm, you can fill a bag for just $2 and special books are half price. more
We’ll Visit You at Work: Info Pro to Go
We want to show business people the amazing information tools we offer to help you on the job. Our business website, bizknowhow.org, gives you exclusive ways to find sales leads, target CU markets, check out the competition, and get live help 24/7. To save you time, we’ll make a free visit to your workplace to tackle your particular information needs. To schedule a visit from an “Info Pro to Go,” call 217/403–2070.
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April 07
A Library for Your Neighborhood
How’d you like having a library on your block? Our Bookmobile is looking for new weekly stops. An Open House this month will let you sample our great selection of fresh books, hot DVDs, kids’ books, and more. Look for us in the library parking lot on Saturday, April 21, from 1 to 3:30 pm. Then let us know how we can serve your part of town. The Bookmobile can also appear at neighborhood events. Contact Greg Olson at 217/403–2008 or golson@champaign.org.
Thanks, Volunteers
During National Volunteer Month, we pause to thank the many people who gave their time generously to the library this past year. By helping us, they’ve really helped you, too.
If you enjoy spending time at the library, volunteering for us might be right for you! Contact Volunteer Coordinator Chiawen Liu at cliu@champaign.org or 217/403–2076. See a list of all of our recent volunteers.
Kids Love Online Homework Help
Champaign students love free Live Homework Help — real tutors online daily from 3 to 9 pm. “It gets me back on track!” “Thank you so much; it helped a ton.” Those are actual comments from local students in grades 4 to 12 who have used the service, powered by tutor.com. more
Library Closed Sunday, April 8
The library will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 8. Our book drops will stay open for you to return materials.
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