Wild About Reading: Play the Summer Reading Games
Stories and science and comics, oh my! This year’s Summer Reading Games for kids and teens invite everyone to go wild reading. Games run from June 1 to August 15.
Babies through fifth grade graduates can join in the Read on the Wild Side game. Kids can read their favorite kinds of books, keeping their reading skills strong while school is out. Get a reusable library bag just for signing up. All participants earn a free book, thanks to the Library Friends. For teens, the Summer Reading Game is Go Wild @ the Library.
Register any time starting June 1 at the Main Library or Douglass Branch. Teens can register online.
Tech Talks
Our free, hour-long Tech Talks help you dip your toes into technologies and Web resources you’ve been meaning to try — or introduce you to new ones you might like. Summer topics are:
Share Books Using Shelfari 10 am Tue., Jun. 2 Create a “virtual bookshelf” to track your reading and share with friends.
All About iPods 7 pm Thu., Jun. 18 Our iPod guru will show you how to create a music library and load it onto an iPod.
Downloadable Audiobooks 10 am Tue., Jul. 7 Learn how to download free audiobooks, then save them to a CD or portable device.
Buy and Sell Crafts Online 7 pm Thu., Jul. 23 Learn about Etsy, the online craft marketplace where you can sell your own creations or find unique and custom-crafted items.
Library Catalog Tips 10 am Tue., Aug. 4 Learn about the best ways to discover what the library has, reserve items, and keep track of your due dates online.
Free Calls with Skype 7 pm Thu., Aug. 27 Save money by using Skype to make free phone calls worldwide over the Internet.
Tech Talks will continue with new topics, and a return of popular favorites, in the fall.
Woody Woodward on the Hammond Organ
On Wed., June 10, the summer season of Lifelong Learners @ the Library kicks off with a musical treat, as Woody Woodward talks about the influence of the Hammond organ. Joining him for a live demonstration will be Randy Salman on tenor sax and Gary Peyton on drums. Lifelong Learners events are on the second Wednesday each month in our Robeson Pavilion Room A & B. Coffee is served at 9:30 am, and each program starts at 10 am.
More Lifelong Learning This Summer
Additional events for the summer are Exploring Caves & Karst with Julie Angel on July 8 and Charles Darwin: The Man and His Ideas on August 12. This series is a community collaboration between Parkland College and the Champaign Public Library.
Reusable Library Bags for $2
Strong reusable totes with the library logo are now available at the library for $2 each. Our totes have pockets to stash your due date receipts, and long handles to toss over your shoulder or wear backpack style.
Choose black, cranberry, or royal blue. The bags can be purchased at the Checkout Desk at our Main Library and Douglass Branch, and also in the FriendShop used book store.
Juneteenth at Douglass Park
This is the fourth year for our annual Juneteenth event in Douglass Park. Come to this community celebration and commemorate 144 years since news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas and freed the last slaves. Bring your family and friends to the park, located at Fifth and Grove Streets (next to B.T. Washington School), on Sat., Jun. 13, between 12 and 3 pm for games, contests, trivia, prizes, and refreshments.
Thursdays @ the Library: Twilight Revisited
Enjoy the madness one more time! Middle and high school students can do Twilight Trivia and other related activities starting at 4 pm, then watch the Twilight movie (rated PG; 122 min.) at 6 pm. Snacks will be provided. Join us on Thu., Jun. 4, in Robeson Pavilion Room A & B. The Thursdays @ the Library series continues with Recycled Decorating, Games Galore, yoga and more. For details about teen events at both our Main Library and Douglass Branch, see our event calendar online.
New Storytime Times
We’re now offering our most popular weekly story programs at three different times. Parents and little ones can enjoy 20 minutes of bouncy, musical fun at O Baby! starting at 9:45, 10:15, or 10:45 am on Mondays. Our Tuesday Twos program for two-year-olds is offered on Tuesdays at the same three times. Both are in the Nate & Lillie Story Room. See all of our upcoming free events on our online calendar.
Funding for this newsletter is provided by the Champaign Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Champaign Public Library.
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June 09
Consumer Reports Online
As more of the best information resources move online, we’re working to be sure you still have free access to them. We’ve just purchased online access to the trusted product reviews of Consumer Reports for use at the library or at home. Enter your Champaign library card number to log in at home. Look for the link to this and other online resources at champaign.org/find_answers.
Friends Add New Directors
In April, the Library Friends elected new directors and officers and celebrated a year of FriendShop success, with $33,710 given to the library. Joining the Friends Board are John Frayne, Maxine Kaler, Joanne Kelly, Sharon Lappin Lumsden, and Warren Wessels. Officers for the year are Berta Lewin, president; Ann Campbell, vice president and president elect; Cynthia Mitchell, secretary; and R. Bruce Hinely, treasurer. Read more about them on our website.
Wii for Seniors and Introduction to Pilates
Get moving at the library! On Wed., June 10, at 7 pm, join us in Robeson Pavilion Room A & B to learn the basics of moving your body more effectively with Pilates. Then discover the fun of playing games like bowling, golf, or tennis with the Wii video game. Our popular Wii for Seniors event returns Wed., Jun. 17, from 10 am to noon in Robeson Pavilion Room C.
Grant to Fund Garden Hills Reading Program
Our library recently received a $15,000 Marajen Stevick Foundation grant, through the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois. The grant will establish a reading program for 3rd and 4th grades at Garden Hills School. Our librarians will visit classrooms, and students will have a chance to visit our library.
Used Book Sale Special
In June, the FriendShop used book store has two-for-one savings on biographies and yellow-tagged items. For each one you buy, get one of equal or lesser value free. And most books are only $1 to start with! The FriendShop used book store, on our lower level, is open Sundays from 1:30 to 5:30 pm, and first Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Daily Specials at the Library Cafe
Come have a coffee (and enjoy the Wi-Fi) on our patio. The Latte Da! Cafe at the library offers deep discounts with their daily drink specials. Save on the 12-oz. size.
- Mon: Mochas
- Tue: Lattes
- Wed: Caramel Macchiato
- Thu: Cappuccino
- Fri: Free Flavor Shot
The cafe is open during all library hours and can cater events in our Robeson Pavilion meeting rooms.
Library Closed on July 4
The library will be closed on Sat., July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Come see our Book Cart Brigade in the Freedom Parade (and thank you to the Library Friends, for helping sponsor our appearance in the parade). Our outside book returns will stay open, as they do on all holidays.
Follow Us on Twitter
We’re now using Twitter to share reading ideas and talk about what’s on order, or what we’ve just put out on the shelf. Keep up with the very latest library updates on Twitter!
Learn a Language Online
Traveling to distant lands — or just want to learn a bit of a new language? Mango Languages is an easy, interactive way to learn. We make it available free for Champaign Library card holders. Find the link to this and other free online resources on our Find Answers & Facts page.
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