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Laughs @ the Library

March 5 to April 5, 2010
For middle and high school students

Guffaw, chuckle, and giggle your winter blues away by reading some books that are, you know, FUNNY. Start with a title by visiting author David Lubar for extra smiles, or try one of our other recommended funny books. David Lubar is coming to Champaign middle schools, then appearing at the library on Monday, April 5. Read more.

Kick Back & Read

Join this book club for high school students — your chance to be the critic. We meet at 7–8 pm one Monday every month.

Spring 2010

  • City of Thieves by David Benioff (Jan. 19)
  • Silas Marner by George Eliot (Feb. 16)
  • The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (Mar. 16)
  • As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner (Apr. 20)
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie (May 18)

Books Unlimited Reading Program

Each time you read five books, enter our prize drawing. Grand prizes are $25 gift certificates to local eating places and stores. Register any time during each season. For high school and up, at all of our locations.

  • Fall: September 15 – December 15
  • Winter/Spring: January 15 – May 15
  • Summer: June 1 – August 15

Kick Back & Read Club members