The Library building is opening February 1.
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The Library will closed all day Monday, February 15
in observance of President's Day
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Participate in Winter Reading throughout February. Learn more here!
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Unmasked: Writers of Oya Book Release
Friday, February 5
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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The talented Writers of Oya are celebrating the release of their first book, Unmasked. Join us at this Facebook event to hear their poetry and learn more about their experiences and what they want to tell the world. Come celebrate their work and learn how you can get your own a copy of their newly released book.
The Writers of Oya project aims to teach middle school girls, particularly girls of color, how to compose poetry as a skill to both express and assert themselves. Poet Ashanti Files moderates the group.
This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Urbana Arts and Culture Program.
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Magazine Giveaway
Saturday, February 6
All Day
First Saturday old magazine giveaway on the table in the Main Lobby.
Available 9 a.m. until they are gone.
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Music by The Jokers!
Sunday, February 7
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
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The Jokers are Armand Beaudoin and Dorothy Martirano, musicians extraordinaire who have played together for 20 years. They especially like working with dancers, notably with the performance group, Compost Q (contact dance improvisation and experimental music). They have also performed with Almost”A” Quintet, the Sibs, Tangotta, Spinnin’, Slidin ‘n Scratchin’, Trombari, the Tone Road Ramblers, and other local/regional groups. They have performed frequently in Europe with dancer Kirstie Simpson.
Dorothy Martirano has performed extensively in South America, and in Europe and Asia with her husband, composer Sal Martirano. She was concertmaster of the CUSO for 21 years, and she received the ACE Lifetime award from 40 North in 2018. She has recorded for Centaur, Polydor, New World Records, Hal Leonard, and Paramount Pictures among many others.
Armand Beaudoin (cello, bassetto & amp, bass) gained his training as a sideman with numerous jazz artists, including Mary Lou Williams, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Mose Allison, and Sheila Jordan. In Champaign-Urbana, he has played frequently with TJO (the Traditional Jazz Orchestra) and many other jazz groups.
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Make Your Own Bad Art Valentine
Monday, February 8
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Zoom
Pick up a craft bag so you can make your very own Bad Art Valentine to hand out to a loved one!
Register online for this all ages craft program and come pick up a craft bag from the library beginning February 1st and then tune in to make your own Bad Art Valentine! We cannot promise that limericks will not be involved.
Want to get your craft bag via Curbside Pickup? Call 217-367-4057 to schedule an appointment.
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Valentine's Day
Virtual Beer Tasting
with Riggs Beer Company
Sunday, February 14
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Zoom
Make Valentine's Day special with a virtual beer tasting! Matt Riggs (of Riggs Beer Company) will lead a tasting of four of their beers: Hefeweizen, Weizenbock, Red Lager, and Doppelbock. In addition to discussing each beer's unique flavors and aromas, he will discuss the ingredients and brewing process behind each beer and some of the sustainable practices Riggs uses in their production.
We'll also enjoy some music by members of Hot Club of Urbana. Hot Club performs swing and "gypsy" jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
Consider stopping by Riggs Beer Company in advance of the event to purchase the $14 beer sampler so that you can taste along with us. (Samplers will be available for purchase, beginning on December 10.) Why not invite family and friends (21+) to join in, too?
Register in advance to receive the event Zoom link and to get more information about Riggs Beer Company hours and location.
Riggs Beer Company is a family-owned brewery, taproom and beer garden. They feature high-quality beer using sustainable agriculture and local grain. For more information about safety measures at Riggs see their website.
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Fantastic Fiction
Saturday, February 27
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
A book club reading newish fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
Each month we'll read something a little different, ranging between fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We'll focus on picking newer fiction rather than older, shorter books rather than longer, and a diverse mix of authors. There's a lot of excellent fiction being written in these genres, and we're looking forward to talking about it with all of you!
This month we're reading Radiance by Catherynne Valente.
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* These materials will soon be available on the Libby app (date to be announced), but in the meantime, the best way to access them is through a web browser at https://urbanafreeil.rbdigital.com/
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