Michael Vila's calendar for event attendance planning.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
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This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.
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Teen in grades 6 - 12 are invited to the 2024-25 FRESH Teen Hangout Zone this year. Come out for games, snacks, crafts, video games, and a chance to meet new friends.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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From statues and masks to textiles and instruments, the Spurlock Museum exhibits objects that illustrate both our shared humanity and the diverse ways we experience our world. This tour highlights select objects chosen by the Museum’s student gallery guide. Image: Mola. Kuna culture, San Blas Islands, Panama, 1960–1979.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, October 21, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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In this 2-hour instructor led short course you will learn how to specific features and tips on managing email more efficiently from conversation view to rules to pre-sort messages and moving folders around.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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This 2-hour Outlook Calendar workshop, participants will learn to schedule & edit appointments; work with calendar labels and tasks displayed on the Calendar. We will schedule with the Scheduling Assistant, practice scheduling a conference room, and discuss scheduling Online Meetings, and discuss calendar permissions.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create a two-page InDesign brochure from scratch, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Offered in-person or online. Pre-registration required
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Zoom and Teams. We will go over helpful tips for each platform, including scheduling as a delegate. Prereq: Outlook Calendar workshop
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Join us for the annual Halloween Funfest at the Market Place Mall for some early Halloween fun!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us in a one-hour online session to explore some advanced features of Zoom. Features covered will include breakout rooms, setting a virtual background, recording, and more. Link sent if registered by 8 am.
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In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.
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Please join the Beckman DEI committee at INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre on October 24th at 5p in room 1005. This unique engagement will focus on microaggressions - the importance of names. Registration is required.
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Jesse Erickson, Astor Curator of Printed Books & Bindings at the Morgan Library, joins the RBML virtually to discuss Black bibliographical exploration and trace the migrations of Black Vernacular English (BVE) from 18th-century literature to that of the hip hop generation. This presentation is open to the public; please pre-register at go.illinois.edu/Erickson.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, October 25, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Please join us for the Latine Studies Graduate Student Conference on October 25, 2024.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for a ghoulishly good time at our kids’ Halloween event, where the spirits of fun and fright come alive! Get ready for a bewitching extravaganza filled with thrills, chills, and delightful spills!
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Join us for some Halloween fun at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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From statues and masks to textiles and instruments, the Spurlock Museum exhibits objects that illustrate both our shared humanity and the diverse ways we experience our world. This tour highlights select objects chosen by the Museum’s student gallery guide. Image: Mola. Kuna culture, San Blas Islands, Panama, 1960–1979.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, October 28, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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In this 2-hour instructor led workshop we will explore the Visio interface and create graphics. Visio comes with diagram-specific shapes and tools that enable you to quickly create professional-looking flowcharts, organization charts, timelines, & more. We will learn how to create some basic shapes, and connect, distribute, and align them. Pre-registration required
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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During this two-hour session, we will go over the basics of the Photoshop interface and some resources on how to continue learning features. Instructor will work through a beginner tutorial, editing a photo and share resources. Q & A to follow.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of using the drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CC, including how to use the Pencil and Curvature tools, how to edit paths. Then we will look at layers, including how to create, edit, and organize content. We will also learn the basics of transforming and editing artwork in Illustrator. Pre-registration required.
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This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.
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2024 Owl Night: An Up-Close Experience with Our Round-Eyed, Feather Friends!
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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In this 2-hour course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive manner.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Learn how to create and edit OneNote notebooks, search and export notes. We will explore the use and management of sections and pages including section groups and subpages. We will enter data into OneNote from a variety of sources, from existing documents to webpages. We will discuss merits of embedding spreadsheets or linking.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Stop by our table to get some healthy Halloween snacks!
Friday, November 1, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Bring your lunch (or purchase a box lunch) and join us for Bach's Lunch Concert where performers of all styles and types will play at our historic venue on select Fridays!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us in honoring and remembering loved ones in a joyful and meaningful celebration of Día de los Muertos!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Creating, storing, and updating organizational charts can be a time-consuming task. Using software that is designed for visualizing information aids the process. Visio can even generate a diagram that adds the shapes and connectors for you from data that is stored in an Excel workbook. In this workshop attendees will create simple org charts, and pull from excel.
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Join us in an instructor-led session using OneNote where we will discuss the structure of notebooks and how OneNote notebooks work within MS Teams. Prereq: understand Teams and MS OneNote. Pre-registration required; no walk-ins please.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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In this two-hour live Photoshop session, we will cover working with selections in preparation to edit images. Participants can select online or in-person.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us in a hybrid session where we will discuss best practices for setting up a Teams online meeting as well as joining the meeting. We'll cover the capabilities of meetings in Teams in addition to requirements and planning considerations for Teams. This session is aimed for beginner users of Teams. Pre-registration required.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Monthly drop-in crafts for adults. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! at The Urbana Free Library 6-7pm
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
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In this two-hour live Photoshop session, we will cover working with layers and learn to edit in a non-destructive way. Participants can choose in-person or online.
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In this two-hour Illustrator session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then participants will be introduced to the user interface while creating a vector graphic logo.
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Professor Bob Morrissey (Department of History) joins us to discuss the John Eliot Bible, published in 1664, and how this unusual text can be used to examine American origin stories, as well as histories of historical interpretation and practice in our land-grant institution. Come take a look at RBML’s copy of this exceedingly rare book!
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This two-part program helps students realize when perfectionism is more harmful than good and develop more realistic expectations.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, November 8, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 11, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of using the drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CC, including how to use the Pencil and Curvature tools, how to edit paths. Then we will look at layers, including how to create, edit, and organize content. We will also learn the basics of transforming and editing artwork in Illustrator. Pre-registration required.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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This workshop series is designed to help you learn new ways to relax before sleep. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you've never done yoga before or are a regular.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us in a one-hour online session to explore some advanced features of Zoom. Features covered will include breakout rooms, setting a virtual background, recording, and more. Link sent if registered by 8 am.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Allow us to assist you through guided sessions where you gain experience in implementing a variety of methods, building your skills in a supportive space and identifying which methods work best for you.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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In this 2-hour instructor led InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create and open InDesign documents, navigate the user interface, modify a document, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames and create a postcard in the process. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Pre-registration is required.
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In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create a two-page InDesign brochure from scratch, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Offered in-person or online. Pre-registration required
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This two-part program helps students realize when perfectionism is more harmful than good and develop more realistic expectations.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a delightful food tasting and a heart health lesson! Enjoy free snacks and learn tips about heart health. No registration required.
Friday, November 15, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 18, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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A Test Anxiety Workshop free for students!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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This program provides new employees at the Urbana campus of the University of Illinois an overview of IT services that are critical to success on campus. Attendees can register for one, two, or more of the scheduled sessions. Offered at no cost to faculty/staff/students of the University of Illinois. New and current employees are invited to attend.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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In this 2-hour course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive manner.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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This 2-hour Outlook Calendar workshop, participants will learn to schedule & edit appointments; work with calendar labels and tasks displayed on the Calendar. We will schedule with the Scheduling Assistant, practice scheduling a conference room, and discuss scheduling Online Meetings, and discuss calendar permissions.
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Join other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, November 22, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Zoom and Teams. We will go over helpful tips for each platform, including scheduling as a delegate. Prereq: Outlook Calendar workshop
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Teen in grades 6 - 12 are invited to the 2024-25 FRESH Teen Hangout Zone this year. Come out for games, snacks, crafts, video games, and a chance to meet new friends.
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Join us for the enchanting opening night of Winter Nights at Prairie Farm! Meet Santa Claus, enjoy heartwarming Christmas carols, relish festive lights, and savor complimentary hot chocolate to keep you cozy.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 25, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
Thursday, November 28, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
Friday, November 29, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Enjoy holiday lights for FREE every Thursday – Sunday, starting November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025, from 5-9p at Prairie Farm. This will be an accessible experience featuring festive light displays throughout the farm.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Enjoy holiday lights for FREE every Thursday – Sunday, starting November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025, from 5-9p at Prairie Farm. This will be an accessible experience featuring festive light displays throughout the farm.