Library Calendar

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• Exhibit Opening — “I could people the hours with creations”: Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801

  Please join us for an opening reception to celebrate the acquisition of the first edition of Frankenstein and explore the life and career of Mary Shelley. Exhibit curator Lynne Thomas will give brief remarks, and refreshments will be served.

  • Reception/Open House

  

Thursday, December 10, 2026

• Reading Day Open House and Holiday Party

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801

  Come and celebrate the semester’s end with hot apple cider, sweet and salty treats, and relaxing RBML-themed activities. Make a button, fill in a coloring sheet, collaborate on a big puzzle, and snag a fresh print of our annual holiday linocut card! This event is part of the library's Reading Day De-Stress Fest; it is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

  • Reception/Open House