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Thursday, July 23, 2026

• Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Online -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Breaking up with Chat: Reclaiming Your Writing

  Time

  3:00 - 4:00 pm

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Saturday, July 25, 2026

• Artventures for Kids!

  Time

  1:00 - 3:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

  Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity and curiosity for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together.

  • Other

  

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

• Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Online -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• On the Academic Job Market: Teaching Statements

  Time

  3:00 - 4:00 pm

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

• Writing Ethically and Effectively with GenAI

  Time

  1:00 - 2:00 pm

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, July 30, 2026

• Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Online -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Monday, August 3, 2026

• Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Reconnecting with Your Writing (In-Person)

  Time

  1:00 - 3:30 pm

  Location

  Main Library 106

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Getting Started with Fellowship and Grant Writing (In-Person)

  Time

  1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Location

  Main Library 106

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• On the Academic Job Market: Research Statements

  Time

  3:00 - 4:00 pm

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

• Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Writing with Style: Strategies for Powerful Academic Prose (In-Person)

  Time

  1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Location

  Main Library 106

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, August 6, 2026

• Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Friday, August 7, 2026

• Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Noontime Gallery Talk & Tour

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

  Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.

  • Other

  

Saturday, August 8, 2026

• Artventures for Kids!

  Time

  1:00 - 3:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

  Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity and curiosity for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together.

  • Other

  

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

• New! Coffee & Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith

  Time

  1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Location

  Mad Goat Coffee

  Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!

  • Other

  

Thursday, August 13, 2026

• New! Coffee & Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith

  Time

  1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Location

  Elm City Coffee

  Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!

  • Other

  

Friday, September 11, 2026

• Welcome Back Picnic and All-School Meeting

  Time

  3:00 pm

  Location

  Link Gallery, Art & Design Building, 408 E Peabody Dr, Champaign

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• New! Coffee & Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith

  Time

  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, Café Meeting Room

  Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!

  • Other

  

Saturday, September 26, 2026

• Artventures for Kids! Artmaking & More

  Time

  1:00 - 3:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

  Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids! Each session features a storytime inspired by artworks on view, a playful gallery exploration that connects the stories to the art, and open-ended artmaking led by guest artists, inspired by the exhibition!

  • Other

  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Kids at KAM: Artmaking and More!

  Time

  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

  Hands-on art activities for children ages 3+ and their caregivers! Throughout the galleries, enjoy arts activities, family tours, and demonstrations, celebrating the new exhibitions on display. Kid visitors can complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! This event is free and open to all.

  • Other