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

    Time
    3:00 - 5:00 pm    9/24/2026
    Location
    Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801

    Please join us in the RBML from 3-5 pm on Thursday, September 24, for the opening reception of our new exhibit. Curator Lynne Thomas will present brief remarks, and refreshments will be served. This exhibit will remain on display through summer 2027. 

  • Reading Day Open House and Holiday Party

    Time
    3:00 - 5:00 pm    12/10/2026
    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.