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The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival

Submitted by BridgetB on July 29, 2019 - 1:09pm

Date:

August 23, 2019 - 5:00pm to August 24, 2019 - 11:59pm

The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival was voted the #1 Community Event in The News-Gazette's People Choice Awards! We can't wait to have you, your family and friends out to the festival this year! The festival takes place August 23, from 5 p.m. to midnight, and August 24, from 11 a.m to midnight, right here in Downtown Urbana!

The first Urbana Sweetcorn Festival was held in August 1975 in the parking lot at Main & Race Streets in downtown Urbana. It was a community event put on by the employees of local business Busey Bank.

The Urbana Business Association is now responsible for the planning of the festival, over the years adding an expanded family area, live music on multiple stages, food, vendors, and beer all in the heart of downtown Urbana.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Submitted by BridgetB on July 18, 2019 - 2:56pm

Date:

August 24, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am

FREE SATURDAY SHRED DAY!!

First Finanacial Philo Road Banking Center is having a Hsred Day! Bring in personal papers you no longer need for secure, on-the-spot shredding. They are also collecting worn and faded American flags for respectful disposal by the VFW. Limit five boxes or bags of paper per person!

They are located at 2510 South Philo Road in Urbana!

Urbana Free Library has ANOTHER Exciting Service

Submitted by BridgetB on July 16, 2019 - 2:58pm

T Explore More Illinois he Urbana Free LIbrary has yet another GREAT feature to offer library card holders! This new program is called Explore More Illinois, and this latest TUFL feature is going to have you running to find your library card!

What is Explore More Illinois?

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders to get offers from museums, park districts, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions. Explore More Illinois is free and can be accessed 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Hard to believe, right? Well, it's true.

Summer Movie Nights

Submitted by BridgetB on July 5, 2019 - 3:25pm

Date:

July 17, 2019 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

The Urbana Arts and Culture Program and The Urbana Free Library in partnership with Kanopy present Urbanalove Summer Movie Nights, indoor and outdoor movie screenings throughout the summer in conjunction with Urbanalove!

This month, we're delighted to feature, Hearts Beat Loud--not only a tribute to the joy that music can bring, but it is also a celebration of the bond between a daughter and her father. Popcorn and popsicals will be available for purchase. The film will screen at sundown (estimated 8:30pm). Free and open to the public.

Library Celebrates 145th Anniversary

Submitted by BridgetB on July 5, 2019 - 3:13pm

Date:

July 6, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Celebrate 145 years of Library service!

Founded in 1874, The Urbana Free Library has proudly served the people of Urbana ever since. Help us celebrate 145 years of Library service!

Come listen to live music from Almost "A" Trio, explore a selection of documents and items from the Library's history presented by the Champaign County Historical Archives, play a library-themed BINGO game, enjoy anniversary crafts, food and refreshments, and more!

The celebration continues throughout the year so watch for more events in the future!

The 145th Anniversary Celebration is generously funded by The Urbana Free Library Foundation.

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