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Virtual Young Artist's Studio | Capoeira Angola for Kids!

Submitted by BridgetB on July 19, 2020 - 2:42pm
Date: 
August 16, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Come learn the Afro-Brazilian dance martial art, Capoeira Angola! Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with local artist Aisha Chiaramonte of the Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois, who will introduce our young participants to the art of capoeira! We'll explore techniques in movement and the practice's cultural roots.
 
The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts. All events in the series are free and open to the public. The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver). Dress comfortably!

2 Gardening for Good: Victory Gardens to Solidarity Gardens

Submitted by BridgetB on June 24, 2020 - 1:29pm
Date: 
July 2, 2020 - 4:00pm to 4:30pm

In times of crisis throughout history Champaign County's community gardens have served a dual purpose - providing healthy food and building a sense of unity and care.   Katie Snyder of the Museum of the Grand Prairie will tell us about the surprising history of Victory Gardens in Champaign County, a tradition that goes back over a century.

We'll also learn about Solidarity Gardens with Traci Barkley and MJ Oviatt of Sola Gratia Farm.  Solidarity Gardens is the new local community gardening initiative that brings together our schools, park districts, farmers, the Cunningham Township and more.  The Urbana Free Library is proud to support this initiative with our very own Seed Library.

Young Artist's Studio | Capoeira Angola for Kids!

Submitted by BridgetB on June 24, 2020 - 1:25pm
Date: 
August 16, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Come learn the Afro-Brazilian dance martial art, Capoeira Angola! Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with local artist Aisha Chiaramonte of the Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois, who will introduce our young participants to the art of capoeira! We'll explore techniques in movement and the practice's cultural roots. The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts. All events in the series are free and open to the public. The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver). Dress comfortably!

Urbana's Market at the Square

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:48pm
Date: 
June 20, 2020 - 7:00am to 12:00pm

Join us each week at the corner of Vine and Illinois Streets for Urbana's Market at the Square!  

There will be lots of fresh items, even in the early months, to come on out and see. Items include (but are not limited to): From the ground: asparagus, cabbage, cherries, greens, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, spinach From the pasture: chicken, beef, bison, lamb, pork, turkey, chicken eggs, goat milk, goat cheese From the kitchen: artisan breads, donuts & pastries, pasta, honey, hot sauce, popcorn, preserves, salsa, sauces and more! Please note: We try to stay up-to-date with what our vendors have, but as always, nature has the final word. For more information on when specific items are typically available, check our Seasonality Chart.

See you Saturday!

Young Artist's Studio | Watercolor Bookmarks!

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:44pm
Date: 
July 19, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Come learn to watercolor!

Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with local artist Carol Farnum and learn the basics of watercolor painting! We'll practice techniques and create our own bookmarks. Each young participant will leave with a laminated bookmark of their own making!

The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts. All events in the series are free and open to the public.

The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver).

Virtual Young Artist's Studio | Poetry Workshop for Kids!

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:41pm
Date: 
June 21, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Come learn how to write your own poems! Join us for the next installment of our VIRTUAL Young Artist’s Studio--this time with Urbana Poet Laureate, Will Reger, who will introduce our young participants to the fundamentals of poetry writing!

We'll explore some simple poetry forms and advice to young writers. Each young participant will have a chance to write and share their own poem! The Young Artist's Studio is a series of art workshops sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and The Urbana Arts & Culture Program designed to offer youth an opportunity to explore the arts. All events in the series are free and open to the public and currently conducted via Zoom.

The series is designed for children ages 5 to 11 (7 and under with a caregiver).

To register: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/4210883

Introduction to Tutoring with Project READ

Submitted by BridgetB on June 15, 2020 - 1:38pm
Date: 
June 17, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Project READ (parkland.edu/projectread) helps adults improve their skills in basic reading, basic math, or English as a second language.

This program is made possible by volunteers who give their time to improve the quality of life for hundreds of people in our community. Tutors and learners meet regularly at the Champaign Public Library, The Urbana Free Library, Wesley Food Pantry, @Champaign Unit 4 Schools, CU FAIR: Champaign Urbana Friends & Allies of Immigrants & Refugees, Rantoul Public Library, and many other public places in our community and throughout our region. Tutors might be homemakers, retirees from any profession, college students, working professionals, or former adult learners. Learners are older teens and adults age 17 to 80+, who want to improve their lives and the lives of their families.

Learn more on our sign-up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c49a5a728a6ff2-tutor1

This Program is made possible by funds designated for literacy at the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.