Reading Challenges for All Ages
We offer reading challenges throughout the year for all ages through Beanstack. Learn more about Beanstack and the current challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Guidelines for Use
The Champaign County Library and the Branch Library are open normal business hours. Please click here for complete guidelines and answers to common questions.
Reading Recommendations
Looking for a book to read? Fill out the Reading Recommendation Form to get five suggested books based on your likes and dislikes. Browse librarian-curated lists including staff picks, subject guides and more. Check back often as we will add to the lists periodically.
Tech Times - Technology Help from Library Staff
Do you need help with your eReader, tablet or have basic computer questions?
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Tech Time at the best times for you...
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Sign up Today for Email Notification
Sign up today for email notification to alert you when an item that you requested has arrived for you or to notify you of overdue items. This is an excellent option for those who regularly check their email. You will also receive a courtesy notice one day prior to your items being due.
If you choose to be notified by email, you will not receive a paper notice for overdue items.
We will continue to call you for reserved items until you notify the library that your emails are being received and you no longer wish to be called.
Get Help Creating an Attention-Grabbing Resume
The Champaign County Library has acquired Cypress Resume, an online tool that helps you effortlessly create a professional resume in just a few minutes. Its easy-to-use format assures you won’t spend hours trying to perfect your document—all the hard work is done for you.
Disney Digital Books Now Available
Check out Disney Digital Books through Overdrive – SEO Library Consortium. They are free and always available! They download to Windows and MAC computers. Kids of all ages will love this extensive collection and the magic highlighter that turns the pages and highlights words. There is a dictionary they can use and trivia questions about the material.
Free Databases
Our patrons are able to access FREE online access to auto repair manuals, legal forms, medical resources and more! These databases are available from any Internet computer - at home, work or school.
The ChiltonLibrary provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on seven decades, 1940 and onward, of the broadest range of vehicles available, including cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, both imported and domestic.
Learn a New Language
Mango Languages is an online language learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. It’s the easiest way to learn to speak a foreign language and it is FREE to library patrons.
The Champaign County Library and the Branch Library are open normal business hours. Please click here for complete guidelines and answers to common questions.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Do you have a library card? Learn how you can register for a card online and the free services you will have access to once you have the smartest card in your wallet.
We offer reading challenges throughout the year for all ages through Beanstack. Learn more about Beanstack and the current challenges.
Urbana area newspapers from 1822 - 2018 are available online through this site. Search by name, keyword, etc. or browse through the paper from a particular day on the link below...
http://champaigncounty.advantage-preservation.com/