Urbana Lions Fish Fry

Dine-in or carry out is $10.

Kids 5 and under eat for free.

The menu is fish, baked beans, coleslaw, a cookie, lemonade or tea. The funds will be used to update the community building and the up-keep of the Urbana ball park.

Bring the family out for a costume contest that is open to the public, goodie bags, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food truck, spooky music and more!

Entry fee for car & truck show is $10. Registration opens at 9 AM. Awards at 3 PM. Specialty awards and best rat rod for 1st and 2nd place.

Help support urbana and keep the streetlights on for another year.

Corn has been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years – but it wasn’t always as easy to eat as it is today! Children will learn how the Mayans processed corn into something edible. We’ll work together to make our own individual Tamale Pies and learn how to make adjustments if our dough is too sticky or too crumbly.

This program was made possible through the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Elementary – Junior High
Registration: None
Location: Children’s Department

You may be familiar with jigsaw puzzles, chess and Sorry, but what about all those new board games on store shelves? What are those about? If all you know of board games is Candy Land, Monopoly and Connect 4, come to Game Night Chronicles to discover more options!

This adults-only program will teach participants how to play some of the new and exciting games from the library’s collection. Attendees will get a chance to play the game with others, ask questions, and connect with others in a fun and welcoming environment.

This month, we’re playing Incan Gold. Incan Gold is an award-winning game in which players push their luck as they head into a ruined temple, attempting to find the most jewels. Each turn, a card is turned over that increases the gold found in a temple or shows a hazard. Players can attempt to escape, keeping the loot that they’ve acquired, or stay in the temple, hoping for increased profits.

We hope you’ll join us!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 18 and older
Registration: No
Location: The Blocher Community Room

Immerse yourself in an escape room experience like none other. A commemorative compass celebrating Indiana aviation history has been stolen by international thieves! You and your group must use clues from history to locate this valuable artifact and thwart the thieves – but you only have an hour to do it. Are you up for the challenge?

Program Cost: Free!

Program Age Requirements: Difficulty Level: Hard. Recommended for grades 6 – 12. 4th and 5th graders are welcome to register if accompanied by a parent or older sibling.

Registration: Registration is required in your chosen timeslot.
12:30pm timeslot HERE

2pm timeslot HERE

3:30pm timeslot HERE

Location: Blocher Community Room

Get a head start on the holiday season with our Gifts in a Jar program with Purdue Extension! Handmade gifts are a thoughtful way to show your loved ones how much you care, and this program makes it easy and fun to create something special.

Join Jessi Huston, Health and Human Sciences Educator, for an hour of hands-on crafting and mixing. Participants will create delicious jar mixes and festive fall coasters, perfect for giving – or keeping! Whether you’re looking to get a jump on your gift giving or simply enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon, this program has something for everyone.

Make this the year your gifts are made with love, personalized… and ready early!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Teen – Adult
Registration: Yes – register HERE
Location: Blocher Community Room

Ever wonder how birds know when – and where – to fly? Join us for a family-friendly adventure into the world of bird migration!

Learn how our feathered friends make their epic journeys, discover ways to help them along the way, and test your skills with fun activities like a migration distance sort, a fueling station race, and more.

You’ll also learn how to make your own home safer for birds, and take home a DIY window decal kit to keep the skies bird-friendly.

This program was funded by the Flight Path Grant.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Room

Find a Grave is a genealogy research tool that allows users to search for cemeteries and individuals, request photos, and contribute information about the gravesites of the famous, the infamous and everyone in between!

Join us for an informative presentation by Kent Coble, who has been using Find a Grave for over ten years. Learn how to request photos, search for sites, contribute by adding new memorials, and respond to open photo requests.

Whether you wish to use the site for your own genealogy research, or want to help answer the questions of others from around the world, Kent has the information you need to get started! The program will include a time for a Q & A.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Adult
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room

Our muscles are about so much more than looking buff! They help us maintain our posture, permit movement, and even circulate blood through our bodies. Professor Cassandra Gohn and her biology students have designed multiple labs for homeschool students to explore. Come learn about this amazing system at interactive stations!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Kindergarten – High School
Registration: Yes. Register HERE
Location: Blocher Community Room

Join us at the library for a magical musical journey with professional harpist Anna Hagen! She’ll be performing on two harps – the Celtic and Pedal Harp – whisking us away with melodies that capture the warmth, nostalgia, and sparkle of the holiday season. Her previous concert at NMPL was incredibly well attended, and patrons raved about the enchanting performance, so we anticipate another full house. This special holiday harp concert follows our Santa’s Workshop event, and the room is expected to fill quickly, so plan to arrive early. Doors will open at 2:45pm.

About Anna Hagen:
A lifelong musician and passionate performer, Anna Hagen has been sharing her love of the harp since the age of fourteen. She performs across the region at theaters, symphonies, community events, and more – using her harp (or often, her family of harps!) to inspire joy wherever she plays.

This program is made possible by the Davonne Rogers Lectureship Endowment. It is free and open to all. Come enjoy an unforgettable experience with your community!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Community Room (doors open at 2:45pm; program starts at 3pm)