Mint, green & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “August 4th-10th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Mint & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
Are you a wiz at trivia? Check out free trivia at the library next week and show off those random facts you’ve been just waiting to share!
31.07.2025 18:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic with text reading "Kyleigh Recommends" in the center. Pictured are covers for: musical album "Post Human: Survival Horror" by Bring Me the Horizon; book "The Carrying" by Ada Limon; movie "Blade Runner 2045"; video game "Zelda: Breath of the Wild"; and anime "Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood".
What has been your favorite piece of media that you've enjoyed this summer? Let us know in the comments! And if you want new things to check out, check out GA Kyleigh's recommendations!
28.07.2025 15:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Tan, orange & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “July 28th-August 3rd”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Tan & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
Bingo! You’re in luck, because this week’s card is full of fun, free events to check out. Whether you enjoy nature, reading, games, art, or are on the job hunt, CU has something for you!
24.07.2025 15:03 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic that reads "Delia Recommends" in the center. It also reads "Book: The Little Prince. Film: Whisper of the Heart. Food: Strawberries. Place: St. Louis Botanical Gardens. Series: Doctor Who." with accompanying images of each of these recommendations.
Summer is a great time to try out new things! Check out these lovely recommendations from our recently-graduated GA Delia. Delia has officially started a new job at Champaign Public Library this week, and we're so excited for her! Her legacy of keeping the help desk fun will live on. ❤️
21.07.2025 17:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark orange, tan & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “July 21st-27th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Dark orange & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
🃏What’s your favorite card game? 🃏
Check out the library’s card game night next Friday, along with all of the other exciting events available during the week!
17.07.2025 15:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Tan, orange, yellow & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “July 14th-20th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Tan & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
🏊 What’s your favorite summer activity? 🏖
If you need something to do this week, check out some of the free events that Urbana-Champaign has to offer!
10.07.2025 15:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Light blue, lavender, yellow & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “July 7th-13th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Light blue & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
Why not enjoy learning during the summer too? If you love to learn new things, this week’s free events have you covered! From local LGBTQ+ history to nature to knitting to personal finance, there may be something to interest you!
03.07.2025 15:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic labelled "Britany Recommends" with covers for "One Piece" (manga); "Hold The Girl" album by Rina Sawayama; "All Systems Red - The Murderbot Diaries" book by Martha Wells; "Abbott Elementary" (TV show); "Fields of Mistria" (video game); and "The Wild Robot" (movie).
If you need something to do this week, check out GA Britany's recommendations!
30.06.2025 17:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Teal, pink & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “June 30th-July 6th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Teal & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
Celebrate the treasures of your local area this week, whether by enjoying the outdoors through lots of different athletic & artistic outdoor events happening this week, or by getting to know the weird & mystical writing of two local authors.
26.06.2025 15:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Maggie Recommends" graphic with movie cover "In the Mood for Love"; book cover "They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us" by Hanif Abdurraqib; manga cover "How Do We Relationship?" by Tamifull; and album covers for "Emotion" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Mayhem" by Lady Gaga, and "Timelapse" by Yukika.
Happy summer! If you need some new entertainment during your summer break, we're here to do our favorite thing- help! We'll post a series of recommendations from each of our current Help Desk GAs. These can be books, movies, shows, music, etc. that we recommend checking out. We hope you enjoy!
23.06.2025 17:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue, pink & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “June 23rd-29th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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How is your summer going so far?
There are plenty of great local activities this week, including lots of ways to enjoy your time outside! Whether you enjoy music, mindful activity, or getting to know your community and iits resources, there might just be something for you!
19.06.2025 15:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Covers of "Lunar Boy" by Jes and Cin Wibowo; "Bronco", album by Orville Peck; "Victor/Victoria", movie starring Julie Andrews; "Deaf Republic" by Ilya Kaminsky; and "Our Flag Means Death" TV series.
Happy summer! If you need some new entertainment during your summer break, we're here to do our favorite thing- help! We'll post a series of recommendations from each of our current Help Desk GAs. These can be books, movies, shows, music, etc. that we recommend checking out. We hope you enjoy!
16.06.2025 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yellow, red, green & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “June 16th-22nd”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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❤️ Happy Juneteenth!! 💛 Celebrate freedom this week with the Urbana-Champaign community!
12.06.2025 15:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Orange, pink & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “June 9th-15th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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🏕️ What is your favorite outdoor activity? 🏕️
Enjoy the weather with some wonderful outdoor activities this week, from Tai Chi and Zumba to a neighborhood “play day” to the first of many Juneteenth celebrations coming up!
05.06.2025 15:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Backdrop of bright summer graphics that reads "Hello Summer" and "What are your summer plans?".
Happy Monday, and happy Summer! Here at the Help Desk, we will be working, traveling, making wedding decorations, and knocking out our super fun Help Desk summer bucket list! What are you going to be up to?
02.06.2025 15:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Light green, blue & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “June 2nd-8th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Celebrate this month with events at the library, like their pride family board game night this Monday! 🎲 Also enjoy plenty of artistic and outdoor events this week!
29.05.2025 15:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Light teal, blue & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “May 26th-June 1st”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Light teal & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
☀️ What summer plans are you looking forward to? ☀️
If you need something to do, start out your summer by creating something in The Studio at the library, learning something new, or by joining a Mariachi celebration this week!
22.05.2025 15:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
portrait of Victoria
We ❤ our graduate assistants! 5 members of our team graduate this weekend. We're sharing profiles of each of them:
today is our final profile and it's Victoria. Head over to our blog to find out the sweet answer to who would play her in a movie about her life. publish.illinois.edu/ischool-help...
17.05.2025 16:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
portrait of Wanheng
We ❤ our graduate assistants! 5 members of our team graduate this weekend. Leading up to that, we're sharing profiles of them.
Today, we have Wanheng. Please head over to our blog to find out why we're all going to want to visit her based on her future plans. publish.illinois.edu/ischool-help...
16.05.2025 13:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Pink & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “May 19th-25th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Pink & white background with cute graphics & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
If you need to relax a little after finals/graduation, check out these free events in the community! Decompress with some Tai Chi or music in the park, or by discussing your favorite romance books. Or, if you’re focused on what’s next, enjoy opportunities to network and learn professional skills!
15.05.2025 15:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We ❤ our graduate assistants! 5 members of our team graduate this weekend. Up to that time, we're sharing profiles of each of them. Today is Gates. Please visit our blog to find out more about him, then come back here to let us know what surprised you the most. publish.illinois.edu/ischool-help...
15.05.2025 12:37 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
portrait of Delia with her dog
We ❤ our graduate assistants! 5 members of our team graduate this weekend. As we barrel into their last days with us, we're sharing profiles of each of them.
Today, we have Delia. Head over to our blog to find out what super fun ditty is her theme song. publish.illinois.edu/ischool-help...
14.05.2025 15:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
portrait of Audrey in the woods
We ❤ our graduate assistants! 5 members of our team graduate this weekend. As we barrel into their last days with us, we're sharing profiles. Today: Audrey. Please head over to our blog to find out what superpower she would choose (and the very good reason why). publish.illinois.edu/ischool-help....
13.05.2025 13:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Green, orange, tan & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. There are graphics of several people at a farmer’s market booth, two people hiking in nature, & a ukulele. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “May 12th-18th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Green & white background with graphics of a flower made out of paper, a compass, & two packs of seeds, & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
If you need to destress during finals, check out some of these free events in the local community! You can get your mind off of things by hiking in nature, birdwatching, making a paper bouquet, joining a ukelele jam session, and more! Take care of yourselves!
08.05.2025 15:22 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Against a backdrop of flowers, text reads: “Kind reminder: “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” -Oscar Wilde”
Remember that you are the greatest love of your life 💗
05.05.2025 13:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yellow, blue, red & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. There are graphics of the cover of “The Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson, a person pulling a rabbit out of a hat with a wand, & several people talking with speech bubbles that say “Hello!” and “Bonjour!”. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “May 5th-11th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
Blue & white background with graphics of a hand holding playing cards, a jar with flowers in it, & hands crafting a card out of paper, & information about different events. Find information & locations for the events at: bit.ly/4e4qtXa
🗣️ Do you have a language you’re learning, or have always wanted to learn? If so, what is it? 🗣️
Enjoy the magic of our local community this week through fine art, community crafts, multilingual conversation, and actual magic tricks!
01.05.2025 15:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yellow, pink & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. There are graphics of a book titled “Love story”, an outline of a person dancing, & the cover of “The Adventures of Beekle” by Dan Santat. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “April 28th-May 4th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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🌌 May the fourth be with you! 🌌
This week is Free Comic Book Day! 📚 Check out the local libraries to get a free comic book of your own, and check out all the other free events that Champaign-Urbana has to offer you this week!
24.04.2025 15:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of rain against window glass. There is an illustration of Bernard and Bianca, the mice from the Disney movie “The Rescuers,” wearing rain clothes and holding an umbrella. Text in the bottom left corner reads “What are your favorite rainy day activities?”
What are your favorite rainy day activities? ☔️ I like watching old Disney cartoons, having a hot cup of chai tea, and holding my dog. 🐶
21.04.2025 14:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Light green, yellow, & white background with a calendar graphic & the words “Weekly event spotlights” over it. There are graphics of a person looking at a painting, two people working in a garden, & a grand piano. At the top it says “by the iSchool Help Desk”, next to the calendar it says “free plus local”; & at the bottom it says “April 21st-27th”. Below are the words “Not sure what to do this week? We’ve got you! Check out some awesome (free) community events!”.
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🎨 Did you have a favorite art project in grade school? If so, what was it? 🎨
Whether you need to work on your resume, learn about gardening, or enjoy some local youth art or free music, this week’s local events have you covered!
17.04.2025 15:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Text reads: Looking for career support? Here are some helpful resources at the iSchool: Resume Review, One-on-one Appointments, Interview Practices
Visit https://ischool.illinois.edu/student-life/career-support
Looking for help with the job search? Get in touch with our career services at ischool.illinois.edu/student-life... - you can do this! ✨
14.04.2025 15:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
