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Advertisement for the upcoming reopening of the Library.

A sign stating that the Library is closed due to a fire.

The reopening of the Library.

The Urbana Free Library, located at 210 W Green St, Urbana.

The toys from the Children's Department being aired out.

This article discusses the first public bond issue of which Urbana women could vote

These embossed stamps were found in the books lent out by the subscription library. They helped identify which books belonged to the new library

This is the founding charter for The Urbana Free Library. The document is signed by all the member's of the Young Men's Library Association of Urbana, including Frederick Eubeling, Frank Jaques, and Samuel Busey.

Frank Jaques (1839-1896) came to Urbana in 1858. He was a lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and early supporter of the library