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Trustees hear reports on fundraising, exhibit opening and statewide training resources

Urbana Free Library Board of Trustees · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Trustees heard that the Foundation raised about $16,000 in January and approximately $110,000 year-to-date, learned that the Illinois Underground Railroad exhibit and open house drew strong attendance with live music, and were urged to use IHLS Member Day and trustee learning platforms such as LibraryLearning.org and ileadtrustee.org.

At the Feb. 10 meeting trustees received several informational reports from staff and liaisons about fundraising, a recent exhibit opening and training resources available through the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).

Chair (S1) reported the Urbana Free Library Foundation raised $16,000 in January and that year-to-date funds total approximately $110,000, which the chair said puts the foundation "above…

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