Champaign Public Library doesn't hold a candle to the Urbana Free Library. Maybe when the library's new building opens - the expansion will help fatten up their shelves. Either way, the two libraries are on the Lincoln Trail system. It's truly wonderful. If you can't find a book here - a neighboring library most likely owns it.
The circulation staff needs to step it up a notch - sometimes they'll have a book, but it's not on the shelf yet and it's nowhere to be found. Based on experience, I can say they're on their way to reshelving returned materials faster than before.
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Forget Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, Schnuck's Video Rental or Exile on Main Street for video rentals. Unless you're looking for brand spankin' new releases. At the CPL, you can rent a DVD for $1. Keep it for an entire week. Measly late fees. You may not be able to find any movie you want here - but you can sure save a bunch by settling for whichever ones they have in stock.