This library saved me when I was down in Urbana getting my MSW.
I went in there my first week with my mom (yes wonderful mom helped me move in when i went to grad school) and we both went "ooooooooo" and my mom even mentioned that this library put her fancy schmancy library in california to shame. it is huge, brightly lit and the people that work there? super helpful and nice.
for the next two years, i was able to borrow FULL seasons of tv shows (i started with monk, the office, the entire run of gilmore girls...) and the waiting list was not that bad. it was wonderful! and uh...FREE!
also they were really quick on requested books and cds as well. i got new cds pretty quickly. the new book section of the library provided me with great new (and librarian suggested) books that i may not have picked up. the magazine section was stellar.
when i was there, there was a new little coffee shop owned by a very nice couple. they were always there with a smile and sometimes with their cute little baby.
i miss you Urbana free library.