Champaign library's opening expected to be truly grand

CHAMPAIGN – Jason Shahan of Champaign admits he's something of a library junkie. The 28-year-old visits the Champaign Public Library on average three times a week.

So he's eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the new $29.4 million library that sits just north of the existing library at 505 S. Randolph St. It's set to open Jan. 6 after more than two years of construction.

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