RANTOUL AND CISSNA PARK, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is excited to bring its popular
Lessons for Living series back to local libraries with an all-new lineup of free, in-person sessions designed to help individuals navigate life’s challenges with practical tips and inspiring insights. Starting with the first session on February 13, all lessons in the series will be broadcast at:
- Cissna Park Community Library, 511 N 2nd St., Cissna Park, IL
- Rantoul Public Library, 106 W Flessner Ave., Rantoul, IL
This year’s series features timely topics aimed at helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, from understanding inflation and organizing finances to discovering the health benefits of nature and honey. Whether participants are looking for tips on managing a fixed-income budget or ways to reduce clutter at home, these sessions offer practical advice for everyday living.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Cissna Park Community Library and Rantoul Public Library,” said Extension Educator Emily Harmon. “Libraries are a cornerstone of the community, and these new programs will offer valuable resources to help people of all ages thrive. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with our communities and provide this much-needed educational content in such welcoming spaces.”
Session Dates and Details:
- Inflation: How It Affects a Fixed-Income Budget
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 10 AM or Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 2 PM
Understand how inflation impacts buying power and adjust your budget accordingly. - Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances
Tuesday, April 8 | 2 PM or Thursday, Sept. 11 | 10 AM
Learn strategies to declutter your home and organize your financial paperwork. - Honey and Health: Nature’s Sweet Treat
Thursday, May 15 | 10 AM or Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 2 PM
Discover the health benefits of honey and how to incorporate it into your diet. - Wellness in Nature
Tuesday, June 10 | 10 AM or Thursday, Nov. 13 | 2 PM
Explore the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature.
How to Register
Participation is free, but registration is required. To register for the sessions in Cissna Park, please contact the library at donna.jean@cpschool.org or call 815-457-2452. To register for the sessions in Rantoul, contact the library at Rantoullib@gmail.com or call 217-893-3955. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact either library. Early requests are strongly encouraged to ensure access needs are met.
To learn more about Illinois Extension in Champaign and Iroquois Counties, visit go.illinois.edu/CFIV or contact our Champaign County office at 217-333-7672 or our Ford-Iroquois County Office at 815-268-4058. To learn more about Family Life programming, contact Emily Harmon at ebaine@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.