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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

  • Library Friends Exhibit : Celebrating Pride: 50+ Years of LGBTQ+ History at Illinois

    Recurring

    Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring 50+ years of LGBTQ+ student history at the University of Illinois! This exhibit brings together photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, archival records, and artifacts that tell the story of LGBTQ+ community, culture, and activism at Illinois.

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Morrow Plots Exhibit: These Plots Are Older Than We Are

    Recurring

  • The Librarians: In Conversation with Becky Calzada

    Join us for a hybrid brown bag at the iSchool. Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • The Librarians: A Film Screening with Becky Calzada

    Join us for a screening of The Librarians. Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present after the screening for a fireside chat with Emily Knox, interim Dean of the School of Information Sciences (iSchool), followed by a live audience Q&A.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • Library Friends Exhibit : Celebrating Pride: 50+ Years of LGBTQ+ History at Illinois

    Recurring

    Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring 50+ years of LGBTQ+ student history at the University of Illinois! This exhibit brings together photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, archival records, and artifacts that tell the story of LGBTQ+ community, culture, and activism at Illinois.

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Morrow Plots Exhibit: These Plots Are Older Than We Are

    Recurring

  • Women in Science Lecture: Kelli Trei

    Kelli Trei (B.S. Microbiology, 1999, and MLIS, 2012), Associate Professor and Biosciences Librarian, University of Illinois Library, will discuss her background in microbiology and work as liaison to the Schools of Life Sciences: Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCB) and Integrative Biology, (IB) as well as to the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  • Library Friends Exhibit : Celebrating Pride: 50+ Years of LGBTQ+ History at Illinois

    Recurring

    Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring 50+ years of LGBTQ+ student history at the University of Illinois! This exhibit brings together photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, archival records, and artifacts that tell the story of LGBTQ+ community, culture, and activism at Illinois.

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Morrow Plots Exhibit: These Plots Are Older Than We Are

    Recurring

  • Read and Resist

    Join the Grainger Library IDEA Lab and decorate a mini 3D print bookshelf made up of the American Libraries Association Most Challenged Books of 2025. The University Library will also have a pop-up bookmobile of a selection of banned books that students can check out!

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Monday, October 26, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Friday, October 30, 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Friday, November 13, 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Monday, November 16, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Thursday, November 19, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Friday, November 20, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, November 23, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Thursday, November 26, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Friday, November 27, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Saturday, November 28, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Sunday, November 29, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, November 30, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.