Exhibits

Friday, July 17, 2026

• Exhibit opening for Women of Valor: Creating Temple Sisterhoods in Central Illinois

  Time

  2:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Room 324, Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

  Please join us for the opening of the Illinois History and Lincoln Collection's spring exhibit, Women of Valor: Creating Temple Sisterhoods in Central Illinois.

  • Reception/Open House

  

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801

  Please join us in the RBML from 3-5 pm on Thursday, September 24, for the opening reception of our new exhibit. Curator Lynne Thomas will present brief remarks, and refreshments will be served. This exhibit will remain on display through summer 2027. 

  • Reception/Open House