Library Calendar

The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

This exhibition presents a selection of Chinese nianhua and related images exploring Lunar New Year themes and the horse, offering a glimpse into the hopes, stories, and celebrations they carry. May you enjoy an energetic and fruitful year ahead.

We are inviting doctoral students to join this discussion on dissertation writing and research. Later-stage PhD candidates will share their research, writing, and time management techniques. Each panelist will talk about strategies that have worked for them (or strategies that definitely have not worked).

Qualitative data analysis software programs can be valuable tools for organizing research sources for a literature review. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for organizing and analyzing literature in the software program MAXQDA, though the strategies will be relevant to other qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo or Atlas.ti.

Learn how to find resources and navigate STEM databases using search strategies like Boolean Operators.

This Virtual Brown Bag presents the issues involved in decolonizing African collections, explores global collaborations to advance equitable knowledge ecosystems, and considers models and networks of Diamond Open Access that ensure that African scholarship is produced and distributed under the principle of global equity.

Keeping meals both affordable and enjoyable can be tricky, but we don’t need to take on these responsibilities alone! This workshop is designed to cover the basics of how to incorporate AI into food budgeting practices, including meal planning, grocery lists, and more.

Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!

This is a session in which podcasters learn tips and tricks for more advanced audio editing, including incorporating sounds effects, adding music, and more.

Qualitative data analysis software programs can be valuable tools for organizing research sources for a literature review. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for organizing and analyzing literature in the software program MAXQDA, though the strategies will be relevant to other qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo or Atlas.ti.

Attention students: Join us in room 220 of the Main Library on Thursday, 3/26 from 3-4:30 pm for a FREE “Paint & Sip” workshop!* Sip on a mocktail while you learn about the soothing art of watercolors through an artist-led tutorial on how to paint your very own squirrel design. All experience levels welcome!

Dr. Anastassios Antonaras (Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki,) places Byzantine glass in context to a wider Mediterranean tradition where it emerges as a powerful medium of splendor, authority, and sacred presence.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

VR Club at UIUC hosts meetings on Fridays from 4 - 7 PM at the IDEA Lab. Meetings start with MiXR (Meetings involving Extended Reality), an academic forum discussing topics regarding extended reality technology and the metaverse, followed by VR activities. - The Grainger Engineering Library Information Center IDEA Lab

The Library has several locations open to welcome admitted students. Stop by to learn more about the libraries at Illinois.

Web of Science is a large multidisciplinary platform of abstract databases for articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. This session provides insight and strategies for getting the most use out of the platform. We will highlight how to search for literature and authors, as well as where to find citation and grant information.

MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. By the end of this workshop, we hope you'll be able to import survey data from a spreadsheet into a MAXQDA project; set up survey questions as codable data, variables, or both; use manual and automatic coding tools to code text data in survey responses and more.

Looking for a new way to conduct your research? Tired of getting zero results in your database searches? This workshop will break down how the professionals identify resources, and search for articles, books, and other scholarly works.

Looking for a new way to conduct your research? Tired of getting zero results in your database searches? This workshop will break down how the professionals identify resources, and search for articles, books, and other scholarly works.

Navigating the social and academic expectations of college is a challenge for many new college students, where unexplained conventions can cause many to feel stress and confusion about the way the higher education environment functions.

Infographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.

MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. By the end of this workshop, we hope you'll be able to import survey data from a spreadsheet into a MAXQDA project; set up survey questions as codable data, variables, or both; use manual and automatic coding tools to code text data in survey responses and more.

The Doctoral Research Support Program and the Writers Workshop are hosting Writing in the Disciplines, an online series that connects doctoral students with faculty, journal editors, and publishers to discuss writing styles and skills in specific disciplines. These events are open to all current graduate students.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

Systematic reviews require a careful and structured approach to reviewing existing literature and identifying new insights. As scholarly publications continue to grow rapidly across disciplines, AI tools offer new ways for researchers to keep up with the expanding literature.

Managing your time and keeping track of all your tasks as a busy college student can be tricky, but new AI tools can take off some of the pressure of remembering it all! This workshop is designed to familiarize learners with a few handy tools and strategies for using AI to maximize productivity and minimize stress.

This session gets into the technicalities of podcast distribution.

Infographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.

Throughout your life you will, almost certainly, give presentations. We have all sat through presentations that were boring, confusing, and drab. How do you communicate your message most succinctly? What visuals will captivate and inform your audience the best? In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand.

Grab some friends and come hang out and play some video games at the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center!

Come celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with the Literatures and Languages Library by reading or listening to poems from around the world in the original language and English translation.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano! See the piano in action and learn more about the instrument and roll collection. This is an informal even and all are welcome!

VR Club at UIUC hosts meetings on Fridays from 4 - 7 PM at the IDEA Lab. Meetings start with MiXR (Meetings involving Extended Reality), an academic forum discussing topics regarding extended reality technology and the metaverse, followed by VR activities. - The Grainger Engineering Library Information Center IDEA Lab

Attendees will become familiar with the differences between a dissertation and first book manuscript, and will further learn about identifying points of revision, creating a revision plan/timeline, approaching editors/presses, writing a book proposal, and the publishing process at a glance.

A Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.

Are you curious about how the library can support you in accessing free resources for self-care? Would you like to know more about self-care but are unsure where to start? This workshop will facilitate discussion about self-care strategies and will provide opportunities to search for free resources (online and in print) that can support your personal self-care practices.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

This public event will begin with a lecture by Dr. Warren C. Brown (California Institute of Technology discussing medieval textuality and materiality. A reception and open house will follow where visitors may view our recently acquired Merovingian manuscript and Greek papyrus. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served.

VR Club at UIUC hosts meetings on Fridays from 4 - 7 PM at the IDEA Lab. Meetings start with MiXR (Meetings involving Extended Reality), an academic forum discussing topics regarding extended reality technology and the metaverse, followed by VR activities. - The Grainger Engineering Library Information Center IDEA Lab

Three experts from across campus will each discuss their work related to Invasive Species and respond to questions from attendees during the #FunkPanel2026. Their work focuses on Illinois invasive species issues with an emphasis on management and prevention; threats to Illinois agriculture, forestry and the environment; as well as ongoing research on biological invasions.

Tired of hearing advice about highlighting your notes and writing lists? There are lots of study tips out there, but they don't work for everyone, especially if you're neurodivergent. This workshop is for those who find that popular advice doesn't work for them to learn new study habits, such as reading tips, time tricks, and building habits on uplifting strengths.

Did you know that over half of college students worry about being able to afford their course materials? Are you wondering how you can create a budget-friendly course for students? This workshop will introduce you to Library and campus resources you can share with students to help them save money on textbooks, articles, technology, and other materials.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.

On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library’s end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! Participating locations include Main Library, Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, and the Music and Performing Arts Library (MPAL). More details and schedules will be shared closer to the date.

Celebrate the semester’s end with RBML! We are diving into the trendy book decoration world — bring your own books and paint the edges with our supplies, then view various historical fore-edge paintings from the collection in our Reading Room.

Weekly interactive tabling events to learn about resources for stress management individually and throughout the campus community.