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.

Celebrating American Music Month 2025 we have installed a new exhibit, Strange Wonders from the Band World, in the Library Gallery. Many exotic and unusual musical instruments created by ingenious inventors ranged the world’s concert stages during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The end of the semester can be tough. Deadlines, late nights, and concerns about final grades can make things extra stressful. The Counseling Center is here when you need us. Come see us at the Main Library, where we'll be setting up a resource table to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.

Come join us at Funk ACES Library to make animal zines! We’ll have all the supplies for you. Never made a zine before? Perfect – this is the place to start! Come experiment, collage, doodle, and discover what happens when creativity takes the lead. Staff will be available to offer tips and guidance.

If you like trivia or university history, come to our second Ultimate Archives Trivia! Questions will focus on University of Illinois history involving academics, athletics, inventions, events, faculty, and alumni.

Save the date: On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library's end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! We'll have more information about each location's unique schedule of events closer to the date.

Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces.

Learn about preserving, digitizing, and providing access to historical newspapers in your library collections! Staff of the Illinois Newspaper Project will discuss preservation and digitization best practices, how to undergo a newspaper digitization project, and what to do with newspapers once they've been digitized.

Come and celebrate the semester’s end with hot apple cider, sweet and salty treats, and relaxing RBML-themed activities. Make a button, fill in a coloring sheet, collaborate on a big puzzle, and snag a fresh print of our annual holiday linocut card! This event is part of the library's Reading Day De-Stress Fest; it is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

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!

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!