Library Calendar
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RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.
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Join us for an afternoon of music and insight in collaboration with the CU Folk & Roots Festival! Experience a captivating performance/lecture by Eddie Barbash + KASA & Friends, browse a curated display of folk and roots materials from the Music & Performing Arts Library's collections, and enjoy light refreshments.
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Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano and learn more about the instrument and roll collection.
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Champaign-Urbana and surrounding area families and community members are invited to celebrate youth literature at the Festival's Community Day Celebration, a free event open to the public. Author readings, book signings, puppet shows, live music, art displays, and various hands-on activities for children will all be part of the fun!
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Department Head and Donald Biggar Willett Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Bernhard will discuss her research on applications-oriented electromagnetic problems with an emphasis on theoretical analysis and experimental investigation.
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Calling all trivia enthusiasts: Join us for a fun afternoon of pop culture (and a little library) trivia with FREE seasonal mocktails and snacks and your chance to become a trivia champ!
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Join us in person or online for a research talk by Dr. Michelli Costa. She will present preliminary research findings that analyze the main characteristics and trends of information resources and services that contribute to overcoming inequities in scholarship at the libraries of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Brasília (Brazil).
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we discover and share information. In this evolving technological landscape, the University Library has taken a leading role in helping our community understand generative AI and its responsible use. Join us for a special presentation by Mary Ton, Digital Humanities Librarian.
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Learn how AI impacts elections and political discussions, and test your ability to spot AI-generated content. Visit our table for interactive quizzes, helpful handouts, and fun activities—all aimed at helping you stay informed and navigate the role of AI in civic life. Plus, grab some cool library swag as you sharpen your skills for the election season.
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Jesse Erickson, Astor Curator of Printed Books & Bindings at the Morgan Library, joins the RBML virtually to discuss Black bibliographical exploration and trace the migrations of Black Vernacular English (BVE) from 18th-century literature to that of the hip hop generation. This presentation is open to the public; please pre-register at go.illinois.edu/Erickson.
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Join us in room 66 of the Main Library on Halloween Eve for a FREE screening of Werner Herzog's1979 version of the horror classic, Nosferatu.
