Library Calendar
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3:00 - 4:30 pm 3/26/2026Main Library Room 220Attention 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!
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5:00 - 8:00 pm 3/27/2026IDEA Lab, Basement of Grainger Engineering Library Information CenterVR 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
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9:00 am 3/28/2026Main Library | Grainger Engineering Library Information Center | Funk ACES Library | Music and Performing Arts LibraryThe Library has several locations open to welcome admitted students. Stop by to learn more about the libraries at Illinois.
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5:00 - 8:00 pm 4/10/2026IDEA Lab, Basement of Grainger Engineering Library Information CenterVR 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
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5:00 - 8:00 pm 4/17/2026IDEA Lab, Basement of Grainger Engineering Library Information CenterVR 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
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2:30 - 3:30 pm 4/21/2026Funk ACES Library, 2nd floorThree 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.
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm 5/7/2026Main Library, Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, and the Music and Performing Arts LibraryOn 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.