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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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
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This pop-up library display celebrates the contributions of African Americans to labor movements, industry and workplace equity. Explore historical milestones, key figures, and pivotal moments as you also reflect on what equity and justice in labor means to you
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This event will explore the remarkable journey of the Greek language across time and space, from antiquity to the present, highlighting its enduring influence and its role in teaching and scholarship today. Distinguished speakers will discuss the language’s evolution and its presence in academic programs on our campus.
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Join us Thursday, 2/13 from 7-9 pm in room 66 of the Main Library to make valentines, get a flower*, and watch the film, "Dirty Dancing." Free! *While supplies last.
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Celebrate Presidents’ Day and Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday with the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections! Check out our new Lincoln exhibit “From Man to Myth: Lincoln’s Evolving Image” in IHLC’s reading room and make a button with political cartoons featured in the exhibit.
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Join us for our first hybrid webinar of the year with an engaging presentation about the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, a community-driven initiative that celebrates the rich history and lasting contributions of African Americans in the Champaign County area.
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In this talk, Dr. Firas ben Abid will help us to discover how ZINKI AI is transforming the preservation and accessibility of Arabic manuscripts and records through cutting-edge AI technology. We will explore ZINKI's tools for digitizing, searching, and analyzing Arabic texts, with a focus on its contributions to preserving historical manuscripts.
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Join us for an interactive Fair Use Gameshow to celebrate Fair Use Week! Your host, Sara Benson (Library) will be joined by an all-star panel including Pia Hunter (Law), Dr. Melissa Ocepek (iSchool), and Andrea Augustine (Law). Register for free at https://go.illinois.edu/fairuseweek to attend online or attend in-person (Room A, College of Law).
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Join us for a thought-provoking and enjoyable event featuring Dr. Danielle Phillips-Cunningham and Chris Wiley, where we take some time to think about the vital contributions of African Americans to labor movements and their enduring impact today. Dr. Phillips-Cunningham will present her newly published book, Nannie Helen Burroughs: A Tower of Strength in the Labor World.
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Looking for a little flare of sunshine to brighten up wintery February? Then stop by the Orange Room of the Main Library on Wednesday, 2/26 from 1-3 pm to make your very own bright button with our press. Free!
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Come hear the Music and Performing Library Arts Library's Steinway Duo Art reproducing player piano. You will learn a little about the history of the instrument and hear samples from the collection. This is an informal event and all are welcome!
