General Events

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Thursday, August 13, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

Friday, August 14, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Saturday, August 15, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Sunday, August 16, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Monday, August 17, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Thursday, August 20, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Friday, August 21, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Saturday, August 22, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Sunday, August 23, 2026

• Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

  Recurring

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Conservation World

  • Exhibition

  

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Monday, August 24, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Friday, August 28, 2026

• 250 Years of Documenting Democracy

  Recurring

  Time

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library

  Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

  • Exhibition

  

Sunday, September 13, 2026

• Archaeological Awareness Day

  Time

  12:00 - 4:00 pm

  Location

  Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park Conservation Area, Ringwood

  • Exhibition

  

Saturday, September 26, 2026

• Central Illinois Bat Festival

  Time

  1:00 - 8:00 pm

  Location

  Anita Purves Nature Center

  ​Join us at the third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival — a free two-part celebration of bats, bugs, and science! This year, we’re celebrating backyard bugs and bats!

  • Exhibition