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We know midterms are stressful, so why not take a moment to recharge with our Tranquility Kits?Each kit includes fidget ...
10/08/2026

We know midterms are stressful, so why not take a moment to recharge with our Tranquility Kits?

Each kit includes fidget toys, ear plugs, antibacterial wipes, and affirmation cards to help you stay calm and focused during one of the busiest times of the semester. Whether you need to refocus, reset, or just take a quick breather between study sessions, these kits are here for you.

Available at the circulation desk for in-library use only!

Don't miss this semester's workshops highlighting different aspects of the research and publishing process! All sessions...
10/07/2026

Don't miss this semester's workshops highlighting different aspects of the research and publishing process! All sessions will be from 12:45pm-1:45pm and can be attended virtually or in person at the Library Learning Center. Scan the QR code or visit http://iit.libcal.com to register and learn more!

October 4th-10th is Banned Books Week! Join the library in fighting censorship by checking out our banned book display o...
10/05/2026

October 4th-10th is Banned Books Week! Join the library in fighting censorship by checking out our banned book display on the upper level by the stairs!

You can also view all of the banned books in our collection here: https://i-share-iit.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01CARLI_IIT:CARLI_IIT&inst=01CARLI_IIT&collectionId=81106412720005842

For more information on Banned Books Week, visit
https://bannedbooksweek.org/ or
https://www.ala.org/bbooks/banned

Happy reading, Scarlet Hawks!

Tomorrow, September 17th, is Constitution and Citizenship Day! Join us in celebrating the 239th anniversary of the signi...
09/16/2026

Tomorrow, September 17th, is Constitution and Citizenship Day! Join us in celebrating the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by stopping to grab a free pocket Constitution and coloring book! These materials will be available at the circulation desk and upstairs coloring station, located next to the puzzle and games tables. 🎉

September is Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate with us by checking out our monthly book display and online guide! To ac...
09/15/2026

September is Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate with us by checking out our monthly book display and online guide! To access the guide, scan the QR code or use this link:
guides.library.iit.edu/heritage

Still need to register to vote? If so, here's your chance! Register to vote, right on campus, in a few simple steps. Com...
09/14/2026

Still need to register to vote? If so, here's your chance! Register to vote, right on campus, in a few simple steps. Come talk to representatives from Chicago Votes at MTCC Bridge from 12:30- 2:30pm on 9/14 and at Galvin Library from 3-5pm on 9/15.

To register to vote in Illinois, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and an Illinois resident for 30 days prior to election day. Please bring two forms of identification with you, and at least one must show your current address. Scan the QR code or visit elections.il.gov/votingandregistrationsystems/register.aspx to learn more! Hope to see you all there!

Are you a new student and curious about the spaces and services Galvin Library has to offer? Scan the QR code or visit g...
09/14/2026

Are you a new student and curious about the spaces and services Galvin Library has to offer? Scan the QR code or visit
guides.library.iit.edu/newstudents to check out our New Student Guide!

Still need to register to vote? If so, here's your chance! Register to vote, right on campus, in a few simple steps. Com...
09/11/2026

Still need to register to vote? If so, here's your chance! Register to vote, right on campus, in a few simple steps. Come talk to representatives from Chicago Votes at MTCC Bridge from 12:30- 2:30pm and at Galvin Library from 3-5pm on 9/14 and 9/15.

To register to vote in Illinois, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and an Illinois resident for 30 days prior to election day. Please bring two forms of identification with you, and at least one must show your current address. Scan the QR code or visit elections.il.gov/votingandregistrationsystems/register.aspx to learn more! Hope to see you all there!

Great news, Scarlet Hawks! Your favorite study spot will now be open until midnight, Sunday through Thursday! 🎉 🙌
09/08/2026

Great news, Scarlet Hawks! Your favorite study spot will now be open until midnight, Sunday through Thursday! 🎉 🙌

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