Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (University of Illinois)

10/15/2026

In the spirit of Halloween, are you curious to learn about parapsychology and the occult sciences? Check out our Special Collections offerings in SSHEL! We have collections on these spooky topics and many more, including one of the largest test collections in the United States. Visit our website below for more information, or come into SSHEL and ask about our Special Collections at the main information desk!

https://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/specialcollections/

10/12/2026

During the month of October, come check out an exhibit sponsored by the University Archives and ACES library dedicated to the Morrow Plots, the world's oldest crop rotation study! Featured in the exhibit are rarely seen photos and records documenting the Morrow Plots' central role in agricultural science and campus culture.

The exhibit is located in the 220 Corridor Exhibition Space, on the 2nd floor of the Main Library, and runs until Friday, October 30th.

See the event page for more information:
https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/4092?eventId=33564135

10/09/2026

Come stop by and check out Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success by Alex Latimer. This clever book offers very important pieces of life advice while also educating the reader about dinosaurs. You can find Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success on our S-Collection New Arrivals shelf in SSHEL! The New Arrivals shelf is located to the right of the entrance.

10/07/2026

Come check out our display for Hispanic Heritage Month at SSHEL! This exhibit recognizes and celebrates the contribution of Hispanic and Latinx authors and their stories. The books have a wide age range, from children's and picture books to longer novels. Make sure you stop by SSHEL to see the exhibit, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and learn more about our materials!

10/05/2026

Open now until May 14th is this year's Rare Book & Manuscript Library exhibit. The exhibit centers around author Mary Shelley and her work, Frankenstein. It examines Shelley's life, her family, and the surrounding context that led to the creation of the novel.

You can check out the exhibit Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM at the RBML, located in Room 346 on the third floor of the Main Library!

10/02/2026

Come stop by and check out My Pony Wonder by Jessica Milo, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki. This picture book, full of rhymes and clever wordplay, is all about the closeness a girl shares with her horse. Together, they experience the beauty of nature and share several sweet moments while on a ride through the woods. According to the author, this book is perfect for any child who dreams of riding a pony.

You can find My Pony Wonder on our S-Collection New Arrivals shelf in SSHEL! The New Arrivals shelf is located to the right of the entrance.

10/01/2026

Searching for aspooky, scary, or silly book for Halloween? Well, the SSHEL S-Collection has it all! From light-hearted and fun Halloween themed picture books to middle grade spooky adventures and thought-provoking, scary young adult books, there is truly a book for everyone in the family to read as Halloween approaches.
https://publish.illinois.edu/childrenslit/

09/30/2026

In addition to our main bookshelves in SSHEL, we have an area just for new books, including children's and young adult books in our S-Collection and educational materials in our Curriculum Collection. Come stop by and peruse the newest additions to our library!

This area can be found to the right of the entrance into SSHEL and is marked by signs. If you have any questions, please ask at the Information Desk!

09/28/2026

Starting today and running until the end of October is the Library Friends Exhibit: Celebrating Pride: 50+ Years of LGBTQ+ History at Illinois. The exhibit features LGBTQ+ student history from the last 50+ years at the University of Illinois, telling their story and legacy. To learn more about what types of materials you can expect at the exhibit and the associated webinar that will be taking place on October 16, check out the event page below:

https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/4092?eventId=33563448

The exhibit can be found in the display cases near the Main Stacks on the second floor of the Main Library. It is open from 9am to 5pm. We hope you get the chance to stop by!

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring 50+ years of LGBTQ+ student history at the University of Illinois! This exhibit brings together photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, archival records, and artifacts that tell the story of LGBTQ+ community, culture, and activism at Illinois.

09/25/2026

Come stop by and check out The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten by Maureen Fergus and Mike Lowery. This funny book reverses the normal roles and shows a patient, understanding daughter helping her loud and unruly mom through a day at school. Her mom comes to realize that Kindergarten is hard work.

You can find The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten on our S-Collection New Arrivals shelf in SSHEL! The New Arrivals shelf is located to the right of the entrance.