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Over 4900 items added to Booth’s collections in December
Booth Library’s collections are constantly growing to meet the research and information needs of the EIU community. In December 2025, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 383 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 4519 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Individual issues of current periodicals […]
Read full storyWinter Wonderland: Finals Week Activities at Booth Library December 15-19
As the end of the fall semester approaches, Booth Library will offer many activities to help students focus, relax, and succeed. Join us for our Winter Wonderland Finals Week at Booth Library for festive and fun activities! Look through the list of events happening during finals week this semester: All activities and refreshments are free. […]
Read full storyPanther Tracks: Student Life and Scholarship
This collection highlights student life at EIU, including research papers, student-led publications the Daily Eastern News and The Warbler yearbook, and image galleries of events sponsored by Registered Student Organizations, Greek fraternities & sororities, Residence Hall Associations, and Living & Learning Communities.
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The library is here for all our students! Join the LAB to make sure the library is exactly what you want! Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7pm. All are welcome!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The library is here for all our students! Join the LAB to make sure the library is exactly what you want! Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7pm. All are welcome!
Thu, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Library Ambassadors of Booth for a great kick off to Spring, 2026 semester! Minute to Win It games, Karaoke, coloring, hot chocolate bar and more.
See you in the first floor atrium!!
Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collaboration Commons
It's no fun to study by yourself! Join us to study in community, making new friends and finding help where you need it. Librarians, Writing Center Tutors and Student Success Advisors will be ready to help. And we didn't forget; snacks provided! See you in the Collaboration Commons, 3rd floor!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The library is here for all our students! Join the LAB to make sure the library is exactly what you want! Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7pm. All are welcome!
Wed, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wear your coziest PJs, find your slippers and join the LAB for a great cozy movie. Popcorn and hot chocolate bar, ofcourse!
See you in the South Clocktower Lounge, 4th floor.