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Booth Library Located in the heart of the EIU campus, Booth Library serves students, faculty, and staff of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

Visitors welcome; Illinois residents can obtain a library card. Booth Library, the general library of Eastern Illinois University, is named in honor of Miss Mary Josephine Booth, who served as head librarian at Eastern from 1904 to 1945. For a complete listing of Booth Library's business hours, please visit https://www.eiu.edu/booth/hours/index.php

10/13/2026

Trick or treat? Tomorrow, the LAB is hosting a Halloween scavenger hunt featuring scary good prizes, candy, and Booth Library trivia! Bring yourself, bring a friend (or a group), and show off your best costume! 🍬🎃

📍 Collaboration Commons, Booth Library
⏰ 6pm
📆 Wednesday, October 14th

Join the LAB and Black Student Union for an EXTENDED Bite Size Study Hour tonight from 5pm to 7pm! As always, snacks are...
10/12/2026

Join the LAB and Black Student Union for an EXTENDED Bite Size Study Hour tonight from 5pm to 7pm! As always, snacks are provided.

📍 Collaboration Commons, Booth Library
⏰ 5pm-7pm
📆 Monday, October 12th

Since 1987, October has been nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and is dedicated to raisi...
10/09/2026

Since 1987, October has been nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and is dedicated to raising awareness and uplifting survivors.

Purple Thursday is a national day of action during DVAM. Supporters are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness and honor survivors.

Health and Counseling Services has curated a book display on the third floor of Booth Library with information on DVAM, Purple Thursday, and a selection of books discussing survivors and their experiences.

Congratulations to Christina Downs for winning the DC Direct Batman Family Collectible Statues from EIU Comic Fest!Atten...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to Christina Downs for winning the DC Direct Batman Family Collectible Statues from EIU Comic Fest!

Attendees who filled out an exit survey were entered into a drawing for the statues, and Downs came out as the lucky winner. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Banned Books Week was created in 1982 as a result of the amount of book bans and challenges in libraries, schools, and b...
10/05/2026

Banned Books Week was created in 1982 as a result of the amount of book bans and challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. This week is dedicated to highlighting the importance of free, openly-accessible information and the freedom to express ideas.

Visit bannedbooksweek.org or the ALA website to view the Most Challenged Books in 2025 and learn more about the importance of Banned Books Week.

This year's Comic Fest has come and gone, BUT you can still purchase a shirt, while supplies last, in room 4700 of Booth...
09/28/2026

This year's Comic Fest has come and gone, BUT you can still purchase a shirt, while supplies last, in room 4700 of Booth Library! Now only $15!

Wrap up Comic Fest in style by showing off your costume or competing in the Cosplay Contest! Those who wish to compete i...
09/25/2026

Wrap up Comic Fest in style by showing off your costume or competing in the Cosplay Contest!

Those who wish to compete in the Cosplay Contest must schedule a pre-judging appointment. Sign up using the link in our bio!

We can’t wait to see your costumes tomorrow!

📍West Reading Room, Booth Library
⏰ 3pm-4pm
🗓️September 26th

Cosplayers, get ready for your close-up! 🌟📸This Friday from 4 pm-7pm, Studio 21 will be hosting a professional Cosplay P...
09/22/2026

Cosplayers, get ready for your close-up! 🌟📸

This Friday from 4 pm-7pm, Studio 21 will be hosting a professional Cosplay Portrait Experience! Step onto a specially designed set with dramatic lighting and special effects created specifically for Comic Fest!

📍 Studio 21 Photography
1408 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

📷 1 Professional Digital Image: $20
📷 2 Professional Digital Images: $35
*Pre-register, prepay, and save $5!

Studio 21 will also be set up during Comic Fest for cosplayers to stop by and strike a pose! Your cosplay deserves to be seen. 🌟

📷 Photography by Studio 21 Photography
You bring the character. Studio 21 will make it epic.

Pre-register here: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/eiu-comic-con

Interested in learning more about manga? Learn from artist and educator Kofi Bazzell-Smith at EIU Comic Fest on Septembe...
09/18/2026

Interested in learning more about manga? Learn from artist and educator Kofi Bazzell-Smith at EIU Comic Fest on September 26 at Booth Library!

Presentation: "Manga as a Global Art Form"
📍 West Reading Room
⏰ 10:30am

"Basics of Manga" workshop
📍 Center for Student Innovation
⏰ 1pm

Gallery Show: "The Art of Kofi Bazzell-Smith"
📍 West Bridge Lounge
⏰ All Day

Register for the "Basics of Manga Workshop" via the link in our bio! Limited seats available!

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600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL
61920

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