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Sewing machines now available for check out at the IDEA Lab in Grainger Library! Pass the safety/checkout quiz, get approved, and borrow a sewing machine for basic sewing needs for 14 days. Learn more at idealab.illinois.edu/
Sewing machine with accessories with text: Check out a sewing machine at the IDEA Lab! 1. Reserve at idealab.illinois.edu at least 7 days in advance 2. Review the guide and complete and pass the safety/checkout quiz 3. Get approved and check out the sewing machine kit for 14 days

ALT Sewing machine with accessories with text: Check out a sewing machine at the IDEA Lab! 1. Reserve at idealab.illinois.edu at least 7 days in advance 2. Review the guide and complete and pass the safety/checkout quiz 3. Get approved and check out the sewing machine kit for 14 days

Close-up of sewing a pattern with text: Learn more about the IDEA Lab Sewing Machine Explore the Sewing Machine Guide Instructions Libguide: https://guides.library.illinois.edu/idea_lab_sewing

ALT Close-up of sewing a pattern with text: Learn more about the IDEA Lab Sewing Machine Explore the Sewing Machine Guide Instructions Libguide: https://guides.library.illinois.edu/idea_lab_sewing

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Our third floor will be closed from 6am-5pm on October 5th for building updates. No other service or area of the building will be affected by this closure. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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New tech at Grainger Library IDEA Lab! You can borrow an Arduino Uno R4 and Raspberry Pi 5 with your i-card or Illinois app.
Arduino and Raspberry Pi electronics next to the text: Arduino and Raspberry Pi available to check out! Visit idealab.illinois.edu for more info!

ALT Arduino and Raspberry Pi electronics next to the text: Arduino and Raspberry Pi available to check out! Visit idealab.illinois.edu for more info!

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The Grainger Engineering Library IDEA Lab opened up this week! With your i-card or Illinois app, you can reserve group project rooms, high-tech workstations (for work or play), check out tech, and more. Check link in bio for more info.
Entryway of the IDEA Lab shows a bulletin board of events and a group project room. Text on top "IDEA Lab with your i-card or Illinois app you can reserve group project rooms access high-tech workstations, check out tech (VR, consoles, +), and much more! Available 7 days a week Walk-in hours: 1PM - 10PM By appointment hours: 9 AM - 1 PM"

ALT Entryway of the IDEA Lab shows a bulletin board of events and a group project room. Text on top "IDEA Lab with your i-card or Illinois app you can reserve group project rooms access high-tech workstations, check out tech (VR, consoles, +), and much more! Available 7 days a week Walk-in hours: 1PM - 10PM By appointment hours: 9 AM - 1 PM"

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A close-up of Bob, iconic statue of a man reading a book, wearing a crown and blushing in front of the Grainger Engineering Library with the text "Welcome Back Drop by the library Say hi to Bob for good luck." There are also a pair of students talking while other students walk around the quad in front of the library.

ALT A close-up of Bob, iconic statue of a man reading a book, wearing a crown and blushing in front of the Grainger Engineering Library with the text "Welcome Back Drop by the library Say hi to Bob for good luck." There are also a pair of students talking while other students walk around the quad in front of the library.

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Grainger Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen on June 20th at 1pm.
Grainger Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth. The library will reopen on June 20th at 1pm.

ALT Grainger Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth. The library will reopen on June 20th at 1pm.

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Heads up! Grainger Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 8 AM!
Grainger Engineering Library will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 26th at 8 AM.

ALT Grainger Engineering Library will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 26th at 8 AM.

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Come join the Grainger Library on Reading Day, May 7, for some rest and relaxation with De-Stress Fest! Grainger Library will be hosting five fun-filled workshops! The IDEA Lab, located on the lower level, will also have ongoing activites and supplies while they last!
De-Stress Fest Poster with event schedule. 12-1:30 p.m.: Board Games and Brain Break 3-5 p.m.: Collage Vision Boards 3-5 p.m.: Re-Mix Button Making 5-7 p.m.: Crochet Bookmarks 7-9 p.m.: Mini Canvas Painting Events will take place in Grainger Commons, room 233 and 235. Full schedule can be found at go.illinois.edu/DeStress26

ALT De-Stress Fest Poster with event schedule. 12-1:30 p.m.: Board Games and Brain Break 3-5 p.m.: Collage Vision Boards 3-5 p.m.: Re-Mix Button Making 5-7 p.m.: Crochet Bookmarks 7-9 p.m.: Mini Canvas Painting Events will take place in Grainger Commons, room 233 and 235. Full schedule can be found at go.illinois.edu/DeStress26

De-Stress Fest Poster with event schedule. 1-10 p.m.: Self Guided Fun and Relaxation. Includes study spaces, open gaming, coloring, nature videos, snacks, and more 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Stress Management workshop with McKinley Health Education Events will take place in the Idea Lab, located in the basement of the Grainger Library. Full schedule can be found at go.illinois.edu/DeStress26

ALT De-Stress Fest Poster with event schedule. 1-10 p.m.: Self Guided Fun and Relaxation. Includes study spaces, open gaming, coloring, nature videos, snacks, and more 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Stress Management workshop with McKinley Health Education Events will take place in the Idea Lab, located in the basement of the Grainger Library. Full schedule can be found at go.illinois.edu/DeStress26

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Wind down before finals with the Ambassador Animals at Grainger Library! Learn more about the Wildlife Animal Clinic from 3-4 PM in room 329 in Grainger Library. <3
Graphic showing photos of animals for an event at Grainger Library. Meet the Ambassador Animals on May 6th, 3-4 PM in room 329 in Grainger Library.

ALT Graphic showing photos of animals for an event at Grainger Library. Meet the Ambassador Animals on May 6th, 3-4 PM in room 329 in Grainger Library.

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VR Club at UIUC and the Creative Writing Club invite you to a collaboration meeting on "Exploring Immersive Storytelling Through VR Technology" at the Grainger Library IDEA Lab on Friday, May 1 from 6-8 PM!
Creative Writing Workshop & VR Club Collaboration Meeting. Exploring immersive storytelling through VR technology. Friday, May 1, 2026, 6 to 8 pm, Grainger Library IDEA Lab.

ALT Creative Writing Workshop & VR Club Collaboration Meeting. Exploring immersive storytelling through VR technology. Friday, May 1, 2026, 6 to 8 pm, Grainger Library IDEA Lab.

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Today at the Grainger Library IDEA Lab, VR Club is featuring Dr. Laura Shackelford and her immersive virtual archaeology lab, VRchaeology! Stay after this MiXR talk to explore cave sites and discover artifacts in VR.
Promotional graphic for VR Club at UIUC. Friday, April 17 at Grainger IDEA Lab. MiXR 5-6 pm Dr. Laura Shackelford (Anthropology & Carle Illinois College of Medicine) joins us to demo the newest version of her immersive virtual archaeology lab, VRarchaeology! 6-8 pm VRCHAEOLOGY & SIMS, stay after MiXR to explore cave sites & discover artifacts in VRchaeology and experience our other immersive simulations and games! Get Connected. QR codes for Discord, website, and IDEA Lab website.

ALT Promotional graphic for VR Club at UIUC. Friday, April 17 at Grainger IDEA Lab. MiXR 5-6 pm Dr. Laura Shackelford (Anthropology & Carle Illinois College of Medicine) joins us to demo the newest version of her immersive virtual archaeology lab, VRarchaeology! 6-8 pm VRCHAEOLOGY & SIMS, stay after MiXR to explore cave sites & discover artifacts in VRchaeology and experience our other immersive simulations and games! Get Connected. QR codes for Discord, website, and IDEA Lab website.

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Happy National Pet Day from the Grainger Library! Help us show some love to our fluffy companions 🐈️ 🐾
National Pet Day poster 1 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Blade, Jack, and Rose.

ALT National Pet Day poster 1 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Blade, Jack, and Rose.

National Pet Day poster 2 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Egg, Edward, and Annie.

ALT National Pet Day poster 2 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Egg, Edward, and Annie.

National Pet Day poster 3 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Laika, Sabine, and Pierogi and Ember.

ALT National Pet Day poster 3 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Laika, Sabine, and Pierogi and Ember.

National Pet Day poster 4 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Sable, Cirrus, Nimbus, Sylvie, Orangie, Dolly, Tynee, and Rizzo.

ALT National Pet Day poster 4 Poster showcasing Grainger pets Sable, Cirrus, Nimbus, Sylvie, Orangie, Dolly, Tynee, and Rizzo.

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On Friday, April 10th, VR Club will be in the IDEA Lab from 5 to 8 pm. They'll be hosting a MiXR featuring Dr. Mike Yao, the Human Experience Lead at Immerse, over his work in the immersive technology space followed by a Beat Saber tournament open to all skill levels!
Dr. Mike Yao (Human Experience Lead at IMMERSE) comes to VR Club this Friday! Dr. Yao will join us to discuss his work in the immersive technology space as well as a holistic framework on the Immerse Human experience campus thrust! Friday APR. 10, 5-6 pm @ Grainger IDEA lab.

ALT Dr. Mike Yao (Human Experience Lead at IMMERSE) comes to VR Club this Friday! Dr. Yao will join us to discuss his work in the immersive technology space as well as a holistic framework on the Immerse Human experience campus thrust! Friday APR. 10, 5-6 pm @ Grainger IDEA lab.

Promotional for VR Club. Text: 6-8 pm, BEAT SABER TOURNAMENT. JOIN US FOR A TOURNAMENT TO TEST YOUR BEAT SABER SKILLS! OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. Mixr, 5-6 pm, immerse human experience lead De. Mike Yao joins us to discuss his work on immersive technology and a holistic framework on the Immerse human experience campus thrust!

ALT Promotional for VR Club. Text: 6-8 pm, BEAT SABER TOURNAMENT. JOIN US FOR A TOURNAMENT TO TEST YOUR BEAT SABER SKILLS! OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. Mixr, 5-6 pm, immerse human experience lead De. Mike Yao joins us to discuss his work on immersive technology and a holistic framework on the Immerse human experience campus thrust!

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This Friday join VR Club at the IDEA Lab from 5 to 8 pm for a MiXR discussion on identity, social dynamics, and life in XR with anthropologist Liudmila Bredikhina followed by a Beat Saber tournament open to all skill levels! The IDEA Lab is in the Grainger Library basement.
Text "MILA BREHDIKANA, FRIDAY MAR 27, 2026 5 PM CST @ GRAINGER IDEA LAB & ONLINE VIA ZOOM. SWISS ANTHROPOLOGIST LIUDMILA "MILA" BREDIKHINA (PH.D. CANDIDATE AT SETU) OF OUR FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL XR RESEARCH DUO, "NEM X MILA," ZOOMS INTO VR CLUB TO DISCUSS THEIR MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS STUDYING IDENTITY, SOCIAL DYNAMICS, AND LIFE IN XR!" QR codes for links aligned with a picture of VR characters.

ALT Text "MILA BREHDIKANA, FRIDAY MAR 27, 2026 5 PM CST @ GRAINGER IDEA LAB & ONLINE VIA ZOOM. SWISS ANTHROPOLOGIST LIUDMILA "MILA" BREDIKHINA (PH.D. CANDIDATE AT SETU) OF OUR FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL XR RESEARCH DUO, "NEM X MILA," ZOOMS INTO VR CLUB TO DISCUSS THEIR MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS STUDYING IDENTITY, SOCIAL DYNAMICS, AND LIFE IN XR!" QR codes for links aligned with a picture of VR characters.

Text "FRIDAY, Mar. 27 @ Grainger IDEA lab, MiXR 5-6 pm. Swiss anthropologist Liudmila "Mila" Bredikhina of the international XR research duo, "Nem x Mila," joins MiXR to discuss their publications studying life in the metaverse! 6-8 pm, BEAT SABER TOURNAMENT, JOIN US FOR A TOURNAMENT TO TEST YOUR BEAT SABER SKILLS! OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS." QR codes and VR Club logo decorate promotion.

ALT Text "FRIDAY, Mar. 27 @ Grainger IDEA lab, MiXR 5-6 pm. Swiss anthropologist Liudmila "Mila" Bredikhina of the international XR research duo, "Nem x Mila," joins MiXR to discuss their publications studying life in the metaverse! 6-8 pm, BEAT SABER TOURNAMENT, JOIN US FOR A TOURNAMENT TO TEST YOUR BEAT SABER SKILLS! OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS." QR codes and VR Club logo decorate promotion.

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Attention‼️ Building tours will take place this Saturday 3/28, from 9 AM - 5 PM for newly admitted students. Please anticipate increased noise levels on the silent floors as groups pass through the building. We appreciate your patience as we welcome admitted students to campus!
Building tours will take place this Saturday 3/28, from 9 AM - 5 PM for newly admitted students. Please anticipate increased noise levels on the silent floors as groups pass through the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we welcome admitted students to campus!

ALT Building tours will take place this Saturday 3/28, from 9 AM - 5 PM for newly admitted students. Please anticipate increased noise levels on the silent floors as groups pass through the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we welcome admitted students to campus!

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Spring Break is on its way 🐝🪻🌷! Take note of the Grainger Library and IDEA Lab's Spring Break hours. This Friday, March 13, the Grainger Library will close at 5:00 pm and the IDEA Lab will close at 4:00 pm. Regular operating hours will resume for both on Monday, March 23.
Poster of Grainger Library's Spring Break Hours. Grainger Library Spring Break Hours: 3/13: Closes at 5:00 pm 3/14 - 3/15: Closed 3/16 - 3/20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 3/21: Closed 3/22: Reopens at 1:00 pm

ALT Poster of Grainger Library's Spring Break Hours. Grainger Library Spring Break Hours: 3/13: Closes at 5:00 pm 3/14 - 3/15: Closed 3/16 - 3/20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 3/21: Closed 3/22: Reopens at 1:00 pm

Poster of the IDEA Lab's Spring Break Hours IDEA Lab Spring Break Hours: 3/13: Closes at 4:00 pm 3/14 - 3/22: Closed 3/23: Reopens at regular hours (1-10 pm)

ALT Poster of the IDEA Lab's Spring Break Hours IDEA Lab Spring Break Hours: 3/13: Closes at 4:00 pm 3/14 - 3/22: Closed 3/23: Reopens at regular hours (1-10 pm)

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Today, we are happy to celebrate the innovators and thinkers who help power our world! At Grainger Engineering Library, we are proud to support students by providing access to knowledge, tools, and spaces that help turn ideas into reality. Grainger Library is here for you!
Poster celebrating World Engineering Day 2026 with the headline “Engineers make it possible… happy World Engineering Day 2026.” Pictured are Grainger Bob and Quinn statues from the engineering quad.

ALT Poster celebrating World Engineering Day 2026 with the headline “Engineers make it possible… happy World Engineering Day 2026.” Pictured are Grainger Bob and Quinn statues from the engineering quad.

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VR Club is back at the Grainger Library IDEA Lab on Fridays 5-8 pm! Today's MiXR features XR tech projects talk by alumni Jaden Gilley and Chase Johnson followed by An Intro to Social VR with VR Chat. Visit and explore the IDEA Lab's Quest 3S headsets with VR Club tech support.
Text on left, "VR Club at UIUC. 6 to 8 Social VR: An Intro. Want to experience life in VR? Join us for an introduction to the magic of social VR through VRChat!" Text on right, "Friday, February 27 at Grainger IDEA Lab. MiXR 5 to 6 pm. VR Club alumni Jaden and Chase return to discuss their interests and projects involving XR tech!" Bottom right are QR codes to VR Club's discord, website, and IDEA Lab website.

ALT Text on left, "VR Club at UIUC. 6 to 8 Social VR: An Intro. Want to experience life in VR? Join us for an introduction to the magic of social VR through VRChat!" Text on right, "Friday, February 27 at Grainger IDEA Lab. MiXR 5 to 6 pm. VR Club alumni Jaden and Chase return to discuss their interests and projects involving XR tech!" Bottom right are QR codes to VR Club's discord, website, and IDEA Lab website.

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Leap into break with the Grainger Engineering Library and paint your worries away on a mini canvas! Thursday, February 26 from 7-9 pm, Grainger will be hosting mini canvas painting, with supplies provided while they last. 🎨 🧑‍🎨
Flyer for mini canvas painting at the Grainger Engineering Library. Text: Paint Mini Canvases at the Grainger Engineering Library! Free supplies while they last. February 26. 7-9 p.m. in Grainger Commons 233/235.

ALT Flyer for mini canvas painting at the Grainger Engineering Library. Text: Paint Mini Canvases at the Grainger Engineering Library! Free supplies while they last. February 26. 7-9 p.m. in Grainger Commons 233/235.

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Roses are red, violets are blue; Happy Valentine's Day from us to you! Find physical versions of these valentines (and more!) at our information desk as long as supplies last!
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