Weekly event Free Friday Tours
The Lilly Library is IU's principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. Visit the library anytime to view our special exhibitions and items on permanent display such as the New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible and the Slocum Puzzle Collection. Admission is always free and the library is open to everyone; affiliation with IU is not required.
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Weekly event Free Puzzle Collection Tours
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Lilly Fund Results from Years of Experience
Two-time IU alumna Judy Everson, upon establishing the Everson Lilly Library Research Fund, said, "I've learned at age 81 that it is ever so much more rewarding to give than to receive. I relearn that lesson all the time." Her story is inspiring and uniquely IU.
Disney and the Blue Ribbon Books
Kamden Spies, Lilly Library desk attendant and graduate student in the Department of Information & Library Science, writes about an early pop-up book featuring Mickey Mouse.
A Turn-of-the-Century Friendship Album
Natalie Guingrich of the Craig Preservation Lab writes about Elvira Bates’ friendship album, dating to the early 20th century.