Calander Graphic All Upcoming Events
Title Date and Time Location
Benner Library's 50th Celebration August 2025 - May 2026 Join us at Benner Library as we celebrate 50 years of scholarship & service in this location.
Library Art Show Tracing Our History Since Relocating to Bourbonnais Fall 2025 Benner Library, First Floor Art Gallery
Self-Guided Library Tour Throughout the academic year while the library is open Start on the first floor of Benner Library
Hours for Homecoming 2025 week Saturday, October 11 - Sunday, October 19 see the link for Homecoming week hours
Silent Auction Starts Wednesday, October 15 - Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm Benner Library, First Floor, near Info Desk.
Faith Formed in Clay: Exhibiting the Foundations of Primitive Methodism. Friday, October 9 - Thursday, April 30, 2026 Benner Library - Holliness Reading Room - BL 007
Closed for Fall Break Saturday, October 11 - Monday, October 13 Not Open. Visit our website for online resources.
Fall Break Revised Hours Tuesday, October 14, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Visit our website for online resources.
Homecoming Wednesday, October 15 Regular Hours: 8 am - Midnight Open regular library hours.
Book Sale - Homecoming & Family Weekend Starts Wednesday, October 15 Benner Library, First Floor
Homecoming Thursday, October 16 Regular Hours: 8:00 am - Midnight Open regular library hours. Visit our website to see our special Homecoming events.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 Thursday, October 16 - Saturday, October 18 Join us at Benner Library as we celebrate 50 years of scholarship & service this Homecoming.
Escape Room - Trapped in Time: Escape Benner 1975: Homecoming & Family Weekend Thursday, October 16 - Saturday, October 18, reserve your time slot now. Benner library, Lower Level Service desk
Faith Formed in Clay: Exhibiting the Foundations of Primitive Methodism. - Exhibit Talk Thursday, October 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Benner Library - Holliness Reading Room - BL 007
Homecoming Friday, October 17 Regular Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Open regular library hours. Visit our website to see our special Homecoming events.
Homecoming 50th Celebration Kick-off Friday, October 17, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm First Floor Benner Library
Archives Open House Friday, October 17, 12:00-3:30 pm Benner Library, First Floor, by University Archives.
Homecoming Saturday, October 18 Extended Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Open extended hours. Visit our website to see our special Homecoming events.
Benner Library Open House Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Benner Library
Library Employee Reunion Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Benner Library, Fishbowl
Music Bingo - Homecoming & Family Weekend Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm Benner Library, First Floor, by University Archives
Book Vase Sale September 2025 - May 2026 - while supplies last Purchase at the Circulation Desk (First Floor)
Silent Book Club Sunday, October 26, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Benner Library First Floor
Puzzle Competition Starts Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 16 Benner Library - Check-in at the Info Desk.
Silent Book Club Sunday, November 23, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Benner Library First Floor
Silent Book Club Sunday, December 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Benner Library First Floor