Herman B Wells Library

10/20/2026

IU Libraries has a number of fascinating archives and special collections on campus - that includes the Indiana University Archives in Wells Library, but also much more. If you're interested in the latest news & events from these archives and special collections, you'll want to subscribe to this newsletter!

Our collaborative archives and special collections newsletter will arrive in inboxes soon! If you would like to know more about the happenings within our repositories, be sure to sign up for the 3x year mailing of "We Saved This For You"! https://libraries.indiana.edu/subscribe-wesaved

📸: Visiting the hometown newspapers in the IMU South Lounge, 1977

10/08/2026

The Wells Library will be open normal hours during Fall Break, but other libraries on campus may be closed Friday and/or Saturday. Make sure you check before you visit, and have a wonderful (if short) break!

Fall Break is upon us! There will be no classes on Friday, October 9. Some libraries on campus (including Business/SPEA, Education, Lilly Library, Sciences, and Wylie House Museum) will be closed Friday and/or Saturday. If you're not sure, check our website (link in comments) before you visit.

We hope you enjoy your short but relaxing break!

09/08/2026

It's well worth your time to stop by the Scholars' Commons (first floor of the East Tower) and see this exhibition!

Dr. Jon Kay and PhD Student Gul E Zahra co-curated Traditional Arts Indiana’s recent exhibition, “Creativity, Continuity, Community,” on display in the Herman B Wells Library’s Scholars’ Commons now until December!

The exhibition showcases the works of local artists from the state of Indiana.

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09/03/2026

Labor Day Weekend is upon us - that time when the academic calendar says fall but the holiday says summer is just ending! There are no classes on Monday, but if you want to take some time to get caught up (or even to get ahead), the Wells Library will be OPEN regular hours all weekend and on Monday.

Other libraries on campus will be closed for the holiday. Check before you visit: libraries.indiana.edu/hours

Have a great holiday weekend, and GO HOOSIERS!

08/17/2026

The Wells Library is open longer hours this week so you can stop by to grab a book, enjoy the air conditioning, meet up with friends, charge your phone, watch a movie, or just explore one of the largest libraries in the entire country!

AUGUST 17-23:
Monday-Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday: 1 - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 8pm

Fall semester hours begin on Monday, August 24.

Hours for other libraries on campus: link in comments!

08/13/2026

In order to get our renovation done, unfortunately the Wells Library will have to be CLOSED Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16. We're sorry for any inconvenience! We look forward to seeing you next week. Meanwhile, our website is available for you 24/7 with lots of resources you can use from wherever you are.

08/06/2026

Due to necessary maintenance, the Wells Library will be CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9.

If you need a place to study, prep your syllabus, charge your devices, enjoy the air conditioning, or connect to wi-fi, we recommend our friends at the Monroe County Public Library (Indiana)!

07/30/2026

Summer session classes are almost over and it's almost time to take a break! The Wells Library will be open throughout the intersession between summer and fall, with reduced hours.

August 1-16:
Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday-Sunday, 1pm to 5pm

August 17-23:
Monday-Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday 8/22, 1pm to 5pm
Sunday 8/23, 11am to 8pm

Fall semester hours will begin Monday, August 24.

07/30/2026

ETA: after you click on the link, be sure to verify you are human! 😊

The latest issue of the Indiana Magazine of History includes "Finis, the end: The Civil War Diary of Theophilus A. Wylie, 1863-1865." Authors Dawn E. Bakken, Justin Hawkins, and David A. Nichols annotate TAW's diaries from the University Archives, giving terrific historical context to his entries: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/3/article/995406

If you missed part one, check out the March issue! https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/3/article/987435

06/29/2026

We are CLOSED Friday and Saturday! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July celebration, Hoosiers!

Happy Independence Day! All libraries on campus will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4. We hope you have a safe and happy celebration, Hoosiers! Make sure you visit The Lilly Library, Indiana University earlier in the week or after the holiday to see the special Declaration of Independence exhibition.