Booth Library

09/05/2026

The Booth Library building will be closed on Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend, Panthers! ☀

Visit our website anytime to access our online resources: eiu.edu/booth

09/02/2026

Celebrate the new semester with Welcome Back to Booth Bingo at Booth Library!

📍 West Reading Room
⏰ 6-8pm
📆 Wednesday, September 3

09/01/2026

Feeling homesick? The Library Ambassadors of Booth (LAB) and Health & Counseling Services are partnering together to help you feel at home.

📍 West Reading Room, Booth Library
⏰ 5pm
📆 Wednesday, September 2

08/31/2026

Make sure to check out the Comic Fest-themed media displays on the 3000 and 4000 levels of Booth Library!

08/27/2026

https://www.wcia.com/video/eiu-unveils-new-writing-center-to-help-students-tackle-assignments/12111454

Eastern Illinois University students struggling with their writing assignments have a new place to go for help.

08/27/2026

On August 25th, a historical marker to honor EIU alum Major Charles B. Hall was unveiled at the corner of Fourth Street and Garfield Avenue. Hall served as a Tuskegee Airman during World War II and made history for being the first African-American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft.

Also, check out the exhibit about Hall on display in the Collaboration Commons on the 3000 level!

08/26/2026

Another successful Booth Library Welcome Party in the books! We hope you enjoyed the snacks, prizes, games, and of course, Panther Quest!

Welcome home, Panthers! We can't wait to see what this semester holds!

08/24/2026

Needing some down time during the first week of semester? Take a break with a canine companion at Booth Library! 🐾 Therapy dogs will be visiting the library this Wednesday from 1-3 PM. Come through the entrance facing the clock tower and meet our fluffy friends! 🐶

08/21/2026

The fall semester is about to begin! Keep in mind our operating hours so you can plan out your first visit to the library this academic year. 📚

Monday-Thursday: 8 AM-10 PM
Friday: 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday: 2 PM-10 PM

These hours will be in effect starting Saturday, August 22nd. Stop by soon!

08/20/2026

Start your semester off on the right path by attending Panther Quest on Friday, August 20th, from 1:30-3 PM at Booth Library. Your adventure awaits!