The Orange Peel

Download the PDF version Feature Speakers Workshop by TLAS Staff The fall semester brings new friends, experiences, classes…and presentations! You may be comfortable in front of a group of people, or you may experience some anxiety when speaking in front of your class or other larger groups. Either way, you can take advantage of the […]

Download the PDF Version Feature De-Stress Festby TLAS Staff Inject some fun and motivation into your Finals studying! The University Library DeStress fest begins Thursday, May 2nd, at the Main Library, Funk ACES Library, and Grainger Engineering Library. Check out the full offering of De-Stress Fest activities here: https://go.illinois.edu/DeStress24.  Event highlights (full schedule online): 10:30 am-12 […]

Download the PDF Version Feature Hands-on Art Workshops by the TLAS Staff Like to draw, take pictures, write stories, or make fun crafts for your friends and family?  Sign up for our art workshops in April, no experience required!  The first is a Manga creation workshop on Tuesday, April 2nd from 3-5pm in Room 220 […]

by TLAS Staff Download the PDF version. Feature Valentine’s and Materials! If you measure time through holidays, you may have noticed retail stores turning pink and red recently. In an incredible slight to Punxsutawney Phil, our nation’s favorite groundhog, as well as several actually important February celebrations, society seems to have skipped straight to Valentine’s […]

Download the PDF version. Feature Story De-Stress Fest by TLAS Staff We invite you to join us in the Main Library on Thursday, 12/7 for a study break anytime between 10:30 am-9 pm for our end-of-the-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! No matter your preferred method of stress relief, there’s a study break activity for everyone. From […]

Download the pdf version. Feature Story Trick or treat? by TLAS Staff Frightened by finals? Scared of speeches? Wracked with writing? Visit the Orange Room in the Main Library Tuesday, October 31st, from 2-4pm and meet experts to help plan for your research, writing, and speaking projects. In addition to piles of candy and treats, […]

Download the pdf. Feature Story When you think of libraries, you probably think of books. You are correct–we have lots of books in the library, but we have many other services and spaces for you to use! Join us in the Orange Room, where students like to work on assignments and hang out with friends. […]

Download the pdf. Feature Story Pop Culture Pop-Up Collection Groundhogs aren’t the only thing popping up this month–the Orange Room is launching its first pop-up collection! The Library’s claim to frame is our vast collections, and each month we’ll hand select a spread from across campus libraries highlighting some of our top tier materials. This […]

Download the pdf. Feature Story Edible Book FestivalThe Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival is now in its 16th year, and is back in-person for the first time since the pandemic started. On April 1st, bibliophiles, bibliophages, book artists, and food lovers around the world gather to celebrate the book arts and the (literal!) ingestion of culture. No […]

Download the pdf. Feature Story DeStress Fest Are upcoming finals stressing you out? Do you feel like you need a break before finishing out the semester strong? You are in luck, because our popular end-of-the-year tradition, De-Stress Fest, is back on May 4th from noon-9pm! We are prepared for lots of fun activities, food, animals, […]