UChicago Library Community Day: Open House and Picnic

When: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Where: The Joseph Regenstein Library, Room 122, 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, and surrounding grounds. Enter off 57th Street.
Cost: Free
Registration is strongly encouraged.

The South Side and UChicago communities are invited to come together to explore the UChicago Library in a new, interactive way at the inaugural UChicago Library Community Day.

Featured activities offer a rich array of educational experiences for all ages:

• Guided tours of the Mansueto and Regenstein libraries
• Exhibit tours
• Storytime with Carmenita Peoples
• Digital archiving (registration required). Community members are encouraged to bring a few personal mementos, such as photos and letters, to be scanned for digital preservation. Learn about the digital archiving process and receive digital copies of your items to take home. (The Library will not retain copies).
• Presentations on the work of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium
• Picnic treats

This day promises to be both enriching and enjoyable, creating a wonderful opportunity for community members to connect and discover the myriad offerings of the UChicago Library.

Contact our Ask a Librarian service with any questions. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact us through this service or our registration form as soon as possible.

There is free street parking on 57th Street and a paid parking structure at 55th and Ellis Avenue.

To help us improve future events, we would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please take a moment to share your experience and suggestions by filling out our feedback form. Your input is invaluable to us and greatly appreciated.

Learn more about the Library spaces, resources, activities and vendors featured at the event.

Library Spaces and Information

• Visitor Guide
• Regenstein
• Mansueto
• Digital Collections
• Map Collection
• East Asia Collections
• Special Collections

Other Vendors and Activities

• BMRC
• Big Brains Podcast
• South Side Movie Project
• Blackstone Library
• League of Women Voters of Chicago
• UChicago Library Banned Books Initiative
• Exhibition - Scav Hunt at UChicago
• Storytime with Carmenita Peoples

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous donors who have contributed to the success of the Library Community Day event.

Updated with post-event information on 8/23/2024.