The Ohio State University Libraries

10/06/2026

Join us for Brain Breaks 🧠🌟

Feeling crafty? Love a game or puzzle? Take some time away from studying to join us at The Ohio State University Libraries for Brain Breaks! No registration is required; just stop by and enjoy! Check out the events below.

Where: Thompson Library, 1st floor behind the Ask Us Desk
When: Every other Wednesday from 2-3 p.m.

Oct. 7 - Homecoming Week: Ohio State spirit bracelets, keychains and pennants
Oct. 21 - Mini Pumpkin Painting
Nov. 4 - Collage-making: mood boards, motivation boards and more
Nov. 18 - Kindness week: communal mural, kindness coasters and origami
Dec. 2 - Make your own fidgets and Hot Chocolate Bar

Where: Thompson Library, Room 149
When: 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 10 - Reading Day Games: Board Games, Minute-to-Win-It Games

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yyQ84t

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Big Table at The Ohio State University Libraries.

Through thoughtful discussions and shared experiences, participants came together to learn from one another and strengthen our Buckeye community.

Click through to see highlights from the event!

10/01/2026

Our Interlibrary Services team has been hard at work, helping people across the globe with research, teaching and more! 🌎

From July 2025 to June 2026, they stayed busy fulfilling requests for books, articles and documents. Here are some of their amazing accomplishments!

09/30/2026

Hosted alongside the Sports and Society Institute, “Running Against History: The Enduring Legacy of Jesse Owens” celebrated the 90th anniversary of Owens’ historic victories at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

The event began with a discussion on the historical environment surrounding the 1936 Olympic Games, led by Dr. John Davidson, German historian and Ohio State Faculty Athletics Representative.

Following the discussion was a panel featuring Stuart Owens Rankin, Owens’ grandson; Marlene Dortch, Owens’ niece and a graduate of the Moritz College of Law; Butch Reynolds, 1988 Olympic track and field medalist; Kevin Jones, author of "Jesse Owens: A Life in American History" and legendary sports broadcaster Gus Johnson.

The panel explored the impact Owens had on and the world of track and beyond, as well as how his story continues to resonate today.

The event concluded with a reception featuring displays of Owens’ athletic artifacts, including his track shoes and Olympic medals.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us celebrate the enduring legacy of Jesse Owens!

09/29/2026

"Scrap Paper: Belonging & Resistance" Upcoming Events:

🖼️ Flyers for the Future Workshop: The Eventfulness of Incomplete Presence Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thompson Library

In this interactive workshop, Mimi Thi Nguyen invites participants to imagine a future shaped by, and haunted by, our present. Lunch will be provided. Registration required.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4rmFo6g

🖼️ Zines - Personal Archives or Public Record: A Conversation Between Mimi Thi Nguyen & Janice Radway Oct. 12, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Thompson Library

These two scholars will situate their conversation within their scholarly work and personal history. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xGBkiZ

Register for both events by Oct. 5.

09/28/2026

Join us for another year of Banned Books Week featuring this year’s theme from the American Library Association, Let Books Be! 📚

The Ohio State University Libraries has a full week of events scheduled including: zines, escape rooms, exhibits, film screenings, StoryMaps and more.

Banned Books Week Events
📖 Monday, Oct. 5 - Zines and Censorship (Billy Ireland Cartoon Library)
📖 Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Hunger Games Escape Room (Thompson Library)
📖 Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Pop-up Rare Books Exhibit (Thompson Library)
📖 Thursday, Oct. 8 - Unite to Read and Mental Health (Thompson Library)
📖 Friday, Oct. 9 - Film Screening (Thompson Library)

Learn more about Banned Books Week events and register on our website: https://bit.ly/4yjbHpi

09/25/2026

You may have heard that our newest exhibit in Thompson Library Gallery, "Scrap Paper: Belonging and Resistance" is now open for your viewing through Feb. 7, 2027. But did you know it has already been featured by several media outlets within its first few weeks?

Check out our zine-themed exhibit's latest features by:
📰 Axios Columbus - https://bit.ly/4Ap6SfW
📰 The Lantern - https://bit.ly/4dscZpJ

Coming soon...
📰 WOSU's Broad and High Segment
📰 & more!

09/24/2026

There is always something new to discover in The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum permanent collection exhibition "Story of Comics." Whether you are revisiting familiar favorites or learning about something new, we invite you to explore, look closely and make connections across time and style.

🖼️ Free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Curious about a particular piece or section of the exhibition? Drop a comment below for a chance to have it featured in a future post with a deeper look at the artwork, its history and its significance.

09/23/2026

Here at The Ohio State University Libraries, we’re lucky to have subject librarians who provide support across more than 100 academic disciplines! 📚

Whether you need help finding research materials, navigating a research project or getting started with a new topic, our subject librarians are here to help.

Visit our website to connect with a subject librarian today!