Grinnell College Libraries

Grinnell College Libraries Burling Library, designed by Walter A. Netsch, Jr., of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, was built in 1959. Named for Mrs.

The Grinnell College Libraries—Burling Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Kistle Science Library—serve the instructional, research, and general information needs of the campus community. Lucy Burnham Burling of Eldora, Iowa, the new building replaced Carnegie Hall as the college's main library. The renovation and expansion of Burling Library to 60,739 square feet took place in 1982-1983 unde

r the direction of Ben Weese, of Weese Segers Hickey Weese, Ltd. of Chicago, whose design doubled the study and shelf space available in the original building. The Kistle Science Library was constructed in 2007 encompassing 10,553 square feet. It serves the entire campus and contains books, journals, and other materials pertaining to the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology, and their associated majors and concentrations. The Library is located on the second floor, north side of the Noyce Science Center (1116 8th Avenue) and is named after Helen Pierce Kistle, who graduated from the College in 1938.

The Grinnell College Libraries are closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
05/25/2026

The Grinnell College Libraries are closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Please note our early summer hours. 🌷Burling Library:Tuesday, May 19, to Friday, May 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sun...
05/19/2026

Please note our early summer hours. 🌷

Burling Library:
Tuesday, May 19, to Friday, May 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, May 23 and 24, CLOSED
Monday, May 25, CLOSED - Memorial Day holiday
Tuesday, May 26, to Thursday, May 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kistle Science Library:
Tuesday, May 19, to Friday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, May 23 and 24, CLOSED
Monday, May 25, CLOSED - Memorial Day holiday
Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, May 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Go Forth, Grinnellian! Happy Commencement Day! Libraries hours for May 18th:Burling Library: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 2 p.m. ...
05/18/2026

Go Forth, Grinnellian! Happy Commencement Day!

Libraries hours for May 18th:
Burling Library: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kistle Science Library: Closed

Today from 1:30-5:30 pm in Burling Lounge!The Reading Day Productivity Café is an opportunity for students, faculty, and...
05/11/2026

Today from 1:30-5:30 pm in Burling Lounge!

The Reading Day Productivity Café is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy co-working space and refreshments in Burling Library. All are encouraged to consult with available librarians for citation and research questions, as well as our friends from the CLS for help with application materials and planning.

Today! Join us today from 5:30-6:30 pm in Special Collections & Archives for Break Open the Vault, a unique chance to e...
05/07/2026

Today! Join us today from 5:30-6:30 pm in Special Collections & Archives for Break Open the Vault, a unique chance to explore rare and fascinating historical books and objects housed in the basement of Burling Library. Come discover what stories—and surprises—are waiting to be uncovered!

If you haven't seen it yet, you have until this Friday morning to view the Burling Gallery exhibit "A Community of Poss...
05/06/2026

If you haven't seen it yet, you have until this Friday morning to view the Burling Gallery exhibit "A Community of Possibilities: Artworks from PS1 Iowa City Press Co-Op."

PS1’s Press Co-Op is a collectively run printshop that provides affordable local access to book and print arts in the Iowa City area. They provide studio space, education, collaboration, and community through printmaking.

Here's what is happening in Burling Library this week:May 7thBreak Open the VaultSpecial Collections & Archives | 5:30 -...
05/03/2026

Here's what is happening in Burling Library this week:

May 7th
Break Open the Vault
Special Collections & Archives | 5:30 - 6:30 pm

It's that time of year again, Break Open the Vault! Every year, student workers in Special Collections & Archives curate...
04/30/2026

It's that time of year again, Break Open the Vault! Every year, student workers in Special Collections & Archives curate an open house featuring a selection of archival materials and rare books of their choosing.

Join us on May 7th from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Special Collections & Archived reading room for this fun event!

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find Your Joy" - what about the library brings you joy?
04/22/2026

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find Your Joy" - what about the library brings you joy?

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