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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 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 under the direction of Ben We

ese, 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.

09/10/2026

Interested in 3D printing? Need something to help you focus while studying? Did you know Burling Library has 3D printers available for reasonable academic and non-academic use for students, staff, and faculty at no cost? Join us for a relaxed introduction to the world of 3D fabrication.

Please fill out the survey to choose a type and color of fidget to be printed for you in advance. Pick up your fidget in the listed time, or hang out and learn about how 3D printing can support projects and coursework, and solve problems inexpensively and quickly! https://grinnell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AYPXO1x9yuRJSC

Questions can be directed to Digital Library Services Specialist Max Schafer.

09/09/2026

Come learn about the Grinnell College Libraries Sustainability Certificate Series!
A year-long celebration and re-commitment of sustainability at Grinnell College. Get a free Spider plant and decorate a container for it!
Fresh Fruit from Farm to Table and beverages to be served.
Follow the Sustainability Certificate series here: grinnell.libguides.com

09/08/2026

Join us this week at Burling Library for our Library Sustainability Series launch event and to 3D print a fidget!

09/04/2026

Space and time limit the number of available spots, so please sign up in person at the Circulation Desk in Burling Library or email [email protected] to add your name to the list. Please be aware that signing up indicates you plan to attend all three sessions. If you cannot make it to one or more, please let us know ahead of time.

Are you ready for an exciting fantasy role-playing adventure designed and led by library staff? Join us for a small series of connected sessions using Dungeons & Dragons 5E (2024 version). The event is for students only, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Library staff members Ellsi Mertens and Max Schafer will be your guides.

09/03/2026

We need your help! Please stop by Burling Lounge and add to our poster with the stickers on the table inside the door. Please note the color code.

We would like to do something special with this piece once it is done.

09/02/2026

Stop by Burling Lounge today between 4:00 - 5:00 pm to meet new people and make new friends!

Speed Friending is a fast-paced social event similar to speed dating but just for making friends! Drop in anytime throughout the hour. Stay for an hour or just ten minutes! Either way, walk away with new connections.

08/31/2026

This Friday, join us for an exciting three-session fantasy role playing adventure!

Are you ready for an exciting fantasy role-playing adventure designed and led by library staff? Join us for a small series of connected sessions using Dungeons & Dragons 5E (2024 version). The event is for students only, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Library staff members Ellsi Mertens and Max Schafer will be your guides.

Space and time limit the number of available spots, so please sign up in person at the Circulation Desk in Burling Library or email [email protected] to add your name to the list. Please be aware that signing up indicates you plan to attend all three sessions. If you cannot make it to one or more, please let us know ahead of time.

All materials necessary to play will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite set of dice or miniature figurine.

08/30/2026

Happening this week in Burling Library:

September 1st
Becoming Chinese American: The Chin Siblings During the War of Resistance with Jin Feng
Burling Lounge | 4:15 pm

September 2nd
Speed Friending
Burling Lounge | 4:00 - 5:00 pm

September 4th
Dungeons and Dragons
Burling Lounge | 6:00 - 9:00 pm

08/29/2026

Stop by Burling Lounge on Wednesday, September 2nd between 4:00-5:00 pm for Speed Friending!

This is a fast-paced social event similar to speed dating but just for making friends! Drop in anytime throughout the hour. Stay for an hour or just ten minutes! Either way, walk away with new connections.

08/27/2026

Happy First Day of Class, Grinnellians!

Start your semester right with library resources: https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/libraries

Address

1111 6th Avenue
Grinnell, IA
50112

Website

http://www.grinnell.edu/library

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