NMU Lydia M. Olson Library

10/12/2026

Northern Michigan University's Lydia M. Olson Library will host a temporary City of Marquette clerk satellite office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26-29, providing an on-campus option to register to vote, update registration, request an absentee ballot, return a completed absentee ballot and ask election-related questions ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election.

Northern Michigan University's Lydia M. Olson Library will host a temporary City of Marquette clerk satellite office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26-29, providing an on-campus option to register to vote, update registration, request an absentee ballot, return a completed absentee ballot and ask elect...

10/08/2026

ETA: POSTPONED!! This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will reschedule and announce the new day and time soon. Thanks for your understanding.

Join us on Thursday, October 15 for "Voices of the North," a memorable evening featuring readings by the six Upper Peninsula Poets Laureate, including current Poet Laureate, Jesse Koenig, and past Laureates, Beverly Matherne, M. Bartley Seigel, Marty Achatz, Andrea Scarpino, and Russell Thorburn.

The event will be held in the Library Atrium at Olson Library at NMU starting at 7 pm.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to request accommodations, contact Dr. Emera Bridger Wilson at (906) 227-1205 or [email protected].

Finding out more about the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation and their work at their website: https://uppoetlaureate.org/

10/08/2026

This Banned Book Week, we encourage everyone to check out the new artwork outside of 214 Harden, titled "Permission to Read." This display, created by recent NMU Alumna, Taryn Whitney, features some of the most challenged books in the United States.

In her artist statement for her senior show, she stated that she, "...created this series in response to the growing number of challenges against books in recent years and [her] concern that individuals or institutions can decide what information others are allowed to access. Banning books is not only about restricting stories, but about erasing the social and cultural context that gives them meaning. "

10/07/2026

Banned Books Weeks is being observed October 4 through October 10, 2026.

The American Library Association documented 487 attempts to censor books at libraries, schools, and universities in 2025. The reasons most commonly cited for censorship were false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ representation; covering topics of race, racism, social justice, and diversity; and presenting political or religious views with which the challengers disagreed. Of the 4,235 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2025, here are the top 11 most frequently targeted.

10/04/2026

Banned Books Week 2026 will take place October 4–10, 2026. Banned Books Week is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) that spotlights the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship.

09/25/2026

Come check out virtual reality! Lots of games including Beat Saber, Super Hot, Job Simulator and more.

09/17/2026

Happy Constitution Day! Come snag a copy of the constitution from the Information Services Desk.

09/14/2026

The Library will be hosting several events for Homecoming Saturday morning! Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and retirees are all invited to join us!

9:30 A.M .- 10:30 A.M.
Bagels and Books
Enjoy bagels during a story-time led by NMU Athletes!

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Arts & Crafts
Immerse yourself in creative time with the Students' Art Gallery (SAG*)!

11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Open House & Reception
Reconnect with past and present Library workers and marvel at the Library's transformation. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

09/14/2026

Please join us for our final Creating in the Stacks event at the Library. On Thursday, September 17 come in and make buttons and/or keychains. You can make your own design or choose from a premade template. Look for the signs on the main floor of Olson Library.

09/11/2026

If you are a student at NMU, you too can get a PWPL Library Card. Check out PWPL's website for more information:

https://pwpl.info/card/