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Attendees of a November 2025 pop-up exhibition dedicated to Jane Austen enjoy a table full of contemporary editions of Austen novels. Photo by Ellie Pursley.
Researching at the Lilly Library
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Ask about the Lilly Library’s collections and services or request a reading room appointment.
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Register online and request access to materials to be viewed in the Lilly Library reading room, or order reproductions.
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Teaching at the Lilly Library
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Schedule a class visit or request a tour for your group. We also have weekly tours every Friday!
Learn about the Lilly Library’s approach to teaching with its collections and the values librarians bring to the classroom.
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Order digital images, PDFs, or other reproductions of Lilly Library materials.
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Learn about finding aids that are not online, like our manuscripts index, card catalog, and special card files. Ask us for help using these resources.
On exhibit
The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, The Moment
The Lilly Library commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition exploring the story of how colonial Americans reached this juncture.
The Whole World in a Book: Celebrating Madeline Kripke's Dictionary Collection
The Lilly Library celebrates "dame of dictionaries" Madeline Kripke with an exhibition curated from her vast collection.
Featured items
Events, blogs, and resources from the Lilly Library
Ball Room Exhibition
Come see curatorial assistant Jake Gentry's exhibition of miniature books exploring world mythologies and folklore.
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How the Lilly Library is cataloging the massive trove of dictionaries, books and ephemera amassed by Madeline Kripke.