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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.
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On-site Research Help
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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.
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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.
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Ball Room Exhibition
Micro-Mythologies
Come see curatorial assistant Jake Gentry's exhibition of miniature books exploring world mythologies and folklore.
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Keeping an Eye on Comics
Curatorial assistant Kylee Green showcases some eye-opening comics and scrapbooks of optometric interest from the Hofstetter Collection.
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Bloomington, IN
47405-5500
Tel: 812-855-2452
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