Past Events

MAY
07

Reception for Polar Expressions: Finding Beauty in the Coldest Regions on Earth

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Painting by David Abbey Paige of a sundog and crashed airplane in the arctic ice.
Painting by David Abbey Paige of a sundog and crashed airplane in the arctic ice.
May 07

Reception for Polar Expressions: Finding Beauty in the Coldest Regions on Earth

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
29

Judging a Book by its Cover

Time 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 29

Judging a Book by its Cover

Time 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
28

Spring Semester Brain Breaks

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
brain break logo
brain break logo
April 28

Spring Semester Brain Breaks

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
15

Read the Runway

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
A book is open in front to infer research has taken place, signs of fashion models on standing beams that say Read the Runway
A book is open in front to infer research has taken place, signs of fashion models on standing beams that say Read the Runway
April 15

Read the Runway

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
08

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s Preview Night 2026

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Highlights from the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library
Highlights from the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library
April 08

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s Preview Night 2026

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
03

A Survival Guide to Archival Research

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
Hands touching a box of archival materials
Hands touching a box of archival materials
April 03

A Survival Guide to Archival Research

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
27

Thompson Library Special Collections Open House

Time 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
An aerial view of the oval at OSU presented as a postcard from around 1900.
An aerial view of the oval at OSU presented as a postcard from around 1900.
March 27

Thompson Library Special Collections Open House

Time 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
23

American Metalworking from the 1800s to Today

Time 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
A trade catalog of Pratt & Whitney small tools on the left, an image of a type case full of type on the right
A trade catalog of Pratt & Whitney small tools on the left, an image of a type case full of type on the right
March 23

American Metalworking from the 1800s to Today

Time 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
10

Protecting Your Golden Idea: Intellectual Property Basics

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Three four leaf clovers in two different shades of green with golden circles and leprechaun hats atop a green background.
Three four leaf clovers in two different shades of green with golden circles and leprechaun hats atop a green background.
March 10

Protecting Your Golden Idea: Intellectual Property Basics

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
04

Marilyn R. Rosenberg: The Contemporary Artist You Didn’t Know You Needed

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Artist's book by Marilyn R. Rosenberg
Artist's book by Marilyn R. Rosenberg
March 04

Marilyn R. Rosenberg: The Contemporary Artist You Didn’t Know You Needed

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
10

Intellectual Property Intro. for Creatives

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
A collage with a writer at a desk in the upper left corner, a man with an old fashioned video camera in the upper right
A collage with a writer at a desk in the upper left corner, a man with an old fashioned video camera in the upper right
February 10

Intellectual Property Intro. for Creatives

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
01
TO
FEB
28

University Libraries Celebrates Black History Month

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Black History Month, Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Commemoration
Black History Month, Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Commemoration
February 01 - February 28

University Libraries Celebrates Black History Month

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
17

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Life Cycle of a Book

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Medren Event
Medren Event
December 17

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Life Cycle of a Book

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
01
Architectural rendering of the Neil House
Architectural rendering of the Neil House
December 01
NOV
20

Introduction to Intellectual Property

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 20

Introduction to Intellectual Property

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
19

A Lunch and Learn: Can We Talk? Mental Health and Mindful Conversations

Time 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 19

A Lunch and Learn: Can We Talk? Mental Health and Mindful Conversations

Time 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
05

A Lunch and Learn - Can We Talk? Mental Health and Mindful Conversations

Time 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 05

A Lunch and Learn - Can We Talk? Mental Health and Mindful Conversations

Time 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
30

Macabre Machines

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 30

Macabre Machines

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
22

Out of this World? Science Fiction & UFOs in Mid-Twentieth Century America

Time 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
UFO images
UFO images
October 22

Out of this World? Science Fiction & UFOs in Mid-Twentieth Century America

Time 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
08

Ben Denzer: Productive Play Proliferates Piles

Time 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Ben Denzer art
Ben Denzer art
October 08

Ben Denzer: Productive Play Proliferates Piles

Time 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
06
TO
OCT
10

Banned Books Week: October 6-10, 2025

Time 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Banned Books Logo
Banned Books Logo
October 06 - October 10

Banned Books Week: October 6-10, 2025

Time 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
22

Fall Semester Brain Breaks

Time 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
brain break
brain break
September 22

Fall Semester Brain Breaks

Time 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
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September 17
AUG
21

University Libraries Annual Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 21

University Libraries Annual Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
30

Preserving OSU Libraries Photographic Collections

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 30

Preserving OSU Libraries Photographic Collections

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
29

Spring Semester Brain Break

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Spring Brain Break Drop in weekly for a break during spring semester, Thompson Library, room 149, Tuesdays Noon-1 p.m.
Spring Brain Break Drop in weekly for a break during spring semester, Thompson Library, room 149, Tuesdays Noon-1 p.m.
April 29

Spring Semester Brain Break

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
17

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 17

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
10

Poetry Pulse: An Open Mic Night at Thompson

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 10

Poetry Pulse: An Open Mic Night at Thompson

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
05
April 05
APR
03

“Artifact War” – Documentary Film

Time 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 03

“Artifact War” – Documentary Film

Time 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
28

Undergraduate Archival Research Methods Workshop

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 28

Undergraduate Archival Research Methods Workshop

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
21
March 21
FEB
22

RBML Saturday Spotlight: The Clerk’s Press: Arts and Crafts Printing in Ohio

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 22

RBML Saturday Spotlight: The Clerk’s Press: Arts and Crafts Printing in Ohio

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
20

Archiving Black Performance: Open Circle with Camille Lawrence and shady Radical

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 20

Archiving Black Performance: Open Circle with Camille Lawrence and shady Radical

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
18

Demystifying Research: Archives and Research Methods

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 18

Demystifying Research: Archives and Research Methods

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
11
Richmond Planet Press Room, 1899. Image courtesy of Library of Congress
Richmond Planet Press Room, 1899. Image courtesy of Library of Congress
February 11
JAN
29
Archival Image from Appalachian Ghost by Raymond Thompson Jr.
Archival Image from Appalachian Ghost by Raymond Thompson Jr.
January 29
JAN
23
January 23
JAN
17

Public Domain Day 2025: Latin American Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 17

Public Domain Day 2025: Latin American Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
10

Fall Semester Brain Break

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Brain Break, drop in weekly (Tuesdays from noon - 1 p.m.) for a break during fall semester in Room 149 of Thompson Library
Brain Break, drop in weekly (Tuesdays from noon - 1 p.m.) for a break during fall semester in Room 149 of Thompson Library
December 10

Fall Semester Brain Break

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
16

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Women’s Health Narratives Past & Present

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 16

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Women’s Health Narratives Past & Present

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
04

Make Your Own Cookbook Workshop - Second Session

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 04

Make Your Own Cookbook Workshop - Second Session

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
16

Make Your Own Cookbook Workshop

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 16

Make Your Own Cookbook Workshop

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
30

Know Your Vote: Breaking Down the Ballot

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 30

Know Your Vote: Breaking Down the Ballot

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
28

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Enchanted Archives: Mythical Creatures Through the Ages

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 28

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Enchanted Archives: Mythical Creatures Through the Ages

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
17

False Positive Live: A Conversation with Butch Reynolds & Kerry Charles

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 17

False Positive Live: A Conversation with Butch Reynolds & Kerry Charles

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
05

Columbus Metropolitan Library Card Sign Up at Thompson Library

Time 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 05

Columbus Metropolitan Library Card Sign Up at Thompson Library

Time 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
04

Columbus Metropolitan Library Card Sign Up at Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 04

Columbus Metropolitan Library Card Sign Up at Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
27

Essential Ingredients Exhibition Reception, Featuring Chef Avishar Barua

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 27

Essential Ingredients Exhibition Reception, Featuring Chef Avishar Barua

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
15

2024 University Libraries Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 15

2024 University Libraries Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAY
18

Celebration of Life Honoring George Acock

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
May 18

Celebration of Life Honoring George Acock

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
03

Graduate Workshop: Archives and Research Methods

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 03

Graduate Workshop: Archives and Research Methods

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
27

Eclipses in Science and Culture

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 27

Eclipses in Science and Culture

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
20

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 20

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
01

Closing Reception - Abject Object: Feminism, Art & The Academy

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 01

Closing Reception - Abject Object: Feminism, Art & The Academy

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
27

Celebrating Black History Month and Black Hair with Dr. Tameka Ellington

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 27

Celebrating Black History Month and Black Hair with Dr. Tameka Ellington

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
14

Unrequited: The Paradox of Black Appalachia Event

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 14

Unrequited: The Paradox of Black Appalachia Event

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JAN
12

Public Domain Day 2024: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 12

Public Domain Day 2024: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
14

Abject Object: Artists' Talks

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 14

Abject Object: Artists' Talks

Time 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
28
October 28
OCT
24

Night of Poetry and Conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 24

Night of Poetry and Conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
02

All’s Fair: Lucy Lippard in Conversation with Tomie Arai

Time 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 02

All’s Fair: Lucy Lippard in Conversation with Tomie Arai

Time 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
02

Ashley Hope Perez: The Story of "Out of Darkness"

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 02

Ashley Hope Perez: The Story of "Out of Darkness"

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
30

RBML Saturday Spotlight: An Archival Exploration of James Thurber’s Vision

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 30

RBML Saturday Spotlight: An Archival Exploration of James Thurber’s Vision

Time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
21
September 21
AUG
25

Chicomecoatl Revealed / Chicana Bloodlore of Yore

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 25

Chicomecoatl Revealed / Chicana Bloodlore of Yore

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
17

Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 17

Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JUL
27

Deathless Fragments Panel Discussion and Guided Tour

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
July 27

Deathless Fragments Panel Discussion and Guided Tour

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
12

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 12

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
07

Buckeye Paws 1st Birthday

Time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 07

Buckeye Paws 1st Birthday

Time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
04

Black Joy: Expansive, Unfiltered, Unapologetic Closing Reception

Time 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 04

Black Joy: Expansive, Unfiltered, Unapologetic Closing Reception

Time 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
11

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Children and Their Books in the Nineteenth Century

Time 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 11

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Children and Their Books in the Nineteenth Century

Time 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JAN
17

National Day of Racial Healing

Time 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 17

National Day of Racial Healing

Time 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
14

Pushing the Boundaries of Books: An Exhibition by ENGL 5612

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
December 14

Pushing the Boundaries of Books: An Exhibition by ENGL 5612

Time 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
10
December 10
NOV
17
November 17
NOV
05
November 05
OCT
07

Public Domain Day 2022: Jazz Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 07

Public Domain Day 2022: Jazz Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
18

Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 18

Student Employment Fair

Time 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
03
August 03
APR
26
TO
MAY
03

Pause 4 Paws and Study Break Spots During Finals

Time 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Pause for Paws Banner
Pause for Paws Banner
April 26 - May 03

Pause 4 Paws and Study Break Spots During Finals

Time 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
20

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 20

Rare Books & Manuscript Library's Preview Night

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
09

Black Appalachians: Leadership, Legacy and Village Life in Rendville, Ohio

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 09

Black Appalachians: Leadership, Legacy and Village Life in Rendville, Ohio

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JAN
31

Thompson Library Blood Drive

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 31

Thompson Library Blood Drive

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JAN
31

Blood Drive in Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 31

Blood Drive in Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
15

Gatherings: The Social, Material and Cultural Networks of Books from 1450-1800

Time 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
December 15

Gatherings: The Social, Material and Cultural Networks of Books from 1450-1800

Time 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
22

Public Domain Day 2021: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 22

Public Domain Day 2021: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
09

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s Zine Open House

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 09

Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s Zine Open House

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
31

CANCELLED: Census 101: What You Need to Know, and How to Get Involved

Time 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 31

CANCELLED: Census 101: What You Need to Know, and How to Get Involved

Time 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
05

An Exploration of African American Women’s Activism and Political Involvement

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 05

An Exploration of African American Women’s Activism and Political Involvement

Time 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
25

Celebrating Genre Fiction

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 25

Celebrating Genre Fiction

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
05

Chris Zacher Memorial Lecture

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 05

Chris Zacher Memorial Lecture

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JAN
30

Area Studies Global Comics Lecture Series

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
January 30

Area Studies Global Comics Lecture Series

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
DEC
05

Scarlet and Gray Study Break

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Scarlet & Gray: The Student Experience in Thompson Gallery
Scarlet & Gray: The Student Experience in Thompson Gallery
December 05

Scarlet and Gray Study Break

Time 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
20

Gardening Year Round Learn the Basics

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 20

Gardening Year Round Learn the Basics

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
08

#mentalhealthDaNCe2U Performance and Panel Tour

Time 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 08

#mentalhealthDaNCe2U Performance and Panel Tour

Time 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
24

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 24

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
24

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 24

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
23

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 23

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
22

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 22

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
22

2019 Education Abroad Student Showcase: London and Liverpool

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 22

2019 Education Abroad Student Showcase: London and Liverpool

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
17

World Food Day at Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 17

World Food Day at Thompson Library

Time 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
17

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 17

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
16

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 16

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
15

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
oneeveryone
oneeveryone
October 15

Ann Hamilton's O N E E V E R Y O N E - Call for Participation

Time 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
07

Curator's Tour of Scarlet and Gray

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Scarlet and Gray banner
Scarlet and Gray banner
October 07

Curator's Tour of Scarlet and Gray

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
03
October 03
OCT
02
October 02
OCT
01

Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship Symposium

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 01

Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship Symposium

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
19

Thompson Library Blood Drive

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Versiti Banner
Versiti Banner
September 19

Thompson Library Blood Drive

Time 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
17

The Ethics of Co-Authorship in Research

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 17

The Ethics of Co-Authorship in Research

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
13

50 Years: African Americans & African Studies and University Libraries

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 13

50 Years: African Americans & African Studies and University Libraries

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
20

Ketones: From Toxic to Therapeutic

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 20

Ketones: From Toxic to Therapeutic

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAY
30

Curator's Tour of Thurber's Columbus

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
May 30

Curator's Tour of Thurber's Columbus

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAY
22

James Thurber Panel Discussion

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Thurber and dog
Thurber and dog
May 22

James Thurber Panel Discussion

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
25

Can You Dig it? Soil, compost and beyond

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 25

Can You Dig it? Soil, compost and beyond

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
16

Can You Dig It? Come Learn How to Plan, Start, and Grow Your Own Garden

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 16

Can You Dig It? Come Learn How to Plan, Start, and Grow Your Own Garden

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
12
April 12
APR
10

Public Lecture: Art and Dissent in Cold War Japan by Professor Namiko Kunimoto

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 10

Public Lecture: Art and Dissent in Cold War Japan by Professor Namiko Kunimoto

Time 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
10

BuckIDream Networking Event

Time 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 10

BuckIDream Networking Event

Time 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
01

Public Domain Day 2019: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
March 01

Public Domain Day 2019: Chamber Music and Remarks

Time 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
28

Can You Dig It? Come Learn How to Plan, Start, and Grow Your Own Garden

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 28

Can You Dig It? Come Learn How to Plan, Start, and Grow Your Own Garden

Time 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
21

Curators' Tour - Creative Responses to the Cold War

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 21

Curators' Tour - Creative Responses to the Cold War

Time 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
12

BuckIDream Networking Event

Time 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 12

BuckIDream Networking Event

Time 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
07

A Conversation on Indigeneity, Ethnicity, and Race

Time 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
February 07

A Conversation on Indigeneity, Ethnicity, and Race

Time 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
16

Manuscripts Open House

Time 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 16

Manuscripts Open House

Time 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
14

Author Talk: The Stowaway

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
shapiro banner
shapiro banner
November 14

Author Talk: The Stowaway

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
NOV
13

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
November 13

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
29
TO
NOV
02

Frankenreads: Celebrating 200 Years of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Time 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
frankenreads
frankenreads
October 29 - November 02

Frankenreads: Celebrating 200 Years of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Time 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
25

Rare Books Preview Night

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
preview night
preview night
October 25

Rare Books Preview Night

Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
24

Paywall: The Business of Scholarship (Film Screening)

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 24

Paywall: The Business of Scholarship (Film Screening)

Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
18

Dance in the Atrium

Time 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance
50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance
October 18

Dance in the Atrium

Time 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
15
TO
NOV
14

Innovation Studio at Thompson Library

Time 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 15 - November 14

Innovation Studio at Thompson Library

Time 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
03

Curator's Tour of "50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance"

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance
50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance
October 03

Curator's Tour of "50 Years of the OSU Department of Dance"

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
OCT
02

2018 Education Abroad Student Showcase: London and Liverpool

Time 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
October 02

2018 Education Abroad Student Showcase: London and Liverpool

Time 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
26

William S. Burroughs In and Out of the Archive: A Lost Masterpiece Rediscovered

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 26

William S. Burroughs In and Out of the Archive: A Lost Masterpiece Rediscovered

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
SEP
04

Graduate Student Workshop: The Writing Center

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
September 04

Graduate Student Workshop: The Writing Center

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
29

Curator's Tour of "From Pattern to Painting"

Time 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
M.A. Johnson giving tour of From Pattern to Painting
M.A. Johnson giving tour of From Pattern to Painting
August 29

Curator's Tour of "From Pattern to Painting"

Time 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
28

Graduate Student Workshop: University Libraries

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 28

Graduate Student Workshop: University Libraries

Time 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
AUG
16

Student Employment Fair

Time 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
August 16

Student Employment Fair

Time 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
JUL
26

Chronic Inflammation presentation by Dr. Tonya Orchard

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
July 26

Chronic Inflammation presentation by Dr. Tonya Orchard

Time 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAY
19

Photograph Collection Open House

Time 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
May 19

Photograph Collection Open House

Time 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAY
03

Curator's Tour of Poets, Punks, and Pioneers

Time 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Curators Tour Banner
Curators Tour Banner
May 03

Curator's Tour of Poets, Punks, and Pioneers

Time 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
11

Zine Panel Discussion

Time 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Zine panel
Zine panel
April 11

Zine Panel Discussion

Time 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
APR
06

Wikipedia: Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon 2018

Time 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
April 06

Wikipedia: Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon 2018

Time 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
MAR
20

From Page to Screen: Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
March 20

From Page to Screen: Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass

Time 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
14

Curator's Tour of Poets, Punks, and Pioneers

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
Poets, Punks, and Pioneers installation view
Poets, Punks, and Pioneers installation view
February 14

Curator's Tour of Poets, Punks, and Pioneers

Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
FEB
13

Classic Iranian Cinema Series: Taksi (2015)

Time 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library
An illustration from the movie poster for Taksi directed by Jafar Panahi.
An illustration from the movie poster for Taksi directed by Jafar Panahi.
February 13

Classic Iranian Cinema Series: Taksi (2015)

Time 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location Thompson Library