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Ohio University Libraries Presents Award-Winning Novelist, Journalist and Visual Artist William T. Vollmann - Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., The Athena Cinema - Free and open to the public

Ohio University Libraries to host award-winning author William T. Vollmann on Oct. 21

October 09, 2026

Ohio University Libraries will welcome acclaimed author William T. Vollmann to the Athena Cinema on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for a conversation about his newest work, “A Table for Fortune.”
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Share your OHIO story at the inaugural Bobcat Tales Event and University Archives Display this Homecoming Weekend

October 01, 2026

All OHIO alumni, students, faculty, staff, retirees and friends are invited to add their voices to the Homecoming celebration at the Bobcat Tales event on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Alden Library. 
Percival Everett

Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award winner Percival Everett to visit OHIO Oct. 12

September 17, 2026

During the event, Percival Everett will read from and discuss his award-winning novel, “James,” a retelling of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the fugitive slave character Jim’s perspective.

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

Library Search has been updated with a refined look and new features that enhance the user search experience.

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University Libraries Announces 2026 Student Expo Library Awardees

May 4, 2026

Six awardees received cash prizes from Ohio University Libraries for outstanding student work at the 2026 Student Expo.

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Botany, Botanists, and Botanical Practices Past & Present: A Faculty & Student Roundtable Wednesday, November 4 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM Alden Library
Sustainability Series: GHOST ELEPHANTS Wednesday, November 4 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema
Sustainability Series: GHOST ELEPHANTS with Tom Smucke Wednesday, November 4 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema
From the Hills and Hollers: THIS IS PIKE COUNTY with Laura Paglin Thursday, November 12 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema
Sustainability Series: ACKROYD & HARVEY: THE ART OF ACTIVISM Wednesday, November 18 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema
Sustainability Series: ACKROYD & HARVEY: THE ART OF ACTIVISM with Brooke Ripley Wednesday, November 18 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema

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Groundbreaking Botanists: Women’s Contributions to the Science, Understanding, and Appreciation of Botany exhibit Friday, October 23 All Day Alden Library
Life Before Ohio University: An Exploration of the Manasseh Cutler Collection exhibit Friday, October 23 All Day Alden Library
Life Before OHIO: Exploring the Manasseh Cutler Collection (digital exhibit) Friday, October 23 All Day
OHIO Student Life in the Postwar Years: Rediscovering the Grace Fleischer Diary, 1949-1953 (digital exhibit) Friday, October 23 All Day
Soft Touch: Textiles and Tactility in Bookmaking exhibit Friday, October 23 All Day Alden Library