Targets: Karloff and Bogdanovich Boris Karloff (born William Henry Pratt on November 23, 1887 in Camberwell, London) was a 44-year-old journeyman actor when director ... June 2, 2009
Reading Room renovation week 1 The Library’s temporary reading room, set up in the Elisabeth Ball Room, is running smoothly this week. This room is ... May 22, 2009
Preparing for renovation of the Reading Room The Lilly Library Reading Room looks pretty forlorn this week, but it is just the first step in a remodeling ... May 13, 2009
New illustrated works with military themes The Lilly Library has recently received two new works charmingly illustrated with remarkable depictions of military themes. The first, Odelette ... May 6, 2009
Wood engraver and poet Gaylord Schanilec to talk today Please join the Friends of the Lilly Library this afternoon for a talk by Gaylord Schanilec, “Wood: From Tree to ... April 17, 2009
A Writer Struggles: Necessity as the Mother of Invention Not every American regional writer is destined to become a Mark Twain, a William Faulkner, or even a modest success. ... April 6, 2009
Dvorak in America The Lilly Library is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the Dvořàk/Thurber mss., ca. 1885-1937, which consists of documents, ... April 3, 2009
Student scholar from Harvard reflects on Lilly Library visit In the March/April 2009 issue of Harvard Magazine, Harvard senior Brittney Moraski writes about her visit to the Lilly Library ... March 26, 2009
One Book One Bloomington discussion tomorrow The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the 2009 selection for One Book One Bloomington. The Lilly Library will host ... March 24, 2009
Islamic manuscripts on exhibition at the IU Art Museum Highlights from the Lilly Library’s collection of illuminated Islamic manuscripts and books were the focus of a Saturday morning symposium ... March 13, 2009