Milner Library - Illinois State University

07/23/2026

Milner Library's own Head of Government Information Angela Bonnell penned an article for the Pantagraph celebrating Milner's 50th anniversary in its current building. Stay tuned for more 50th anniversary celebrations!

From card catalogs and typewriters to Wi-Fi and 3D printing, Milner Library has evolved alongside generations of ISU students.

05/07/2026

Congrats, grads!

05/01/2026

On a scale of 1-10 you’re definitely on the scale. Almost to the finish line, Redbirds! Stay strong!

04/21/2026

Happy ! The screen’s just going to have one quick question for you.

(Just kidding…unless…)

04/20/2026

We’re kicking off National Library Week by celebrating the contributions of Eleanor Weir Welch, head librarian at Illinois State Normal University from 1929-59. Welch followed in the footsteps of her predecessor Ange Milner by advancing the library and librarianship at ISNU.

04/16/2026

Finals are around the corner, and we’re seeing a lot of you in the library. Take a Study Break with a FREE donut and coffee, sponsored by Milner Library, CAST Connections, and the Office of the Provost. Find a snack on April 27 on Milner Library floor 2, and on May 4 on Milner Plaza.

04/03/2026

She’s not wrong though!

03/05/2026

Have a safe and relaxing break, Redbirds!

02/26/2026

BirdsGiveBack.IllinoisState.edu

02/26/2026

🏅Milner Library needs an upgrade🏅

Help us revamp Milner Library’s new Speaker’s Corner!

Milner Library strives to be an active partner in the teaching, learning, and research activities of Illinois State University.

As part of our goal to support campuswide scholarly and creative activity, Milner Library is revamping its Speaker’s Corner—a dynamic space where faculty, students, visiting authors, and local voices can share their work with the Illinois State University community. The space is free to use, requires no reservation or conference booking fee, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, which means that all those who are interested in using the space have the same access. In the past, the Speaker’s Corner has hosted faculty authors, departmental workshops, library professional development sessions, student poetry readings, finals week stress relief crafting sessions, and more.

Milner Library needs your support to make the Speaker’s Corner a more functional space for its users.

Your donation will help us:

1) Upgrade audio/visual equipment for crystal-clear presentations

2) Add flexible seating for lively discussions and workshops

3) Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all campus voices

Give today at BirdsGiveBack.IllinoisState.edu