UC Libraries fall events – poetry, exhibits, dogs and games!

Poetry readings, exhibit openings, lunch & learns, dogs and game night! There’s something for everyone. UC Libraries Fall Events provide an opportunity for people to engage with and learn about library collections and resources. Grab a friend or colleague and come to an event or two or three. All events are free and open to all to attend.

• Oct. 7, 4:30pm, Walter C. Langsam Library 6th floor east stacks: Poetry Stacked
• Oct. 15, 6-7:30PM, Walter C. Langsam Library Digital Scholarship Area (4th floor): Great Library Guess Off. The Guesspionage™ -style challenge will highlight UC Libraries-specific statistics, such as percentage of students who utilize library resources, as well as available statistics on student wellness that contribute to belonging and academic success (i.e., reported sleep, stress levels, and study habits).

• Oct. 19, 2PM-3PM: Open Access Panel “What Researchers Need to Know About Open Access in 2026” Registration Required.
• Oct. 20, NOON-1:30PM, Stanley J. Lucas, MD, Board Room, Health Sciences Library: Winkler Center Lunch & Learn. Medical Illustration: The American Civil War and Now, and the opening of the Daniel S. Young Exhibit. Speakers: Kris Ramprasad, MD, MA (history), retired associate professor at UC; Sydney Seeto, second-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Sophie Laye, second-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

• Oct. 22, 2PM-3PM: Open Access Week Workshop”Demystifying Open Access: Busting Myths And Taking Questions.”Registration Required.
• Oct. 23, 11AM-12PM: Open Access Week Workshop”Demystifying Open Access: Busting Myths And Taking Questions.”Registration Required.
• Oct. 23, NOON-2pm, Science Library‘s Intersect Space: Celebrating Dr. Kenneth Caster: Legacy, Archive & Library Collection. Reception follow. Co-hosted by A&S Geosciences Department.

• Oct. 28, 3PM, Science Library‘s Intersect Space: Oesper Research Talk – “Rudy W. Thomas: The Hands Behind the Oesper Collections.” This talk will present the life and career of Rudy W. Thomas, longtime demonstrator and restoration specialist for the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Chemistry.
• Nov. 18, 4:30PM, Classics Library: Poetry StackedNov. 19: Archives and Rare Books Library & German Studies: Jennifer Merriman Research TalkDec. 1, 3PM, Water C. Langsam Library: Fuzz Therapy for Finals (Dog Therapy).Unwind before finals with UC’s own Sammy the therapy dog and other registered therapy animals from Pet Partners.