Participants can visit us each week and enter for a chance to win a guaranteed study room during Finals Week! The more you visit each week, the more entries* you’ll have.
*Want more chances to enter? Visit each specialized library and find the check us out logo to enter.
Special Collections
Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Take a look at items from our Special Collections vault.
Wellbeing Collection
Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Learn about our newest collection: the Wellbeing Collection. This collection features new books for students, faculty and staff who want to focus on their mental health or just need a break from the stress of everyday life.
Archives
Thursday, September 25, 2024 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Take a look at past Mizzou Homecoming items just in time for the 2025 homecoming game!
Museum of Anthropology
Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Take a look at archaeological collections comprise of artifacts dating from 2.6 million years ago to modern times from Missouri’s only anthropology museum.
Digital Media and Innovation Lab
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Test out our VR googles, 3D scanner and our digital art station.
Columbia Public Library Book Bike and the State Historical Society
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 11a -2p
- Columbia Public Library Book Bike at the Ellis Library West Entrance
Visit the public library’s book bike and sign up for a library card - State Historical Society in Ellis Library Colonnade
Visit to learn more about how the State History Society of Missouri collects stories from the past and the present to ensure Missouri’s history is preserved and shared
Mizzou Specialized Libraries
Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Did you know there are 6 other libraries on campus? Visit us to learn more about these specialized libraries.
Museum of Art and Archeology
Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Come and learn about Mizzou’s Museum of Art and Archeology, located on the ground floor of Ellis Library.
WeMake Deisgn & Learn Lab
Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Come learn about WeMake Design & Learn Lab. The lab is available to all MU Students.
Budds Music Center
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Learn more about the Budds Music Center and how they serve Mizzou students and the community.
Department of Entomology
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 11a -2p in Ellis Library Colonnade
Take a look at some bugs the Department of Entomology has in their collection.