Evening view of Burling Library

60th Anniversary of Burling Library

Aug 28, 2019
New special collections exhibit on display in Burling Gallery
Letters from Edwin B. Turner, Iowa Band member

Letters of Iowa Band Member Edwin B. Turner

Aug 14, 2019
Stop by Burling and take a look at our new spotlight item on first floor containing a letter dated 1843 from Iowa Band member Edwin B. Turner to fellow Band member William Salter. The Iowa Band members were a group of missionaries who became founding members of Grinnell College.
Erik Henderson ’19 with student publications

Student Publications in Special Collections

Jul 25, 2019
Stop by Special Collections and Archives and see the new exhibit of student publications by Erik Henderson ’19.
Display of books and media celebrating 50 Years After Stonewall riots

50 Years After Stonewall

Jul 10, 2019
The Burling Library display celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising featuring books and media that explore themes of revolution, class, culture, identity, sexuality and representation.
Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect by Robert Burns

"Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect" by Robert Burns

Jul 02, 2019
This edition of Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect by Robert Burns (1759–1796) was published in 1787 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Donated to the Grinnell College Special Collections and Archives by George Pinne.
Photo of damage caused by 1882 cyclone in Grinnell

The Cyclone of 1882: Destruction and Rebirth in Grinnell, Iowa

Jun 07, 2019
Exhibit now on display in Burling Gallery, lower level.
Salisbury House library

College in Talks to Acquire Library Collection from Historic Salisbury House

Jun 04, 2019
The College has preliminarily agreed to acquire the Des Moines Salisbury House’s library collection of rare books including first editions and historic documents.
2019 Senior Library Student Recognition Books display

Senior Library Student Recognition Books

May 15, 2019
Grinnell College Libraries senior library student staff picks.
Con Brio

May 14 Library Study Break with Con Brio

May 06, 2019
Come join Con Brio for a 30-minute study break in Burling Lounge, first floor, on Tuesday, May 14, at 9 p.m.
The G-Tones

May 13 Library Study Break with The G-Tones

May 06, 2019
Come join The G-Tones for a 30-minute study break in Burling Lounge, first floor, on Monday, May 13, at 9 p.m.

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