University of Illinois Library

The University of Illinois Library is the largest public university library in the world and the third largest academic library in North America. Self guided audio tours may be checked out at the Information Desk in the Main Library.

Getting There & Details

Hours
M-Th: 8am-12am F: 8am-6pm S: 9am-6pm Su: 1pm-12am
Address
1408 W. Gregory Dr.
Phone
217-333-2290
Website
www.library.uiuc.edu
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