University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026🎉 We're celebrating 25 YEARS serving over 6 million University and community members! What does the library mean to you?🧡 💙 Tell us in the comments! Curious about who we are and our story? Explore our page, www.library.illinois.edu/funkaces/abo... 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Congrats to all of our students graduating this weekend! Remember, you can still use library resources as an alumni! Check out this LibGuide for details: guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=4380... 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026If you're on campus this summer, come spend some time at Funk ACES! To learn more about our hours, visit our website at: www.library.illinois.edu/funkaces/ 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The 2016 hit farm-life simulation game from developer “ConcernedApe” lets players experience the epic highs and lows of small-town farming. Check out our tribute to the game and explore the kinds of resources Funk ACES Library has to offer aspiring farmers! #StardewValley 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Nicknamed "sea cows", manatees feel right at home at the Funk ACES Library! So, seas the day and stop by to view our new exhibit on the West Indian Manatee and learn some fun facts about this unique creature! 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Concerned about getting your University Library books back to the library at the end of the term? Learn more about your options for returning books at Funk ACES Library! 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Congratulations to Sarah Wallenfelsz, our lead GA, on receiving a 2026 Outstanding Graduate Student Worker Award! This honor recognizes graduate student workers for exceptional accomplishments and service to the University Library. We’re very proud to have Sarah represent Funk ACES! 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Many thanks to our panelists for joining our 8th Solving the World's Challenges Panel on Invasive Species! A recording is available by visiting go.library.illinois.edu/FunkPanelRec... and you can access event information by visiting go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... 130
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026We're so excited to host our Solving the World's Challenges panel on Invasive Species tomorrow, April 21, from 2:30-3:30 in our New Book area! Come in person, or follow this link to register online or learn more: go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... 121
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Join us in celebrating the 11th annual Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD). Visit our exhibit to learn about the importance of animal studies and resulting medical advancements that benefit humans and animals. Educational handouts and giveaways will be available! #BRADglobal 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026On April 21, we'll be hosting our annual panel focused on Invasive Species! If you attend in-person, you'll be entered into a raffle to win Invaders of the Great Lakes or The Book of Invasive Species! To learn about the panel or register to attend online visit go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... 121
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Happy National Pet Day and National Library Week! We wanted to highlight the pets of Funk ACES Library, and what they've been reading lately from our collection! Want to learn about any of the books highlighted? See a list of them here: go.library.illinois.edu/PetBooks 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum co-sponsored by the Senate Library Committee and the University Library. It will cover a variety of topics. Attend in person or register here to attend via Zoom: go.library.illinois.edu/openforum26 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Meet our panelists for the 8th annual Solving The World's Challenges panel, with the theme Invasive Species! To learn more about the event, each panelist, or to register to attend virtually, visit go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr...! 113
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Interested in learning more about the databases available to you as a student? Come to Funk ACES's Savvy Researcher sessions on Web of Science! Learn more and register here: go.library.illinois.edu/SavvyResearc... 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Check out our exhibit on invasive species! The display also highlights the annual Solving the World's Challenges Panel hosted in-person and online by Funk Library. To learn more about the event, its panelists, or to register to attend virtually, visit go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... 120
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Happy Spring Break, Illini! If you're around campus during the break, come visit us at Funk ACES Library during our open hours! 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Get excited! We'll host our 8th annual panel on April 21, with the theme Invasive Species! If you come in person, you'll also enter a raffle for 2 books related to invasive species. Learn more here: guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=1123... 001
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Join us on February 25th, National Bookmark Day, as we spotlight the impact of invasive species in our communities and ecosystems. Visit our 2nd floor on the 25th to grab or color an Illinois invasive species bookmark or coloring page and get a sneak peek of our Invasive Species Panel on April 21. 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026These tomes are LARGE and IN CHARGE. Come explore the oversized collection at Funk ACES and discover what awaits behind the covers of these behemoth books. 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026We're celebrating the Insect Fear Film Festival with the Entomology Graduate Student Association! Visit our exhibit showing media about insect-human hybrids and showing real insect hybrids! #IFFF43 To learn about the Festival, visit publish.illinois.edu/uiuc-egsa/if... @prairieresearch.bsky.social 012
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Meet Oli! They're a second year graduate student. Their favorite project at Funk has been Blind Date with a Book (which you can visit until February 20th!) Her favorite class in the iSchool has been Instructional Strategies. She is interested in medical, science, or digital resources librarianship! 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Meet Sarah! She's a second year graduate student. Her favorite project was the Pokemon and the Natural World exhibit. Her favorite class in the iSchool has been Instructional Strategies. After graduation, Sarah will be the Science and Assessment Librarian at the College of Wooster! 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Meet Abu! He's a first year graduate student who works at Funk ACES and the Veterinary Medicine Library! His favorite project has been the digital exhibit "Dogs, Science and Society". His favorite class has been Design Thinking for Libraries, and he's interested in academic librarianship! 130
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Meet Izzy, one of our Graduate Assistants! She's a first year graduate student. Her favorite project at Funk was the "Relaxing Reading" book cart that she put together for finals! Her favorite class has been Reference and Information Services. She's interested in public and youth librarianship! 020
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Want to go on an unexpected adventure? From February 9th to February 20th, take a chance on a blind date with Funk ACES’ memoir collection. Experience heartbreak, joys, and everyday challenges through the eyes of chefs, conservationists, venomologists, and more. 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Gotta catch ‘em all! Visit our newest exhibit, Pokémon and the Natural World, to learn about Pokémon and the real-life animals that inspired them! #pokemon #UofI 100
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Come learn more about the history of microbiology worldwide and at Illinois! This display features highlights from scientific discoveries throughout the ages. #microbiology #mcb #UofI #sciencelibrary 120
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Have a safe and warm winter break, Illini! Here are Funk ACES's hours during the break. 001
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Have an iClicker you no longer need? Give back to the incoming class by donating your iClicker to the iClicker Loan Program Donation Drive. Drop your iClicker off at the Funk ACES circulation desk, or at the Main Library Orange Room, Chemistry Library, or Grainger Library, between 12/11 and 12/15! 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Grab your pemmican and a thermos of hoosh and make the treacherous trek across campus to Funk ACES Library to view our exhibit on Antarctic Exploration! 000
Reposted by University of Illinois Funk LibraryUniversity of Illinois ACDC @illinoisacdc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025📻 Come see our exhibit on farm radio history! 📻 The display highlights historic stations, persons, and practices, and it features newspapers, books, and physical audio-visual media, including CDs, cassettes, and film. It's located on the second floor of the Funk ACES Library! 033
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Destress and relax, or lock in and caffeinate. Come enjoy Coffee and Tea at Funk this Reading Day, December 11th. Starting at 11am we will give out FREE Starbucks coffee and tea, along with half-and-half and flavored oat milk creamer. While supplies last. 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Visit Funk ACES Library on Thursday, December 4 from 11am-1pm to make animal zines! We’ll have all the supplies for you. Never made a zine before? Perfect – this is the place to start! Come experiment, collage, doodle, and discover what happens when creativity takes the lead. 001
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Come join us Thursday, December 4th from 11:00am-12:00pm on the 2nd floor, New Book Area to meet Veterinary Medicine's Ambassador Animals and learn about the Wildlife Medical Clinic! @vetmedillinois.bsky.social 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Have a great fall break, Illini! If you're around campus, come visit us at Funk ACES Library during our break hours. 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Come squash your curiosity about Illinois’ largest specialty crop export: Pumpkins! Illinois grows nearly 90% of the US’s pumpkin supply, come learn about giant pumpkin contests, jack-o-lanterns, and more! 🎃 030
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Stop by to visit our display for International Bat Week to learn about bats! 🦇The display features real-life bat specimens, 3-D printed bat skulls, and an accompanying book cart full of fun bat books to check out! @illinoisnres.bsky.social @prairieresearch.bsky.social 031
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Show your love of fat bears with fan art! Illinois students, submit original fat bear themed art in any medium by September 26! Winner will be announced October 1, and will win "The Bears of Brooks Falls"! Send digital copies and questions to PRI librarian, Emily Benton, at ebenton3@illinois.edu 022
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025We're marking 40 years of @farmaid.org concerts! 🎵 Visit our farm crisis exhibit to learn what led to the 1985 concert at Memorial Stadium.🌽🐄Join us at @spurlockmuseum.bsky.social on 9/21 for an event highlighting this history, with related exhibits on view at the Music and Performing Arts Library! 033
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Excited about fat bears? You should be! Fat Bear Week is fast approaching, and you can celebrate it at Funk ACES from September 19 to October 3! 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Interested in learning more about the databases available to you as a student? Come to Funk ACES's Savvy Researcher sessions on PubMed and Web of Science! Learn more and register at: go.library.illinois.edu/SavvyResearc... 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Around campus this summer? Come spend some time at Funk ACES! To learn more about our hours, visit our website at: www.library.illinois.edu/funkaces/ 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025We're so proud of you! Congratulations to all graduates. Remember, you can still use library resources as an alumni! Check out this LibGuide for details: guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=4380... 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Study and relax with Funk ACES Library. Look back on everything we did this year! (And see what you might have missed!) Enjoy coloring, crafts, puzzles, and animal cams throughout the week of finals. 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Finals are coming sooner than you think! If you need help with final projects, reach out to one of our subject specialists. To contact our librarians, follow this link: www.library.illinois.edu/funkaces/con... 010
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025On May 8th, Funk Library will be showing Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Launched the Modern Environmental Movement from 2pm-4pm for Reading Day, in Room 509! Bring coursework to work on, or just De-Stress for finals! To sign up, follow this link: go.cgs.illinois.edu/StudyTV. 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Funk Library’s Summer course reserve deadline is April 30! Instructors: we can hold a book for your summer course students for 2-hour, in library use. Submit your requests by the deadline. For guidance on how to request and manage your course reserves, read: guides.library.illinois.edu/reserves 000
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Thank you for joining our 7th annual panel on environmental justice! You can still access the event and the panelists here: go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... See you next year! @illinoisnres.bsky.social @prairieresearch.bsky.social 011
University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Tomorrow is the date! Join our 7th annual panel on environmental justice! Click the link to learn more about the event and the panelists: go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr... Attend in-person or in Zoom: illinois.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @illinoisnres.bsky.social @prairieresearch.bsky.social 010
