The Global Library promotes and celebrates world literature and culture through signature programs such as Reading Circles and Featured Author Series. Located on the third floor of The Center for Liberal Arts (CLA) the Global Library provides an open space for reading, writing, small group work, and public events and exhibits related to world languages and cultures. The current book collection houses the personal libraries of professors Mauricio Parra (Spanish), Jim Matthews (French), Dan Terkla (English) all retired from IWU in 2018, and Marina Balina (Russian) retired from IWU in 2019. For more information about the Global Library, please contact Dr. Carolyn Nadeau cnadeau@iwu.edu

World Poetry Day was declared by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999 to promote reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry throughout the world. Celebrate World Poetry Day at the Global Library. Come and share your favorite poem!

La Ruta Exhibit