Lilly Library Duke University

08/14/2026

Welcome to East Campus! While our “big” building may be undergoing renovation, we’re still here for YOU! Here = Bishop’s House on East Campus, tucked away behind Bassett. Duke University Student Affairs Working Duke New Student Programs Forever Duke
Our hours:
https://library.duke.edu/about/hours/bishops-house

07/18/2026

Countdown to move-in day for Duke 2030 is on!
In the meantime, enjoy this look into the ongoing Lilly Renovation from our insta account:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7vYqojgMl/?igsh=dTZ0aWZtOTY0YnBs

07/04/2026

OTD East Campus a few years ago

06/11/2026

Wonder how the Lilly Renovation is looking? Follow us on Instagram for insider looks:

05/28/2026

This is looking a little different from my first-year! Take a sneak peek inside Lilly’s renovation with our graduating senior Yaa B. Forever DukeDuke UniversityDuke New Student ProgramsDuke Undergraduate Admissions

Lilly Library’s Class of 2026 The end of classes in May means that it is time for all of us at Lilly Library to say farewell and congratulations to Yaa, Lilly Class of 2026! Yaa is the brave and loyal student who persevered with us as we moved out of the old Lilly Library and … Continue reading ...

02/01/2026

Ground Hog Day? No, it’s another Duke “Snow Day”! Info for Library Hours and Services updates at https://library.duke.edu/about/hours

01/25/2026

Stay safe everyone - and if you can, just enjoy campus from a warm and safe spot

https://duke.is/Live-Lilly-Cam

You don’t have to head outside to see what today’s ice storm looks like on Duke’s East Campus. Take a look at the Live Lilly Cam, pointed toward the Lilly Library addition construction: https://duke.is/Live-Lilly-Cam

As winter weather settles in, employees across Duke are navigating the day in different ways, some supporting essential operations across campus and others staying at home. Please take care, follow university guidance, and check https://emergency.duke.edu for updates throughout the event.

If you are at home or on campus and are safely able to capture a winter weather moment or scene from where you are, we invite you to share it in the comments.

01/16/2026

We wish to say “thank you” as we celebrate the 35 year career of our newly retired colleague Lee Sorensen, Librarian for Visual Studies and Dance. Congratulations and best wishes!
Do you want say thank you as well?
Visit the kudo board for Lees retirement at
https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/Fu3fHKZ3

Duke University Libraries Working Art, Art History & Visual Studies Duke University Department of Music Duke Music Library Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Forever Duke

12/22/2025

A look back at a Lilly Library snow day … and best wishes for a Happy Holiday and Winter Break season for all!

12/22/2025

Adjusted Winter Break hours in effect beginning Wednesday the 23rd. For all Duke Libraries hours info:
https://library.duke.edu/about/hours