Libraries and cultural institutions present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine to their communities through National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibitions. Curated from NLM collections and available free of charge, these exhibitions explore current themes in public health and connect visitors to trusted NLM health information resources such as MedlinePlus and PubMed.
NLM Traveling Exhibitions help to:
- Connect your community to NLM offerings like MedlinePlus and PubMed
- Publicize your institution through programming and activities
- Establish community partnerships and share NLM health information resources with partner institutions
- Foster health literacy in your community
Below is a list of exhibits that will be hosted by Region 6 organizations through 2026, broken down by state. Learn more about requesting a NLM Traveling Exhibit for your organization.
3/10/25 - 4/19/25
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library (Sullivan, IL)
"Renaissance Science Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter's World"
6/30/25 - 8/9/25
Methodist College of UnityPoint Health (Peoria, IL)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
8/25/25 - 10/4/25
Batavia Depot Museum of Batavia Park District (Batavia, IL)
"Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health"
8/25/25 - 10/4/25
College of DuPage Library (Glen Ellyn, IL)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
10/20/25 - 11/29/25
Loyola University Chicago - Health Sciences Division (Maywood, IL)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
10/20/25 - 11/29/25
Bradley University - Cullom-Davis Library (Peoria, IL)
"Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health"
12/15/25 - 1/24/26
Fountaindale Public Library District (Bolingbrook, IL)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
2/9/26 - 3/21/26
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Galter Health Sciences Library (Chicago, IL)
"Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health"
2/9/26 - 3/21/26
Southern Illinois University Medical Library - Medical Resource Center (Springfield, IL)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
2/9/26 - 3/21/26
Chatham Area Public Library (Chatham, IL)
"Renaissance Science Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter's World"
4/6/26 - 5/16/26
Fountaindale Public Library District (Bolingbrook, IL)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
4/6/26 - 5/16/26
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library (Sullivan, IL)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
No upcoming exhibits scheduled at this time.
3/31/25 – 5/10/25
Pella Public Library (Pella, IA)
“Rise, Serve, Lead! America’s Women Physicians”
12/15/25 - 1/24/26
Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda, IA)
"This Lead is Killing Us: Citizens Fight Lead Poisoning in Their Communities"
4/6/26 - 5/16/26
Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda, IA)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
4/6/26 - 5/16/26
Des Moines University Library (Des Moines, IA)
"Renaissance Science Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter's World"
3/10/25 - 4/19/25
Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus Library (Southfield, MI)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
5/5/25 - 6/14/25
Presque Isle District Library (Rogers City, MI)
"Renaissance Science Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter's World"
5/5/25 - 6/14/25
HealthPartners Institute (Bloomington, MN)
"Outside / Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States"
4/6/26 - 5/16/26
Regions Hospital Medical Library (St. Paul, MN)
"Outside / Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States"
3/10/25 - 4/19/25
State Library of Ohio (Columbus, OH)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
6/30/25 - 8/9/25
Akron-Summit County Public Library (Akron, OH)
"Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health"
6/1/26 - 7/11/26
University of Toledo - Carlson Library (Toledo, OH)
"AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic"
3/3/25 – 4/12/25
Gundersen Health System – Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (La Crosse, WI)
“Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited”
3/10/25 - 4/19/25
Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
"This Lead is Killing Us: Citizens Fight Lead Poisoning in Their Communities"
6/30/25 - 8/9/25
Knutson Memorial Library - Village of Coon Valley (Coon Valley, WI)
"Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health"
8/25/25 - 10/4/25
Kenosha Public Library - Northside Branch (Kenosha, WI)
"This Lead is Killing Us: Citizens Fight Lead Poisoning in Their Communities"