Learning Commons and Collaborative Library Spaces Open House

The Public Services Committee will host a Learning Commons and Collaborative Library Spaces Open House at Kishwaukee College in Malta and Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Wednesday, April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us to explore collaborative library learning spaces and discuss the challenges and opportunities they present. Libraries interested in enhancing their spaces and services—especially through partnerships with other campus units to support student success and well-being—will find this event valuable.

Space is limited; register soon!

Open Houses Agenda:

Program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.

   10:30 a.m. – Noon: Kishwaukee College, tour and discussion
   12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: Drive to Northern Illinois University
   12:30 –  1:30 p.m.: Lunch at Founders Memorial Library, Staff Lounge, Lower Level
   1:30   –  3:00 p.m.: NIU Founders Memorial Library, tour and discussion

Date and Location:
April 8, 2026

Kishwaukee College, Room A1100, Library & Tutoring Services
21193 Malta Rd. Malta IL 60150
Campus Map

Northern Illinois University, Founders Memorial Library, FO20 (Staff Lounge, Lower Level behind Einstein’s Bagels)
217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Campus Map

Note: Parking is on 201 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb (see below)

Directions and Parking
Directions to Kishwaukee College: 21193 Malta Rd. Malta IL 60150

Parking at Kishwaukee College: Parking Lot B on the north side of the building, close to door 58. Parking is free and no permit is needed for Parking Lots A and B.

Directions to Northern Illinois University

Visitor Parking is available just southwest of Founders Memorial Library at 201 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115. Fees are $7 daily or hourly at pay stations for $1.40 per hour. There are two parking pay stations at the Visitor Pay Lot. The first is located near the entrance to the lot, with the second pay station being located at the North end. The Visitor Pay Lot also utilizes AIMS Mobile Pay (AMP). Download the app, or scan the QR code on one of the signs in the parking lot to pay for short term parking. NIU Visitor Parking Information.

Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026 at 5:00pm (or until full)

A box lunch will be provide. When you register, you may select either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian option. Our caterer is working in a commercial kitchen where a wide variety of other foods are being prepared, often using some frozen and/or processed products that may have unknown trace ingredients. As a result, we are unable to guarantee that the food is kosher, vegan, gluten free, and/or peanut free. Attendees with strict, specific dietary restrictions should plan to provide their own food. 

Accommodations:
If you need assistance or accommodations to participate, please let us know in advance by sending an email to the CARLI Office. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.