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Smathers Library Centennial

For a century, we've supported students, enhanced faculty resources, and aided research. In 2025, we celebrate the Smathers Library centennial at the University of Florida. From one building, we've grown into Florida's largest academic resource system with statewide branches and affiliates. Join us to celebrate our history and envision our future.

Graphic for Smathers Libraries' 100-year celebration, featuring building background, logo with sunlight, and text "Illuminating Excellence."

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENT

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

  1. Jan 17

  2. Jan 23

  3. Jan 27

  4. Jan 28

  5. Jan 29

Twilight Zone Marathon

January 23rd, 11am-11pm

Join us for a marathon screening of 24 classic episodes of the original Twilight Zone series (1959–1964), curated and presented by Terry Harpold (UF Dept. of English). This event is free and open to the public.

The image features a promotional poster for a "The Twilight Zone" marathon. At the top, there are two large, realistic eyeballs with blue irises set against a cosmic background filled with stars and black and white swirling patterns. Below the eyes, a black banner reads, "... that's the signpost up ahead — your next stop, THE TWILIGHT ZONE!" The iconic "The Twilight Zone" title is positioned to the left in white, styled text. To the right, the word "MARATHON" is highlighted in large, bold yellow letters. Below, event details are written in orange and white text: January 23rd, 2025, 11am-11pm, Reitz Union Atrium.

 

FEATURED eXHIBIT

Smathers Library Gallery (2nd floor) 9/9/2024 – 12/16/2024

Florida! Florida! Florida! Presidential Elections and the Sunshine State

Days before the 2000 presidential election, NBC News political reporter Tim Russert was asked on air about the key to winning the election. He wrote his response on a whiteboard. “FLORIDA FLORIDA FLORIDA” Russert’s words could have applied to many past presidential elections as well. Beginning with the controversial election of 1876, Florida has played a key role in many presidential elections. “Florida! Florida! Florida! Presidential Elections and the Sunshine State” explores Florida’s role in presidential elections through letters, documents, and artifacts from the George A. Smathers Libraries Special and Area Studies Collections. Curated by Boyd Murphree. All exhibits are free and open to the public during the same hours as the building in which they are housed, unless otherwise specified and with occasional exceptions for maintenance.

Promotional poster with text "FLORIDA! FLORIDA! FLORIDA!" and event details for the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida.

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