About
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.
”Effective immediately (9/25/25), the Traveling Exhibition Service is paused until further notice. As a result, the booking process is on hold, and there will be no Calls for Requests or opportunities to reserve exhibitions for the foreseeable future. Exhibitions currently on tour will continue as planned, and we remain committed to supporting host venues during this transition. We recognize the important role this service has played in communities and institutions over the years. We sincerely thank NNLM member organizations and host venues for your ongoing support and collaboration. Your enthusiasm has been essential to the program’s success, and we are grateful.”
Illinois
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"
Indiana
No upcoming exhibits scheduled at this time.
Iowa
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"
Michigan
No upcoming exhibits scheduled at this time.
Minnesota
No upcoming exhibits scheduled at this time.
Ohio
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"
Wisconsin
No upcoming exhibits scheduled at this time.