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2027 isn’t as far away as it sounds - the Lilly Renovation is moving full speed ahead. Moving in and preparing for our community will keep us busy.
In the meantime, enjoy this look into our new and refreshed spaces.

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Celebrating a new chapter! 📚🎉 Our Southeast team achieved the certificate of occupancy on the Duke University Lilly Library project – restoring and modernizing the historic library. Congratulations to the entire project team!

Announcement about Library Services consolidation at East Campus in Duke Music Library
Read more at https://blogs.library.duke.edu/lilly-project/2026/09/16/bishops-house-to-close-to-public-effective-september-17/

Important update:
Library services on East Campus will continue to be available at the Duke Music Library

Boy, we really look forward to getting back into our new building!
All the details:

Bishop’s House to Close to Public Effective September 17 | The Lilly Project Announcement, Lilly Library at Bishop's House, Music Library Bishop’s House to Close to Public Effective September 17 September 16, 2026 Aaron Welborn Bishop’s House on East Campus (behind Bassett Residence Hall) has served as the temporary home of Lilly Library staff while Lilly is being renova...

Dolly in the Duke Libraries’ collections? Yes, Here I Am… and so much more 🎶

https://quicksearch.library.duke.edu/?q=Parton%2C+Dolly

Happy FDOC from all of us in Lilly Library at Bishop’s House! Are you ready for the semester? We are - come by and check us out. We’re open 10 to 5 weekdays.
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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

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

Take a peek into the progress of the Lilly Library renovation. We still have work to do, but it is really taking shape and we look forward to reopening in Spring Semester. #eastcampus #duke #thelillyproject

OTD East Campus a few years ago

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

On the outside looking in … the Lilly renovation is coming along! Enjoy this peek inside as we blend our past with serving the future. #eastcampus #thelillyproject #lillylibrary #duke