The University of Illinois Springfield celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the new Library Commons on Sept. 19, 2025.

This $42.5 million, three-story, 52,000-square-foot facility will bring together the library, academic advising, career development and technology services in one central location on the UIS quad. Designed to support student success, the Library Commons will feature collaborative and individual study spaces, computer stations, open seating, and a flexible classroom with more than 100 seats.

Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the Library Commons will also be built to LEED Gold certification standards for energy efficiency.