Events

Winston, the rather awe-inspiring St. Bernard, will be present at the Music Library from 12-2 p.m. on October 5, 2026, along with his handler, Johanna. We are told he will not be signing autographs in ink, but feel free to stop by anyway!… Read More

Many writers and performers with Vanderbilt ties will be featured at the 2026 Southern Festival of Books, which returns to the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library and Archives Oct. 17–18. Read More

The Nashville Comic Arts Festival, a free event celebrating independent comics, graphic novels and zines, will return for a third year to Vanderbilt University’s Central Library on Saturday, Oct. 3. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Peabody Library will host “STEAMrolling into Discovery,” part of the 10th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. Read More

Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the juggernaut middle-grades "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series, will appear at Vanderbilt University on Saturday, Oct. 24, to celebrate the release of the 21st book in the series, "Fight or Flight." Read More

Grammy and Emmy award-winning entertainer Harry Connick Jr. will discuss his debut book, "Babe: Elaboratio–A Tribute to My Mother," on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will celebrate the conversations that arise from books, reading and the exchange of ideas when they host a series of talks on Vanderbilt University’s campus this fall featuring prominent authors. Read More

Vanderbilt is honored to be the repository for the Mike Longo Papers (MSS.1163). To honor the legacy of composer/arranger/jazz pianist Mike Longo, two exhibits highlighting his life, career, and contributions to jazz can be viewed both on the second floor of the Central Library and in the lobby of… Read More

Stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, known for his blue-collar observational storytelling style, will discuss his new collection of personal essays, "We’re Having a Good Time," on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Lola the therapy dog will be at the Wilson Music Library from 12-2 p.m. on August 31, 2026. Neither she nor her handler, Holly, have a history of biting, so feel free to stop by!… Read More