Lied Library officially opened its doors to the public in January 2001, with a formal dedication held on January 20. Named for Ernst Lied, founder of the Lied Charitable Trust, the iconic facility has since served as the heart of UNLV, championing access, innovation, and academic excellence.
Giving
As we celebrate 25 years of Lied Library, we're looking ahead — investing in the students who will shape the future.
Your gift during our 25th anniversary helps fund student assistant positions across the University Libraries. These jobs do more than offer a paycheck. They provide students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and critical thinking skills that last a lifetime. Whether they're helping a fellow student at a service desk, digitizing rare archival materials, or working behind the scenes to make materials discoverable, our student employees play a vital role in keeping the Libraries running.
By supporting these positions, you're not just giving to the library — you're empowering a generation of students to grow, lead, and succeed far beyond the walls of campus.
Events
25 Years of Lied Library: Kickoff and Exhibit Opening
Kickoff the 25th anniversary celebration and tour the commemorative exhibit.
OAsis Launch Party
Celebrate the re-launch of the UNLV's institutional repository with us at this special event!
Lied Turns 25: Silent Library Showdown
Inspired by the iconic MTV game show, we’re throwing it back to the early 2000s with a special edition of Silent Library.
¡Lotería Literaria! Celebrating 25 Years at Lied
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Lied Library’s 25th anniversary, we’re celebrating community, culture, and Lied.
Dreamscape Learn: Immersive Learning Open House
Tour the new Dreamscape Learn space opening this fall in Lied Library at UNLV.
25 Years of Lied: The Ultimate Library Trivia Game
Celebrate 25 years of Lied Library with a trivia game that puts your knowledge to the test!
Lied Library 25th Anniversary Escape Room: The Cursed Collection
After a group of students sneak into the library, they accidentally unleash a curse in this escape room adventure.
Make a Shadow Box (Lied Library 25th Anniversary Edition)
Join us to create a shadow box (a type of display case) out of Makerspace materials.
¡Lotería Literaria! Celebrating 25 Years at Lied
To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating community, culture, and Lied with a second Lotería in honor of Lied's 25th anniversary.
The Library Lounge: Career Conversations & Mocktails
Learn about library careers and how the UNLV Libraries support student success at this fabulous 1920s-themed event.
Lied Library 25th Anniversary Escape Room: The Cursed Collection
Join us for a second chance to escape the curse in our Lied Library-themed escape room adventure.
25 Years of Lied: The Ultimate Library Trivia Game
Did you miss our first afternoon of trivia or want a second chance at 2001-themed questions? It's time to try again!
Locked in the Library: An Escape Room
Celebrate International Games Month by using clues and library resources to solve the puzzle, save the librarians, and win the game!
Make a Shadow Box (Lied Library 25th Anniversary Edition)
Create a shadow box in the Makerspace and build a place to store your treasured possessions.
Lied Turns 25: Silent Library Showdown
We're throwing it back to the early 2000s with our special edition of Silent Library based on the classic MTV game show.
Lied Library Spirit Week
Details Coming soon
January 2026