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The history of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library

September 24, 2025 07:30 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library is a beloved and highly utilized building on BYU's campus, but it took a few years to get to where it is today.
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BYU Library resources every student should know about

September 08, 2025 07:00 AM
Students struggling with how to start a major project can visit the BYU Harold B. Lee Library to receive help using one of its many resources.
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BYU Makerspace sparks student creativity, innovation

July 30, 2025 07:03 AM
Many BYU students come to the library to study, check out books or work on homework, but on the fourth floor of the Harold B. Lee Library, students can do more than learn — they can create.
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BYU Research and Writing Center helps students start and revise papers

March 11, 2025 03:50 PM
Located inside the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, the Research and Writing Center is a resource for students looking for a second opinion on their papers.
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BYU Software Training Lab offers free tech classes

March 07, 2025 12:49 PM
Many BYU students walk through the library every day without noticing the hidden gem on the fourth floor.
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Boba to bagels: The library's newest addition, the Library Cafe

October 02, 2023 12:00 AM
As students returned to campus this fall, the Harold B. Lee Library debuted a new addition.
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Golden Spike festival celebrates 150 years of growth and diversity

April 30, 2019 12:00 AM
At the 149th Anniversary Celebration at Promontory Point in 2018, those celebrating began a countdown to this year's 150th anniversary. (Spike 150)
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Readers' Forum: 3/12/19

March 12, 2019 12:00 AM
Distracted pedestrians
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Man pleads guilty to stealing from BYU library

January 24, 2019 12:00 AM
A self-proclaimed Latter-day Saint antiquities dealer has pleaded guilty to stealing books from the BYU library.
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Martin Luther exhibit commemorates his life in unique way

July 17, 2018 12:00 AM
The Martin Luther Media Star exhibit was inspired by the idea that Martin Luther was the pop star of his day. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Student protests removal of HBLL bench

February 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Junior and English major Sydney Powell sits near the north entrance of the HBLL. Powell can often be seen sitting 'protesting' for the return of her once-beloved bench, which was removed as a fire hazard when Powell was on her mission. (Maddi Driggs)
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Quiet study place in HBLL doubles as family history center

September 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A BYU student and service missionary works on genealogy in the HBLL Family History Center. Students and other members can come to this center and research their ancestors. (Maddi Driggs)
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Ask Andie: How can I save my quiet study spot from talkative students?

By Andie
February 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Dear Andie,
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Police Beat Jan. 28

January 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Theft
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Harold B. Lee Library Ranked Top 3 in Princeton Review

By Hwa Lee
February 06, 2012 12:00 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library ranked as a front runner among top ivy league university libraries thanks to its students.
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