Friends of Libraries Week

Join the staff of the Columbia College Chicago Library as we celebrate Friends of Libraries Week, October 21 – October 27, 2007.

Friends of Libraries Week (sponsored by Friends of Libraries, USA) is a celebration of Friends of Libraries programs around the country and an opportunity to recognize friends members for their support of libraries. Please join us at one or more of the following events:

Monday October 22-Thursday, October 25, 2007 
Columbia College Chicago Friends of the Library Membership Drive, 10:00am -2:00pm
Library, 624 S. Michigan Ave., First floor

Help the Library grow. Stop by the Library and learn about our new Friends of the Library program at Columbia College Chicago. The Friends of the Library is open to everyone, and student memberships begin at only $10.00. Other membership levels begin at $50.00. Funds received through the Friends of the Library will be used to help build the Library’s collections.

Tuesday October 23, 2007 
Movie Screening: The Joy Luck Club
5:00-7:30pm 
Collins Hall, 624 S. Michigan Ave., Room 602

In partnership with the Center for Asian Arts and Media’s Women Warrior Festival, and in conjunction with The Big Read, we present a screening of The Joy Luck Club. This program is free and open to the public.

Wednesday October 24, 2007
Special Collections Day
10:00am – 4:00pm
Library, 624 S. Michigan, 1st floor entrance and Third Floor

Curious about the Library’s Special Collections? Today, we bring out select pieces from our Special Collections for your viewing pleasure! Come to the 1st and 3rd floors and see some of our unique holdings in an up close and personal way. Library staff will be on hand on the 3rd floor to answer questions about the collection.

For more information about these events or the Friends of the Library program, contact Kim Hale at 312-344-7355 or khale@colum.edu.