November 22, 2010
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meeting
The November 2010 meeting of the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will take place from 12 noon to 1:00pm in the library conference room on Wednesday, November 24. Bring a little something to eat or drink with you, if you like, but don’t stuff yourself because you want to save room for Thursday.
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July 23, 2010
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meeting
The Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, July 28th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room D2417 unless otherwise noted.
Please contact Eric Nicholson at 708.235.7508 or e-nicholson@govst.edu if you have any questions about the Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society. Or visit their website at: http://libguides.govst.edu/historicalsociety
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February 05, 2009
Upcoming Friends Meetings
Monthly events:
Friends of the GSU Library Meeting Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon in the Library Administrative Conference room.
GSU Writers Ink Meets 1st Thursday of the month at noon in the Library Administrative Conference Room.
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon in the Library Administrative Conference Room.
Friends of Mysteries Meets 3rd Wednesday at noon in the Cafeteria Annex They will be discussing the following:February 18th – I Shall Not Want by Julia Spencer-FlemingMarch 18th – The Private Patient by P.D. JamesApril 15th – A Matter of Justice by Charles ToddMay 20th – An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline WinspearJune 17th – The Ice House by Minette Walters
For more information about the Friends of the GSU Library, see: www.govst.edu/library/friends
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October 02, 2008
October at a Glance for the Friends of the GSU Library

October is a busy month for the Friends of the GSU Library. To start off the month of October we have the:
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will meet October 8th from 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. in the Library Administrative Conference Room. Everyone is welcome, so come join us!
Save room for dessert because the Friends of the GSU Library are having a bake sale on October 14th in the Hall of Governors. The bake sale will run from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. unless we run out first! So don't end up disappointed, show up early to make sure you get the best selection.
Are you ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Then make sure you come to the Silent Auction on Wednesday, October 15th. There will be many great gifts for you to bid on, from gift certificates to original works of art. For a preview of the gifts to be auctioned off visit the Silent Auction page. Something for everyone on your shopping list! The auction will start at 12:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors and end at 7:00 p.m.
Want to find out more about the Friends of the GSU Library? Then join us at the next meeting on Wednesday, October 15th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Library Administrative Conference Room. Don't worry, you will have plenty of time left to go to the auction and place your bids. For more information on how the Friends of the GSU Library have benefited the Library read the attached article that was published in the Phoenix on August 6, 2008, and written by Chris Gloff.
Winter is on its way and along with winter comes those cold, frigid days when we would rather stay nice and warm indoors with a good book to read. Worried you won't have enough books to get through winter? Worry no more; the Friends of the GSU Library will be having a Book Sale on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Friends of the GSU Library (must have your Friends Card) will be able to preview the books from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (don't worry, you can join the Friends at that time). The Book Sale will open to the public at noon and end at 7:00 p.m. The Book Sale will be held in the Hall of Governors.
The GSU Writers Group will be meeting on October 21, 2008 in the Library Administrative Conference Room from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Friends of Mysteries will be meeing on October 22, 2008 to discuss the Thirteenth Knight by Allen Gordon. The discussion will start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
To wrap up the month, the Friends will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on October 30, 2008 in E-Lounge.
Printable list of October Events
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September 05, 2008
September Meeting of the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society
The next meeting of the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will be Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 on the Libray Balcony. Newcomers are always welcome!!!
Are you curious about the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society? Read the article that was in the July 9, 2008 Phoenix News. "Friend-Raiser" Focuses on GSU History
Citations:
Silhan, S. (July 9, 2008). "Friend-Raiser" Focuses on GSU History. the Phoenix News, p.6
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August 12, 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meeting
The next meeting of the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will be on August 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will meet on the Library Balcony. For more information visit the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society webpage.
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July 07, 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meeting
The next meeting of the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will be Wednesday, July 9th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. For more information about the group, visit their website at:
http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11562
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June 10, 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will meet on June 11th
The Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, June 11th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11562 or contact Eric Nicholson at 708.235.7508 or e-nicholson@govst.edu if you have any questions about the Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society.
New members and visitors are always welcome.
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May 12, 2008
May Meeting

The next Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society will be Wednesday, May 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Everybody is welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your brown bag lunch and join us.
For more information about the Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society, please visit the our website at: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11562
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May 01, 2008
May Events at a Glance

Upcoming events:
Monthly Movie Reviewers Roundtable
May 1st at noon on the Library Balcony
Reviewing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society
May 14th at noon on the Library Balcony
Friends of Mysteries
May 20th at noon in the Cafeteria Annex
Discussing Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers
Writers Group (Formerly Children's Authors Wannabes and Novel Writer's Knock-Outs)
May 20th at noon on the Library Balcony
Friends of the GSU Library Meeting
May 21st at noon on the Library Balcony
Monthly Movie Reviewers Roundtable
June 5th at noon on the Library Balcony
Reviewing United 93
For more information, see: www.govst.edu/library/friends
To view a slideshow highlighting the different Friends of the GSU Library events, go to: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_library_photos.aspx?id=14928
For a copy of the schedule of events, download the PDF file
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April 03, 2008
National Library Week Activities 2008
Join the Friends in celebrating National Library Week from April 14th - April 17th.
Monday, April 14th
Bake Sale
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hall of Governors
Book Drive- drop of those unwanted books all day in the Hall of Governors.
Join the Friends of the GSU Library at our Information Table from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors
Tuesday, April 15th
Book Sale
11:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hall of Governors
Book Drive-drop of those unwanted books all day in the Hall of Governors
Join the Friends of the GSU Library at our Information Table from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors
Enjoy some popcorn with the Friends of the GSU Library from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors.
Wednesday, April 16th
Book Drive-drop of those unwanted books all day in the Hall of Governors
Join the Friends of the GSU Library at our Information Table from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors
"It was a dark and stormy night" competition from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hall of Governors
Do you enjoy reading? Do you think you can identify the author or title of a book after hearing only their first line? Grab a few friends and enter your team of 3-4 people for a friendly competition. RSVP your team members to ext.4116 or l-morrow@govst.edu
University-wide reception from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony
Thursday, April 17th
Book Drive-drop of those unwanted books all day in the Hall of Governors
Join the Friends of the GSU Library at our Information Table from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors
Come celebrate National Library Worker's Day with us and enjoy some popcorn in the Hall of Governors from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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March 17, 2008
Next Friends of the GSU Library Meeting
The next Friends of the GSU Library meeting will be March 19th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Everybody is welcome, bring your brown bag lunch and join us.
Don't forget that Jewel Shop & Share started today, March 17 and runs through March 19th. Read about the event and download the Shop & Share Certificate.
Are you interested in joining a Friends group, but don't know the dates and times? Download a PDF document with all of the groups meeting times for the next month. Download file
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February 26, 2008
Meeting Feb. 27th
The next Friends of the GSU Library meeting will be February 27th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Everybody is welcome, bring your brown bag lunch and join us. For more information visit The Friends of the Governors State University Library website.
To see photos of the Friends of the Governors State University Library opening or photos of the booksale and art show, visit the Friends of GSU Library on Flickr.
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February 11, 2008
Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society
The next meeting of the Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (on the Library Balcony).
For more information on the group go to: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11562
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