August 12, 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Upcoming Events
Friends of the GSU Library schedule of upcoming events:
August 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society
August 13th at noon on the Library Balcony
Friends of the GSU Library Meeting August 27th at noon in the Library Administrative Conference roomSeptember 2008
GSU Writers Group (formerly Children’s Authors Wannabes and Novel Writer's Knock-Outs, both groups merged to form GSU Writers Group)September 16th at noon on the Library Balcony
Friends of Mysteries September 17th at noon in the Cafeteria Annex. We will be discussing The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
October 2008
Silent Auction
October 13-16, 2008
Hall of Governors
Blood Drive October 30, 2008 E-Lounge
For more information, see: www.govst.edu/library/friends
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June 03, 2008
Friends Meeting Tomorrow June 4th, 2008
The Friends of the GSU Library will be meeting on Wednesday, June 4th. We will meet from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. We hope to see you then.
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May 27, 2008
Friends of the GSU Library Events for the Month of June
Friends of the GSU Library Meeting
Wednesday, June 4th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The group will be meeting on the Library Balcony, everyone is welcome.
For more information visit the Friends of the GSU Library website:
http://www.govst.edu/library/t_library_photos.aspx?id=4361
Monthly Movie Reviewers Roundtable
Thursday, June 5th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
They will be reviewing United 93 on the Library Balcony, everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information visit the Monthly Movie Reviewers Roundtable webpage: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11506
Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society Meeting
Wednesday, June 11th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The group will be meeting on the Library Balcony, everyone is invited to attend. For more information visit Friends of the GSU Library Historical Society website: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11562
Friends of Mysteries
Tuesday, June 24th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
They will discussing Artists in Crime (1938) by Ngaio Marsh
Everyone is invited to attend. For more information visit the Friends of Mysteries website: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=8432
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May 19, 2008
May Friends Meeting has been Rescheduled
The Friends of the GSU Library meeting for May has been rescheduled. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 4th. They will meet from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. We hope to see you then.
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May 05, 2008
Flower Sale
Just in time for Mothers Day, the Friends of the GSU Library are offering 4” terra cotta flower pots with our logo for a suggested donation of $5.
Pick up your plant at the welcome table (located in the Hall of Governors) today and tomorrow.
To view a photograph of some your choices, click on this link.
Limited quantities – hurry down for the best selection.
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February 18, 2008
Joint Meeting of the Childrens Authors Wannabe's and Novel Writer Knock-Out
The next meeting of the Childrens Authors Wannabe’s is: February 20th, 2008 at noon on the Library balcony.
This will be a joint meeting of the Children Author Wannabe’s and the Novel Writer Knock-Outs. If time permits, Lydia will read for us. (Feel free to bring your lunch) For information, call Lydia at 708/534-4116
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January 30, 2008
February Schedule of Events for the Friends of the GSU Library
Are you interested in the Friends of the GSU Library but your not sure what they do? Then check out the Friends of the GSU Library website. For a list of events for the month of February, Download file
Are you interested in writing a children's book? Or perhaps the next Great American Novel? Then you might want to join the Children’s Authors Wannabes or Novel Writer's Knock-Outs.
Do you like to watch movies and give movie reviews? Then check out The Monthly Movie Reviewer's Roundtable. Or perhaps you love nothing more than a good mystery. Then join the Friends of Mysteries.
Maybe you would like to explore the historical perspectives of GSU, then attend a meeting
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January 15, 2008
January Meeting
The Friends of the GSU Library will be meeting Wednesday, January 16th at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch and join us.
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December 03, 2007
Friends of GSU Library Historical Society
The next meeting of the Friends of GSU Library Historical Society will be held on December 4th, 2007 from 12:00 to 1:00pm (on the Library Balcony). Bring your lunch and join us. Everyone is welcome.
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October 08, 2007
Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society
The first meeting of the Friends of the Governors State University Library Historical Society will be held on the balcony in the library, from noon to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, October 9.
A university library is an invaluable resource for the collection, preservation, arrangement, and dissemination of historical information. A few good friends working together can help the Governors State University Library resource inform our wider communities with the rich legacy of our shared pasts.
Bring a brown bag lunch. Please contact Eric Nicholson at 708.235.7508 or e-nicholson@govst.edu with any ideas you want on the agenda of our initial discussion.
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September 11, 2007
New Group Formed: Novel Writers Knock-Outs
Have you ever thought about writing a novel? Not sure how? Then attend the new Novel Knock-Outs group and meet others with the same idea. Exchange ideas and helpful tips.
The First meeting of Novel Writers Knock-Outs will be Thursday, October 18, 2007
Location: Library Balcony
From: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Anyone interested please contact Valerie J. Hughes 708-235-7502
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Children Author Wannabe’s
The Children Author Wannabe’s are picking up momentum. Last month we had an illustrator that shared his work with us. Next month we are working on having a publisher come speak with us. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Keep your eye on the Friends of the GSU Library page at www.govst.edu/library/friends for more information.
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September 10, 2007
Friends of the LIbrary Book Sale and Social Hour
The Friends of the GSU Library is having a social on September 19th from 4-6 p.m. on the Library Balcony. Faye Zalecki’s works will be on display, there will be refreshments, and a book sale. The Friends will have access to the book sale from 4-5, and the general public from 5-6. Prices will range from $.50 to $10. To see a sample of Faye's work click here.
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Children Author Wannabe’s
The next meeting of the Children Author Wannabe’s is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Library Balcony. (Feel free to bring your lunch)
For information, call Lydia at 708/534-4116
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July 17, 2007
Meeting Wednesday, July 18th
Don't forget that the Friends of the Library meeting is tomorrow July 18th, at 12:00 p.m. We will be meeting in the E-Lounge. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.
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May 14, 2007
Next Meeting: Friends of the GSU Library
Mark your calendar, the next meeting will be held:
Wednesday, May 16th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
D2417 - Library
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information on the Friends of the GSU Library, click here.
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March 01, 2007
New Mystery and Detective Fiction Reading Group
Thank you Dean Casey for the following information:
The Friends of the GSU Library is sponsoring a new mystery and detective fiction reading group called Friends of Mysteries. The first meeting will be Tuesday, April 3, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Annex. Bring your own lunch. We will discuss “Eisenheim the Illusionist,” a short story by Steven Millhauser in his book, The Barnum Museum: Stories. The book can be purchased on Amazon.com or be ordered at Borders. This short story is the basis for the recent movie, The Illusionist. Additionally, we will decide on mystery and detective fiction that we will read and discuss in future months. Becky Nugent and I will lead April’s discussion. The group is open to Friends of the GSU Library and the larger GSU community. Please join us!
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February 06, 2007
Meeting Cancelled!
For the safety of our Friends, we are CANCELLING the meeting that was scheduled for this evening (February 6th).
We have rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the library.
New members are always welcome! Remember, if you bring in a new member application/person by the time of our meeting, you will receive a gift.
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January 03, 2007
Time is running out!!!
You have until January 12th to become a Charter member of the Friends of the GSU Library. The minimum donation is $35 and your contribution will enhance the services and products offered by the GSU Library.
For more information, check out the website at: www.govst.edu/library/friends or call Lydia Morrow Ruetten at 708/534-4116.
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November 15, 2006
Open House Today!!!
The day we have all been waiting for: The Friends of the GSU Library open house. Join us:
On the Library Balcony, November 15th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Friends of the GSU Library open house. Learn how the library serves as a great research and literary resource. Learn how you can help maintain, enhance, & improve the library.
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November 12, 2006
Friends of the Library Open House
Join us on the Library Balcony, November 15th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Friends of the GSU Library open house. Learn how the library serves as a great research and literary resource. Learn how you can help maintain, enhance, & improve the library.
Refreshments will be served.
Drawings for gifts will be held every half hour beginning at 3:00 p.m.
For more information contact 708-534-4116 or www.govst.edu/library/friends
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