Papermaking Workshop with The People’s Library

In collaboration with the Center for Book and Paper Arts, The People’s Library will lead a DIY paper making workshop on the 3rdFloor of the Library tomorrow between 10am to 1pm. Drop-in at any time to participate!  The People’s Library re-purposes discarded books otherwise headed for a landfill by making new paper from their pulp.

The Big Read Kickoff Event, Wed, 4/3 @7pm

The Big Read Kickoff – Columbia College Chicago LibraryWed, April 3, 7:00pm – 8:30pmFilm Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave, 8th floor Dr. Carmelo Esterrich Join us as we kickoff The Big Read programming for 2013!  Dr. Carmelo Esterrich, Associate Professor of Spanish, Humanities and Cultural Studies will discuss the  importance of Julia Alvarez’ novel

Alumni on 5 Exhibition Opening 10/5 from 5-7pm

Alumni on 5: Alumni in the Library Exhibitions Opening ReceptionFriday, October 55-7pm 624 S. Michigan Ave. 5th Floor Exhibition Hours: Regular Library HoursOctober 2012 – February 2013Shows Organized and Curated by: Jessica Rodrigue (MFA ’11)Chelsea Middendorf (BA ’12) Featured alumni artists:Linda Benjamin (BFA ‘12)Kristy Bowen (MFA ‘07)Valerie Burke (BA ‘76)Erin Cramer (BFA ‘05)Brandon Graham (MFA

Radical Columbia Panel Discussion 9/27 5-7pm

Celebrating the History of Women at Columbia College: An Arts & Activism: Critical Encounters Panel Discussion Thursday, September 27, 5-7pm  Ferguson Hall, 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st floor  This continuing series of panel discussions explores the revolutionary ideas and people who helped make Columbia as seen through the experiences of those on campus then and now.

Come hear Jim DeRogatis 4/23 7-9pm

Join The Friends of the Library as we welcome Jim DeRogatis, journalist, author and English Department faculty member for our spring Signature Showcase.  The title of his talk, The Curated Experience: We Don’t Need No Stinking Critics… Or Do We? will set the stage for a lively discussion about what he knows best – the

Edible Books winners!

On April 3rd, the Center for Book and Paper Arts and the Library held the 13th Annual Edible Books and Tea. The event, which was open to the public, was part of the International Edible Book Festival held annually around the world on or around April 1st. Participants were asked to make food that integrated

Edible Books, Tues April 3, 6-8pm

Edible Books & Tea – 13th AnnualTuesday April 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  624 S. Michigan Ave3rd Floor North Entry fee is $10, or FREE if you RSVP and bring an edible book. Enter the event using the downloadable form, available here. (Used by permission: Illustration by Ivan Brunetti, cover for The Comic Book, a section of

Welcome Parents!

The Library welcomes you to Parent Weekend! Visit the Library on Friday evening for the Art Walk, and on Sunday for a continental brunch.  Art Walk: Friday, October 14, from 6-8pm.  Brunch: Sunday, October 16 from 10am-12pm. Visit the Parent Weekend event calendar for more information. Hope to see you there!

Archie Lieberman Black Star Exhibit

The Archie Lieberman Black Star exhibition features a selection of Lieberman’s photographs during his time with Black Star, a photographic agency offering photojournalism and stock photography services. It is an important supplier of photographs to Life and other magazines. Culled from thousands of negatives, most of the photographs shown in the exhibit were not chosen

Art in the Library Opening – Thurs, 3/31

Art in the Library Opening & Reception Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:00-7:00pmColumbia College Chicago Library624 S. Michigan Ave.3rd Floor North Join us – Thursday, March 31st, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2011 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.Light refreshments will be served. Vision.