Calendar of Events
Andersen Library has three conference rooms and an atrium area available for scheduling University-wide and public meetings and events. All events must be scheduled thru the Andersen Library Building Manager. Information about the rooms, rental rates and more on scheduling can be found here.
In addition to one-time events and meetings, Andersen Library hosts an ongoing event series, First Fridays at Andersen during the school year. The general public is welcome at this admission-free series.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events:
Kerlan Professional Development Morning: From Idea to Word to Final Brushstroke and Period: How a Book is Born -May 10, 9-11:30AM, Rm 120- Author Lise Lunge-Larsen will talk about her collaboration with Betsy Bowen on The Troll with No Heart in his Body. Following the presentation, participants will discover more about how a book is created by exploring original materials from the Kerlan Collection. Tours of the Andersen Library storage Caverns will be available. COST: $25 ($20 for Kerlan Friends, $5 for students). More information available here: http://special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/2008KerlanAward.php
Kerlan Award Luncheon -May 10, Noon, Rm 120- Enjoy a buffet lunch with other Kerlan Friends, teachers, librarians, children’s literature aficionados, and our esteemed guests. Books will also be available on site for purchase from Red Balloon Bookshop. Original Myers’ manuscript and Kraus’ art from the Kerlan Collection will be on display. Cost: $25 ($20 for Kerlan Friends, $15 for Students). This will be followed by the Kerlan Award Ceremony in Willey Hall 125. The ceremony is free and open to the public. More information on both the Luncheon and the Ceremony can be found here: http://special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/2008KerlanAward.php
Chase Lecture - June 24, 4:30PM- Poet Paul B. Janeczko gives this annual lecture. More information coming soon!
Jan Spivey Gilchrist -July 23, 2-3PM- A well-known African American author and illustrator who will teach for the Split Rock Arts Program this summer, Gilchrist will offer a public event in Elmer Andersen Library's Givens Conference Room. She will peak about her own art and creative process. Autographing and refreshments will follow the presentation. A selection of her art will be on display