Resources
Blind Date with a Book (or Film) is BACK for the month of February!
Go on a blind date with a book or movie. Our library staff have wrapped up their top picks. Now it’s your turn to tell us if it is a bop or a flop.
Check our your next date at the 1st floor Service Desk!
Services
Interlibrary Loan
Need a book or movie that isn’t in the Columbia collections? No problem!
I-Share has over 46 million titles available for request straight from the library catalog! Simply place the request, and it will be available at our Service Desk in 3-7 days!
Couldn’t find what you need in I-Share either? You can also request titles from WorldCat, the largest online public access catalog in the world, via Tipasa.
Information on searching materials and placing Interlibrary Loan requests can be found here:
https://library.colum.edu/services/interlibrary-loan
https://library.colum.edu/services/interlibrary-loan
Community
Events this week:
- Mark Makers – Monday 4:00 – 6:00, 4th floor Boiler Room
Interested in street art and graffiti? Come spend time with others who share that interest/passion! All skill levels are welcome.
The session this week will focus on lettering – styles and colors.
We will have markers and some of our favorite collection highlights to inspire.
Bring your blackbook … and a playlist to add to the vibe! - Library Café and Study Hall – Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00, 2nd floor Reading Room
Featuring teas from an Andersonville favorite: Middle East Bakery and Grocery (1512 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640).
The host librarian will be there to help, whether you are doing research for an assignment or looking for some inspiration. Work on assignments or just come to chill in a chill third space and draw.
When you’re there, take a minute to share your favorite spots on the whiteboard! A zine with all of the recommendations will be available at the May 13th session. - Board Game Night – Thursday 6:30 – 9:30, 4th floor East
Hosted by the Board Game Club every other Thursday night.
Great games, great people, great times.
https://engage.colum.edu/feeds?type=club&type_id=71319&tab=about - Sewing Circle – Friday 2:00 – 4:00, 4th floor Boiler Room
This week’s session will focus on crochet and knitting.
We will have yarns, crochet and knitting needles, and some of our favorite collection highlights to inspire.
