Research Smartz is a CWU Libraries series of free workshops intended to provide academic tools and life hacks. Open to all members of the CWU community. Registration is required.

Book challenges are on the rise nationwide. Why are books being challenged, and by whom? CWU Libraries and the Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning have some of the answers. Come by our table in the SURC corridor on Wednesday, October 4 from 12 pm – 2 pm!

Join us for an opportunity to hear Julia Stringfellow, Professor, and University Archivist, discuss her recent research History of Impactful Women in Ellensburg and CWU, and Their Contributions.  Reception to follow. Free and open to all. No registration required.

Join us for an opportunity to hear Julia Stringfellow, Professor, and University Archivist, discuss her recent research History of Impactful Women in Ellensburg and CWU, and Their Contributions.  Reception to follow. Free and open to all. No registration required.

Join the archives and history museums of Ellensburg for our Annual Archives and Museums Crawl! The tour will consist of archivists, museum curators, and directors sharing about their repositories and collections. Registration is required. To register email [email protected]

CWU Libraries and Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series will host poet and performance artist Xavier Cavazos today with two wonderful events! The author of three award-winning poetry collections, Cavazos will first give a craft talk at noon, and public reading at 6 p.m.

Join us November 2 - 4 to stock up on fiction and nonfiction at our traditional low, low prices. Thursday 9 a.- 6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free parking after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays; and all day on Saturdays. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards accepted.

Brooks Library will open its doors at 11 a.m. on November 10 in observance of Veterans Day 🇺🇸 We'll be back and resume normal business hours on November 11. See you there! 📖 #VeteransDay #LibraryHours #BrooksLibrary #CWULibraries

Join us this Saturday! The Human Library hosts conversations that challenge stigma and stereotypes. These are places where real people are on loan to readers and where difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered. #HumanLibrary #CWULibraries #CWULibrariesSocialJ

Join us for Cultural Conversations with our Fall Quarter storyteller Xiaoyin Zhong. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 5 p.m. at Hal Holmes Community Center. The Cultural Conversations program provides a community forum for meeting new friends and learning about global cultures.

Join us at Brooks Library's Fishbowl for a casual chat with our officers over a cup of joe! Ask questions, voice concerns, and connect with officers from both campus and the City of Ellensburg. 📅 Date: 11/30 🕒 Time: 7-9 pm 🚫 No registration needed—just bring your curiosity!

Join us for Study ‘n’ Chill at CWU Libraries. Take time to unwind and de-stress with our Finals Week events line-up. Stop by Brooks Library for coloring sheets, crayons, finals week zines, quiet zone earplugs, origami, bubble wrap, and more! #CWULibraries #FinalsWeek #Relax

❄️ Swing by the library lobby for a complimentary hot drink and exciting updates on what's in store for you this Winter Quarter! 📚✨ We're thrilled to welcome you back to the building. See you there! ☕📖 #BrooksLibrary #WinterQuarter #LibraryEvents #CWULibrariesSocial

Join CWU Libraries and MEChA to learn about the cultural significance of the piñata! Following a short presentation, you will be encouraged to write down your goals, intentions, affirmations, or hopes for 2024 and insert your written declaration into your very own mini piñata!

Readers and introverts gather for a night of reading and crafting! Bring your current leisurely read and join fellow CWU students for an hour of silent reading. Afterward, CWU Libraries will provide materials for you to create your bookmark. #CWULibraryEvents #CWULibrariesSocial

Join CWU professor and accomplished poet Katharine Whitcomb for an exploration of how poems find their form and a reading from her new poetry collection, Habitats. #CWULibrariesSocial #CWULibraries #Poetry

Join us for an opportunity to hear Dr. Timothy Beng, Associate Professor in Chemistry, discuss his research on Green Synthesis on Medium-and Large-sized Lactams as potential anti-skin Cancer Agents. Reception to follow. Free and open to all. No registration required.

Hello Wildcats! 🐾 Join us May 8 and 9 for our Annual Spring Book Sale. We will be hosting on Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. so treat yourself to a book here at the Brooks Library. 😊📚 #SpringBookSale #FOBL #CWULibrariesSocialMedia

Finals week is coming up next week, and why not come to Brooks Library to Study ‘n’ Chill? 😎 Take time to unwind and de-stress with our events lineup. So stop on by with your classmates anytime during finals week to power through those last assignments! 📓✏️

Take a break from some homework and join us tonight for some nice cold Sundae Bowls! A soft served delight that you can be creative with when deciding what toppings you want. 😊 Stop by and have a delicious Sundae with flavorful options! 🍨❤️ #SundaeBowl #Icecream #Delightful