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Friends of the Libraries

Literary Voices 2013 - A Smashing Success!

Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain delivered the keynote speech at Friends of the Libraries' eighth annual Literary Voices dinner. MORE>>

Friends of the Libraries, established in 1991, provides support by

  • Promoting awareness of the Libraries within the communityFriends at Literary Voices 2011
  • Stimulating financial support
  • Encouraging and advocating for lifelong learning

Your gift to the Friends of the Libraries Fund supports

  • Library Research Awards for Undergraduates
  • Student Employee Scholarships
  • Events, such as Literary Voices
  • Friends of the Libraries Awards, which support the preservation and repair of rare and fragile materials, including books, maps, films, photographs and ephemera; the purchase of books, journals, digital media and equipment; and services and salaries for student employees for specific projects

Borrowing Card

Gifts of $100 or more per year qualify you for a borrowing card good at the University Libraries (does not include the Gallagher Law Library, Miller Horticulture Library, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) or remote access to UW-restricted databases.