Brooks Library Events

Here are listings and some recordings of events sponsored by Brooks Library at Central Washington University.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale Fall 2019

Central Washington University

The Friends of the Library hold an annual book sale to help fund the library.
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series: Taneum Bambrick

Central Washington University and Taneum Bambrick

Taneum Bambrick is the author of VANTAGE, which was selected by Sharon Olds for the 2019 American Poetry Review/Honickman first book award (Copper Canyon Press). Her chapbook, Reservoir, was selected by Ocean Vuong for the 2017 Yemassee Chapbook Prize. A graduate of the University of Arizona’s MFA program, she is the winner of an Academy of American Poets University Prize, an Environmental Writing Fellowship from the Vermont Studio Arts Center, and the 2018 BOOTH Nonfiction Contest. She is a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University. The Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series schedules readings every quarter and features nationally known writers reading their own work.
Learning to be Latino: How Colleges Shape Identity and Politics

Central Washington University and Daisy Reyes

Talk and events featuring Dr. Daisy Reyes, author of Learning to be Latino: How Colleges Shape Identity Politics (Rutgers University Press, 2018)
Open Access Week at Brooks Library 2019

Central Washington University and Maura Valentino

Discussion and workshops on data management and open educational resources.
Census 2020: You've got questions; we've got answers

Central Washington University and Aimée Quinn

Part 2 of the Census series. A free community event to learn what the 2020 Census is about, how it differs from past censuses, and potential implications for redistricting. This second part (of a three part series) will focus on the importance of student participation in the Census.
Curriculum Library Book Fair: October 2019

Central Washington University

Scholastic book fair hosted by the CWU curriculum library in Black Hall.
High Mountain Valley Local Authors Collections: Jampa Dorje

Central Washington University and Jampa Dorje

Jampa Dorje, also known as Richard Denner, is Ellensburg’s resident Tibetan Buddhist monk. This reception celebrates the collection of works by local authors that Jampa Dorje collected and donated to the CWU Archives and Special Collections. A talk by Mr. Dorje on the collection will be followed by a reception and tour of the Archives.
5th Annual Archives Crawl

Central Washington University

The Ellensburg Archives and Museum Crawl is a tour of the museums, archives and special collections in Ellensburg.
Finals Week Events Fall 2019

Central Washington University

Poster advertising the events held by the library for finals week, including Paws & Relax, Jazz & Crafts, Waffle Night, Pizza, Popcorn Bar, and music.
Game Night Fall 2019

Central Washington University

Game night in the James E. Brooks Library with refreshments.
My First Library Card

Central Washington University

Play and pretend to check out books from the family study space.
PAC: Peer Accountability & Connections program for transfer students Fall 2019

Central Washington University and Elizabeth Brown

Make connections, learn time management, and learn campus resources for CWU tranfer students.
What's Happening at Brooks Library: Fall 2018

Central Washington University

List of library events from the Fall quarter 2018.
What's Happening at Brooks Library: Fall 2019

Central Washington University

List of library events from the Fall quarter 2019
What's Happening at Brooks Library: Winter 2020

Central Washington University

List of library events from the Winter quarter 2020.
Welcome Back Fall 2019

Central Washington University

Get information about the library and other goodies.
Banned Books Week 2019

Central Washington University

Table at the SURC and Ellensburg Farmers' Market discussing banned books.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch

Central Washington University

A chance for faculty and staff to celebrate the end of the academic year with a performance by The Professors and Fiddlers on the Wind. Pizza provided.
Rodeo: The Greatest Show on Earth

Central Washington University and Mike Allen

Talk by UW History Professor Emeritus Mike Allen in conjunction with the annual Ellensburg Rodeo.
Pet First Aid and C.P.R.

Central Washington University and Gretchen Taussig-Simpson

Learn how to keep your pet safe and healthy.
Census 2020: You've got questions; we've got answers

Central Washington University and Aimée Quinn

Lisa McLean, Complete Count Committee Coordinator from the Office of Financial Management will discuss what the 2020 Census is about, how it differs from past censuses, and potential implications for redistricting.
Zine workshop

Central Washington University

Event to help create your own pocket zine.
Here's a Poem I Like 2019

Central Washington University and Gerard Hogan

Poster for an event where anyone can recite a poem, in conjunction with national poetry month.
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series: Erika Sanchez

Central Washington University and Erika Sánchez

Sánchez is a self-described “cheerleader” for young women and seeks to amplify the voices of marginalized people through storytelling. Her works include the novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and the poetry collection Lessons in Expulsion. The Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series schedules readings every quarter and features nationally known writers reading their own work.
Cultural Conversations Spring 2019

Central Washington University and Szilárd Vajda

Cultural storytelling event sponsored by Ellensburg Public Library, Brooks Library, and Office of Interational Studies and Programs. Held in the Hal Holmes Community Center. The speaker for this event is CWU Professor Szilard Vajda