Stories from the Stacks: 50th Anniversary of the Brooks Library and 20th Anniversary of the CWU Archives and Special Collections

CWU Libraries invites you to Stories from the Stacks: 50 Years of Brooks Library and 20 Years of the CWU Archives and Special Collections. This celebratory anniversary event will take place on Thursday, October 16th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with formal programming and remarks at 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of the James E. Brooks Library. Join us for special speakers, refreshments, tours, giveaways, exhibits, and more. Learn about the rich history of the James E. Brooks Library and CWU Archives and Special Collections and reflect on the memories and accomplishments made over the last 50 years. 

Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m.)

Location: James E. Brooks Library, Second Floor

Special Speakers:

• CWU President, Jim Wohlpart
• Dean of Libraries, Sydney Thompson
• Professor and University Archivist, Julia Stringfellow
• Carol Findley, President of the Friends of the Brooks Library and daughter of Jim and Lillian Brooks

The formal remarks will be live-streamed starting at 4:30 p.m. for those attending online. Following the event, this recording will be published and available to view on ScholarWorks.

For more information, email libraries@cwu.edu or visit lib.cwu.edu.