Events

Friends of 51²è¹Ý Libraries events feature noted authors, historians, artists, publishers and curators of notable collections.

  • 51²è¹Ý community members standing under a sign that reads Welcome to 51²è¹Ý Libraries at an event outside Fondren Library

    Friends, Families & First Years

    Friends of 51²è¹Ý Libraries welcomes first-year Mustang families on the Boulevard during Family Weekend for our annual Friends, Families & First Years event. The event takes place in the shaded Laura Bush Promenade at Fondren Library and includes snacks, drinks, yard games, and library giveaways for all attendees.
  • Four students with the Peruna mascot

    Pastries with Peruna

    51²è¹Ý Libraries kicks off Homecoming weekend with the annual Pastries with Peruna event. Join us on the Fondren Library steps on Friday morning of Homecoming weekend for photos with the Peruna mascot and a grab-and-go breakfast.

  • Tables of Content Table host Krys Boyd talks to her table at Tables of Content

    Tables of Content

    Benefitting the Friends of 51²è¹Ý Libraries’ Grants program, our annual Tables of Content dinner features round tables with engaging discussion and the presentation of the Literati Award.

  • Friends members at the Annual Dinner

    Friends Annual Dinner

    The and meeting is a wonderful opportunity for members and their guests to gather for dinner with Friends at the close of the academic year. The event is held at a local restaurant and includes a brief business meeting and board elections followed by a special program with a local author or speaker.