Friends of Caltech Libraries (The Friends)

The Friends of Caltech Libraries (The Friends) is devoted to the proposition that a great institution includes great libraries. The Caltech Libraries are expanding rapidly into the computer age, and The Friends have constantly sought new ways to assist them in developing scope and quality.

Accordingly, The Friends sponsors and supplements projects and services not covered by the library budget. To assist in these efforts, The Friends sponsor dinners and lunches with guest speakers.

Benefits of The Friends Membership:

Members are invited each December to attend an 'Authors Luncheon' held at the Athenaeum, where the guest speaker presents a program and autographs books of interest for our members and their guests. Each spring a Membership Luncheon is hosted at the Athenaeum that showcases interests related to California. The Friends 'At-Homes' are another benefit of membership that provides an intimate social setting for guest authors to discuss their work and various literary topics.

Funds raised through The Friends memberships, contributions and events have made valuable programs possible for Caltech. Members have the satisfaction of knowing they provide the Caltech Libraries with instructional materials, equipment and services which enhance the learning and research at this remarkable institution. They also enjoy enlightening and stimulating events as well as a special camaraderie.