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 has 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 hold an annual Book Fair every May, and sponsors dinners and lunches with guest speakers.

Benefits of The Friends Membership:

Members are invited to a preview-night reception of the Book Fair, where they have first choice of the books to be sold. Each December an 'Authors Dinner' is held at the Athenaeum where the speaker autographs books of interest to our members and friends. Each spring we host a Membership Luncheon at the Athenauem that also showcases speakers and writers. The Friends 'At-Homes' are another benefit of membership throughout the year. The At-Homes provide an intimate social setting in which guest authors meet with us to discuss their work and various literary topics.

Funds raised throughThe Friends membership contributions and fund-raising events have made valuable programs for Caltech a reality. 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.