​​​​​​​​​​​A Friend of the Libraries is a friend of CMU.

The CMU Friends of the Libraries is a membership organization that supports, through contributions and engaged members, the programs of the University Library, the Clarke Historical Library, and Global Campus Library Services.

Become a Friend of the Libraries by honoring someone with a book. Learn more!​

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We appreciate the support of all of our donors at any amount; however, a minimum one-time annual donation of $75.00 is requested to become a Friend of the Libraries.  Join no​w!

Contributions to the Friends of the Libraries aid the Libraries generally, and help support and nourish the academic programs of Central Michigan University. 

Membership in the Friends assists with:

• the purchase of unique collections and items that otherwise could not be obtained, which supplements and strengthens existing collections

• support for the library services that will add greater depth to the CMU academic experience

• the developments of special library cultural programming such as guest speakers, discussion forums, exhibits, and films

Benefits of Friends Membership:

• invitations to library-sponsored, general events;

• invitations to special Friends events, such as the annual luncheon, receptions, and presentations;

• behind-the-scene library tours;

• the satisfaction of supporting the services and collections of CMU Libraries.

We appreciate the support of all of our donors at any amount; however, a minimum one-time annual donation of $75.00 is requested to become a Friend of the Libraries.

Past Friends of the Libraries Luncheon Dates and Presenters:

	​​​ 5/17/2014 Charles C. Mann 6/8/2013 Paula McLain ​ 5/19/2012 Robert Knapp 5/14/2011 Don Gonyea 5/22/2010 Dava Sobel 6/6/2009 Maria Arana 6/14/2008 Francis Blouin 6/16/2007 Jeffrey Brown 5/13/2006 David Broder 6/19/2005 Nicholas Basbanes 4/3/2004 Matthew Battles 4/12/2003 Andrew Isenberg ​