The MIT Libraries welcome MIT families to campus during Family Weekend 2011! We invite you to join us for these special library-sponsored events:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
- 10:00-10:45 a.m.: Lewis Music Library Open House
14E-109, Lewis Music Library
Visit the Lewis Music Library and find out why this is such a popular place on campus. Renovated in 1996, this library features striking architecture and an impressive collection of music: 37,000 scores, 16,00 books, and 24,000 recording including classical, world, jazz, popular, folk, electronic, and film music.
3:00-4:15 p.m.: MIT 150: Inventional Wisdom in Video
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Relax and enjoy some popcorn while viewing a collection of short videos celebrating and capturing MIT’s sesquicentennial. The program will feature a documentary short on the evolving student experience at MIT, and a selection of MIT150 events including 300 student musicians performing at the Next Century Convocation. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by MIT Libraries/Academic Media Production Services
While you’re here please stop by any library location and say hello. Visit the original library reading room under the Dome in Barker Library, take in views of the river from Hayden Library, or learn about MIT history in the ‘Technology’ through Time exhibit in the Maihaugen Gallery. We hope you enjoy your visit!
