Events

Snyder Book Collecting Contest (April 24)

KU Libraries’ Snyder Book Collecting Contest, celebrating 67 years of encouraging student book collections, recognizes KU undergraduate and graduate students for their collections of books and complementary pieces – such as digital items, music, and film – that share a particular subject, topic, or theme. Finalists’ collections will be displayed and winners announced at a celebratory reception at 4 p.m., April 24 on the third floor of Watson Library with keynote from best-selling author and KU Professor of Creative Writing Laura Moriarity.  Although free and open to the public, reception RSVPs are encouraged.  

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Watson Library, Third Floor West
1425 Jayhawk Boulevard | Lawrence, Kansas

• 4 p.m. – Viewing of collections and public reception
  Refreshments will be provided
• 4:30 p.m. – Awards presentation and keynote