National Library Week Celebrated with Poetry at TAMIU

In honor of National Library Week, Texas A&M International University's Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library faculty and staff are hosting their annual poetry reading Thursday, April 18, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Library Great Room.

Anyone who would like to read original works of poetry or even a favorite poem by someone else is welcome.

Rodney Webb, director, said he hoped the community would participate and attend the event.

"We welcome anyone who is interested in poetry. We hope to have a diverse selection of audience members and participants, from the University and throughout the Laredo community," said Webb.

Please call Anna Garza at 326.2124 before April 16 to schedule reading times. For more information about National Library Week, or the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, please contact the library at 326.2400, visit offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, room 216 or email rwebb@tamiu.edu. Killam Library hours are Monday -Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m, and Sunday 12 p.m.. to 8 p.m. The library's website is http://library.tamiu.edu.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu