The Western Libraries at Western Washington University is playing host to an exhibit of original art by 72 illustrators from 30 countries titled “An Imaginary Library: Children’s Books That Do Not (Yet) Exist.”

The participating artists were invited by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany, to create an original book cover for a book that does not yet exist but which someday the artist would love to create. Each book cover is accompanied by a short text that expresses the artist's idea.

Paul Piper (Library) recently had his poem "Comfort Macaroni and Cheese" published in the journal "Alimentum: The Literature of Food," Issue 9, Winter 2010.

Michael Lorenzen, a candidate for the position of Library Assistant Dean of Public Services, will present "Academic Library Public Services in 2014 and How to Get There" from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Library Presentation Room on campus.

Lorenzen is the head of Reference Services at Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

The Western Libraries plans to hold a scavenger hunt and open house from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Wilson Library. Attendees can enter to win an iPod Touch and enjoy treats, prizes and demonstrations.

The event is sponsored by the Western Libraries and the Student Technology Center.

Did you know that Wilson Library is now open until midnight, just like the Haggard Hall side of the library? Also, did you know that there's a new collection of popular reading materials and new-release videos in the daylight lounge on the second floor of Wilson?

Read about this news and much more in the latest edition of "Connected: News from the Western Libraries."

Paul Piper (Library) had two poems published recently. "Dog Learns the Word Retirement" was published in "Crab Creek Review," Vol. 22, No. 2, summer 2009, and "Nothing Happens" was published in "r.kv.r.y. quarterly literary journal" in spring 2009.

Paul Piper (Library) had his poem "Art in America" published in "Off the Coast," Vol XV, No. 2 (Summer 2009).

Paul Piper (Library) had his poem "Camp French Toast" published in "Raven Chronicles," Vol. 14, No. 2 (2009). He also had his poem "Triangular Sail" published in "The Unrorean," Vol. 9, No. 1 (Summer/Fall 2009).