Events

Current and Upcoming

Find a Friend: Novel Ideas

November 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
America/New_York
50 Haven Ave., New York, NY 10032 Main Lounge

Connect with fellow book lovers at Find a Friend: Novel Ideas! Meet new people, explore recommendations, swap favorites, and get creative over book-inspired crafts. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for your next great read, this is a cozy opportunity to make new connections. 

What you can look forward to:

  • Meeting fellow book lovers and discovering new stories
  • Participating in a book swap! Bring a fiction or nonfiction book to exchange with others, (but please leave academic and coursebooks at home)
  • Getting creative with bookmark making, cover decorating, DIY book magnets, reading journal crafts, and more
  • Joining the ULife Reading Challenge to track your reading progress and stay connected with friends along the way
  • Participating in activities for a chance to win a Blind Date with a Book prize

Enjoy literary discussions, crafts, and leave inspired to read more.

This event is part of Find a Friend, a social connection series designed to help you build friendships through shared interests and hobbies. 

Registration is encouraged, but not required. This event is first come, first to enter, until space capacity is reached. Please bring your CUID.

What if I need accommodations? Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact Disability Services ([email protected] or 212-854-2388) at least 10 days in advance of the event.

Will my photo be taken? Photographs and video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the organizers full rights to use the resulting images and to maintain in perpetuity copies of such recording in the collections of Columbia University. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organizer.

By registering and attending this event, you agree to abide by all applicable University policies.

Contact Information

Engagement & Education, University Life