July 3, 2007

Contact: Nancy Huntley, 217/753-4921

SPRINGFIELD – The annual Trivia Night contest sponsored by Friends of Brookens Library at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the Friends of Lincoln Public Library of Springfield will be Saturday, July 14, in the Public Affairs Center cafeteria at UIS. The doors will open and team registration will begin at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7 p.m.

Questions may be related to Shakespeare, geography, science, and history. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. The event will also feature a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, and door prizes. Snacks will be available and there will be a cash bar. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support the activities of Brookens Library and Lincoln Public Library of Springfield.

Teams are limited to a maximum of 12 players; the entry fee is $10 per person.

To pre-register or for more information, contact Nancy Huntley at the Lincoln Public Library, 753-4921.

The University of Illinois at Springfield, one of three U of I campuses, is a small, public liberal arts university that offers 42 degree programs: 21 bachelor's, 20 master's, and the Doctorate of Public Administration. UIS has a special mission in public affairs and service and is known for extraordinary internships, a wireless campus, extensive online offerings, and a commitment to teaching.