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Friends of the Library


National Library Week 2023

Mission & Purpose

The mission of the Friends is to advocate for the Kaskaskia College ACE Library’s educational mission in teaching, learning, and research.

The purpose of the Friends shall be to promote an interest in the library among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public; to provide a fuller understanding of the role of the Library in education; to encourage support of the Library; and to assist Kaskaskia College ACE Library in its educational mission through activities, programs, and other means.

Contact Us

Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

Phone  |  618-545-3160

Fax  |  618-545-3179

Location  |  Main Campus

Office  |  Library, L 130

Library Hours

  • Monday: 8am – 5pm*
  • Tuesday: 8am – 5pm*
  • Wednesday: 8am – 5pm*
  • Thursday: 8am – 5pm*
  • Friday: 8am - 4pm*

Outside of the listed staff hours above, if campus is open, the ACE Library is open for studying; no staff will be present to provide assistance, but you may use the computers and space for studying.

*The Testing Center closes two hours prior to the ACE to accommodate the length of tests.

Students are able to use the kiosks within the ACE to log study table hours and other activity outside of normal hours. Please see the ACE staff for instructions. 

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