Monthly Archives: December 2012

Feline Fridays Series 8: Literary Cats in the Library!

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library! This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents: the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling (Call No.:  PZ7.R79835 Halm 2003), where Mrs. Norris is a cat belonging to Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch.

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Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

We are taking a break until after the 1st of the year, and want to wish you Happiest of Holidays and a great new year! See you then!

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First Submission in for 2013 Book Collecting Contest!

Hey – today we received the first submission for the 2013 Book Collecting Contest! Once you recover from the stress of exams and final projects, use the break to focus on something you love – your personal book collection!  Remember, … Continue reading

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Write in the Chicago Style

The library added several new electronic resources to its online portfolio last summer. Among these is The Chicago Manual of Style online. This online version of the 16th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style both the style guide itself, … Continue reading

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Feline Fridays Series 7: Literary Cats in the Library!

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library! This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents: Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books (Call No.: PZ7.W6461 Lit2). Kitty is the Ingalls family’s mouser. In The Witches by Roald Dahl, (Call No.: PZ7.D1515 Wi … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Jazz Recital – Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, 3:30 p.m.!

Join us for another Music in the Library series with a Jazz Recital! Performances by Machado Mijiga, Kelton Mock, and Paul Hirschl. Jazz Recital Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 3:30-4 p.m. Featuring: What Is This Thing Called Love? – Cole Porter … Continue reading

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Science.gov: The Power of 10 – Celebrating 10 Years of Service

What is the gas mileage of your car? How much of your state is water covered? Where can you download software that will give atomic precision to your computer’s clock? These and many other questions can and have been answered … Continue reading

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Library Fame for Gwynne Kuhner Brown, Assistant Professor of Music History and Music Theory

Gwynne Brown, Assistant Professor of Music History and Music Theory at the University of Puget Sound enjoyed library fame as guest contributor to the MARL blog at Emory University. Gwynne spent a month with them this summer delving into the … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays and Good Luck on Finals!

Happy Holidays from Collins Memorial Library!

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Story Hour in the Library Rocking Chair Room Bedazzles All

On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at Collins Memorial Library, Karen Robbins, award-winning author and Puget Sound alum, had an audience of all ages – and plenty of children!  After reading her prize book “Care for Our World”, everyone had a … Continue reading

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