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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Collins Library Hosts Preservation Basics Workshop, April 23, 2013, 4 p.m.
In support of the American Library Association’s Preservation Week, April 21-27, 2013, the Collins Memorial Library will host a Preservation Basics Workshop this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the McCormick room. Our speakers, Jean Fisher (Tacoma Public Library), Katie Henningsen … Continue reading
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April is National Poetry Month: “Ozymandias”
Ozymandias By Horace Smith, submitted by Elizabeth Knight IN Egypt’s sandy silence, all alone, Stands a gigantic Leg, which far off throws The only shadow that the Desart knows:– “I am great OZYMANDIAS,” saith the stone, “The King of Kings; … Continue reading
Resources to Know About!
Films on Demand is a great resource for finding media. Within that database, Disappearing World is a 35 part series of documentaries recording “disappearing” or forgotten peoples, communities, and customs. Created between 1970 and 1991 by Granada Television International, these … Continue reading
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April is National Poetry Month: “Come, Sleep! O Sleep”
Come, Sleep! O Sleep is yet another big favorite, submitted by Elizabeth Knight. Come, Sleep! O Sleep Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Come, Sleep! O Sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor … Continue reading
The Digital Public Library of America – Pretty Cool Reading!
Read about the Digital Public Library of America!
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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Gaby Gutierrez
Gaby Gutierrez is currently a junior majoring in Comparative Politics and Theatre Arts and minoring in Environmental Policy and Decision Making. Campus involvement includes Greek Life and being President of Student Initiative Theatre. To escape her demanding schedule, Gaby enjoys … Continue reading
First US Printed Book Up for Auction!
The first book printed in America is expected to fetch up to $30m (£20m) when it goes under the hammer in New York later this year. Read more.
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From the Archives: Fifth Grade Frenzy!
On April 16th, the University of Puget Sound Archives & Special Collections welcomed 20 fifth graders from McCarver Elementary School. The students visited the University of Puget Sound to learn about college. Visiting Collins Memorial Library was an option for … Continue reading
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National SnapShot Day was April 10, 2013!
Last Wednesday, April 10, we celebrated LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY 2013! Patrons got a chance to participate in action-shot photos, and comment on what they like best about the library! It was also National Library Workers Day, a day for library … Continue reading
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Recommended Reading: “The Help”
I recommend The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It’s one of my favorite books about three women determined to start a movement. It’s got humor, hope, and tells us we can cross the line for a better tomorrow no matter how … Continue reading
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