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Music in the library – "Cellists" Bronwyn Hagerty & Alana Roth, Apr.27, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a recital by Cellists Bronwyn Hagerty & Alana Roth for our Music in the Library series! Friday, Apr.27, 2012 3:30- 4 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room
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Washington Library Snapshot Day Results, Wednesday, April 11!
Read the Library Snapshot Day 2012 results that took place on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – on this special and typical day in Collins Memorial Library. We were one of many Washington libraries participating in this annual event demonstrating the … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!
They say today is William Shakepeare’s birthday! Read Huffington Post’s Shakespeare article about the most famous and beloved dramatist of all time. And you can find even more intriguing information in our library resources for History and English. Check out … Continue reading
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Found in the Stacks by Julie Christoph: "Tacoma Invites You"
This is a little Chamber of Commerce booklet (Call No. F899.T2 T27) from the 1920s that I’ve used in teaching. It offers information about local attractions, as well as a stunning piece of PR called “Tacoma” by C.E. Stevens, featuring … Continue reading
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Grizz Visits Library Staff for National Library Workers Day!
Lucky were the library staff and student employees who had the thrill of Grizz’s visit during National Library Week, which also celebrates Library Workers Day! Some staff workers were appreciated with a hug from Grizz, a memorable snap shot, and … Continue reading
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Found in the Stacks by Shirley Skeel – Titus Alone from the Gormenghast Novels
Titus Alone, is one of three tales in the Gormenghast Novels, An incredible find written by English Author Mervyn Peake, 1959. Find it in our library stacks, call number PR6031E183G65! Amazon.com Review says, “Mervyn Peake’s gothic masterpiece, the Gormenghast trilogy, … Continue reading
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 is National Library Workers Day!
It’s National Library Workers Day! Today is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Stop by the Collins Library and say hello to staff whose work keeps … Continue reading
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Study Abroad Reference Services!
Studying abroad next year, or just finishing up this semester, did you know that there are many services available to you provided by Collins Library. Of course all of our online resources are available to all of our students from … Continue reading
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Celebrate Library Snapshot Day – Wednesday, April 11, 2012!
Celebrate LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY 2012 with us on Wednesday, April 11, 2012! Hundreds of libraries throughout Washington are compiling a glimpse of a day in the life of a library to show together our valuable impact on the community! On … Continue reading
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No Politics, Just Science: A New App Explains Climate Change
A new, free app for iPhones and iPads called Just Science jolts us back to reality by translating the science of climate change into layperson’s terms. The result, according to developer Nick Orenstein, is a gradual, everyday reminder of what’s happening … Continue reading
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