Author Archives: jmkyoung

Found in the Stacks by Peggy Firman: Suite Francaise

Posted on March 22, 2012 by jmkyoung

Find this lovely book in our stacks: call number PQ2627.E4 S8513 2006. The New York Times Book Review indicates that, “Nemirovsky wrote what may be the first work of fiction about what we now call World War II.” Irene Nemirovsky … Continue reading →

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DON'T FORGET – Edible Book Festival This Week!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jmkyoung

This year’s Edible Book Festival will have super cool prizes and is also partnering with Social Justice and Pi Beta Phi with a canned food drive and promotion of programs in support of literacy. Stuck for an idea?  Visit these … Continue reading →

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Music in the Library: Harp – Friday, March 23, 3-3:30 p.m.!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jmkyoung

Join us for Harp music by Lauren Eklund! Friday, March 23, 2012 3-3:30 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room

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Author Brian Doyle Reading & Book Signing, Wednesday, March 21, 6:30-8 p.m.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jmkyoung

Brian Doyle, Author Reading & Book Signing Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Collins Library, Room 020 Brian Doyle edits Portland Magazine at the University of Portland, in Oregon – “the best spiritual magazine in the country,” according to author … Continue reading →

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"Circus Libris" Artist Books by Jessica Spring – Opening Reception March 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jmkyoung

Exhibit open: March 29–May 14 Opening Reception: March 29, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Artist Talk: April 25, 7–8:30 p.m., Library Room 020 Using an array of old-fangled technologies from papermaking to letterpress printing, Jessica Spring, the proprietor of Springtide Press tames words … Continue reading →

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Found in the Stacks by Rebecca Kuglitsch: Christian Health Science…"

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jmkyoung

This is a slim little book (Christian Health Science [Flynn Vital Center System of Health Culture] vs. Christian Science“, Call no. RA776 .F65) by W. Earl Flynn, copyright 1907, which was written to instruct the reader on living a long … Continue reading →

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Stereogranimator Site: Turning Historic Stereographs into Animated Images

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jmkyoung

Our new Stereogranimator site (which was created by NYPL Labs and allows you to turn historic stereographs from the Library’s collections into animated GIFs or 3-D images) has gotten tons and tons of attention (as well as tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Are You a Procrastinator? Don’t worry – Join the Long Night Against Procrastination

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jmkyoung

In solidarity with writing centers in Germany, Puget Sound’s Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching (CWLT) will be one of two universities from the US participating in the Long Night Against Procrastination, on March 1. The Long Night event is … Continue reading →

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Oscar Winning Film on Books: Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jmkyoung

The Animated Film Inspired by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Watch the oscar … Continue reading →

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Found in the Stacks by Jeanne Young: "Where the Wild Things Were…"

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jmkyoung

Did you know that a lack of danger is hazardous to the world? It’s true, according to this intriguing and informative book found in the stacks called Where the Wild Things Were: Life, Death, and Ecological Wreckage in a Land … Continue reading →

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