Author Archives: jmkyoung

Happy Holidays & Good Luck on Finals!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jmkyoung

Collins Library wishes you happy holidays and a great new year!  Good luck on Finals Week. Bundle up, stay warm, and see you in 2012!

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"Library Phantom" Leaves Paper Sculptures in Libraries

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jmkyoung

Did you hear about the “library phantom” in Edinburgh who has been leaving amazing paper sculptures made from books in libraries and museums in Scotland?  Read this article from NPR! More photos of the sculptures

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December Calendar – 25 Favorite images from Collins Memorial Library

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jmkyoung

The December Calendar – 25 of our favorite images from  the Archives and Special Collections of the Collins Memorial Library. Take a look at our December calendar put together by Jeanne Young and Jordan Apele (A senior, Computer Science major).  … Continue reading →

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T-Town Transgender Neighbors: A Portrait Exhibition Nov. 22 – Jan. 20

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jmkyoung

T-Town Transgender Neighbors: A Portrait Exhibition Tacoma Weekly Article Community members share their lives through photo art: A photography and written word exhibit that will introduce transgender members of the Tacoma community to others in the region will take place … Continue reading →

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Recycled Paper Project: Collins Library Needs Your Clean Cereal, Cracker & Cookie boxes!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jmkyoung

Help us reuse materials! Collins Library and Copy Services are running a PILOT project to reuse paper to create small notebooks for students.  We need your clean cereal, cracker, cookie and frozen pizza boxes to complete our project. Please help … Continue reading →

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"Food For Fines" November 14-27, 2011!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jmkyoung

“Food for Fines” November 14–27, 2011 In support of National Hunger Week, Collins Memorial Library and Spirituality, Service and Social Justice are co-sponsoring Food for Fines. Pay off your library fines with food instead of cash, November 14-27. Donate to … Continue reading →

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5 e-Book Collections with Over 100,000 Free e-Books!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by jmkyoung

Find free e-Books compatible with iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Nook, or smartphone! Here are 5 e-Book collections which contain over 100,000 free e-Books.

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New Collins Furniture for Spring Semester 2012!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jmkyoung

Support from the Collins Family continues today with the most recent gift of furniture from Lee Diane Collins Vest ’70, granddaughter of Everell S. Collins, a long-time supporter of the Library. Through her generosity, we are lucky to have beautiful … Continue reading →

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Music in the Library: "What She Said"/"Garden Level", Nov.11, 3:30-4 p.m.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by jmkyoung

Join us for Music in the library for a double feature of “a capella” singers! Friday, November 11, 2011 “What She Said” @ 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. “Garden Level” @ 3:45 – 4 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room

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A Conversation with Helen Hiebert: Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jmkyoung

Book artist Helen Hiebert will be presenting November 10, 2011, in Collins Library, Room 020 from 7-8 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the Puget Sound Book Artists. (Library Hours – Library located off corner of N.18th and Warner St.) … Continue reading →

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