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Logger Day Challenge Event in the Makerspace, March 10, 4–5pm

Be a Maker! The perfect way to end the Logger Day Challenge – pop into the Makerspace and learn about the new equipment and resources. Make a button to show Logger Pride, see our laser cutter in action, make a … Continue reading

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Black History Month featuring Dr. Rob Gore

During the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, Collins Library will be featuring posts on some of the men celebrated in the traveling exhibition “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” currently on display at the Washington State … Continue reading

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Thrillers abound in the Popular Reading Collection!

    In a masterful work of suspense brimming with lies, seduction and intrigue, this fast-paced novel is a twisty psychological thriller about status and revenge in Savannah, Georgia. Thrillers abound in the Popular Reading Collection!

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Black History Month featuring Bayard Rustin

During the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, Collins Library will be featuring posts on some of the men celebrated in the traveling exhibition “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” currently on display at the Washington State … Continue reading

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Craving some solid scholarship? Check out the Popular Reading Collection!

    “Acclaimed historian Gretchen Sorin reveals how the car – the ultimate symbol of independence and possibility – has always held particular importance for African Americans, allowing black families to evade the many dangers presented by an entrenched racist … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: One Tree, by Gretchen C. Daily and Charles J. Katz

The artists’ book One Tree, by environmental scientist Gretchen C. Daily and photographer Charles J. Katz, describes how one relict tree, the Ceiba pentandra, located in the village of Sabalito, Costa Rica, carries physical and spiritual importance far out into … Continue reading

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Black History Month featuring Kendrick Lamar

During the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, Collins Library will be featuring posts on some of the men celebrated in the traveling exhibition “Men of Change:  Power. Triumph. Truth.” currently on display at the Washington State … Continue reading

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day week with a book from the Popular Reading Collection!

    This book has appeared on several “best of 2019” book lists. Author Mariko Tamaki and illustrator Rosemary Valero-O’Connell bring to life a sweet and spirited tale of young love in “Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,” a … Continue reading

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Black History Month featuring Storyteller August Wilson and Portrait Artist Radcliffe Bailey

During the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, Collins Library will be featuring posts on some of the men celebrated in the traveling exhibition “Men of Change:  Power. Triumph. Truth.” currently on display at the Washington State … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month, Open House, February 26th, 3-5pm, Archives & Special Collections

In honor of Black History Month, this exhibit highlights artists’ books that focus on the African American experience. Artists’ books combine powerful narratives with visual insights, which engage the viewer and reader in new ways of seeing. All of the … Continue reading

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