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“Election Coverage” a pop-up exhibit from the Archives & Special Collections

“Election Coverage” a pop-up exhibit from the Archives & Special Collections will be on the first floor of the Library. Tuesday, Nov. 1               1-2 pm Thursday, Nov. 3              4-5 pm Monday, Nov. 7                2:30-3:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 8               1-2 pm … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Sugar Donuts

It’s October 2016. The leaves have changed color and the temperature has dropped. Fire places have been lit and blankets have been bought. October is the month of Homecoming and Halloween; the month of pumpkins and hot cider. But what … Continue reading

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National cat day is October 29

Fame isn’t just for people!  Cats have been known to hold their own special roles too. Check out some of these famous felines.

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Music in the Library: Solo Viola on Friday, October 28th, 2:30 p.m.

Please join us! Solo Viola Performance by Forrest Walker Friday, October 28th 2:30-3 p.m. Reading Room, Collins Library For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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Puget Sound Students Share Research on Tacoma History

In Spring 2016, students in Professor Alison Tracy Hale’s Honors 401 class at the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA) created the “Now, Mr. Lincoln?” site based on their work with material from the university’s archives. Working with Archivist and … Continue reading

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Rocking Chair Room Story Hour, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, 10am, Pacific NW Room

Family Story Hour Saturday, October 29 10:00am—11:00am Pacific NW Room Reading and crafts with Lindsey Hunt, Puget Sound student

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If you had to die tomorrow, would you be satisfied with the life you’ve lived?

Walter Mosley invites his readers to join him in uncovering the mysterious ways the mind works through memory and witness. Mosely, recipient of an O. Henry Award, a Grammy, and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, is one of America’s most … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Halloween Hijinks

Sometimes even the Faculty needs a bit of fun. In this photo some staff members from the 1926 faculty basketball team decided to dress up and take this treasure of a photo. As it is October and we are all … Continue reading

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Rocking Chair Room Story Hour, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, 10am, Pacific NW Room

Family Story Hour Saturday, October 22 10:00am—11:00am Pacific NW Room Fall Fun! Come join Puget Sound student, Chase Hutchinson, in celebrating the changing season with fall themed reading and crafts! *Children are encouraged to bring their stuffed animals from home!

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A Bounty at Collins Memorial Library

“Salish Bounty: Native American Foods of Puget Sound,” reads a sign in the open space to the right of the circulation desk in Collin’s Memorial Library. In the glass display cases in the center of the room are carefully pressed … Continue reading

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