Author Archives: jmkyoung

Reassembling William Morris’ Library: Two scholars are digitally recreating the book collection of the Kelmscott Press founder

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jmkyoung

Even for Victorian dreamer, designer, artist, poet, publisher, and writer William Morris (1834-1896), the thought of his personal library being accessible around the world would have been a stretch. Luckily Sylvia Holton Peterson and William Peterson, both retired professors and … Continue reading →

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Presentation by Visual Artist Kate Kern, April 15, 2015, Collins Library, Room 020, 7-8 p.m.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jmkyoung

Collins Library and the Puget Sound Book Artists are pleased to announce a presentation by Kate Kern on, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Collins Library, Room 020, 7-8 p.m. Kate Kern is a visual artist who makes drawings, artists’ books, and … Continue reading →

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“Food for Fines” – March 23rd to April 5th!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by jmkyoung

March 23rd– April 5th This spring, Collins Memorial Library and the Center for Intercultural and Civic Engagement (CICE) are co-sponsoring Food for Fines. Pay off your library fines with food instead of cash, March 23rd to April 5th. Donate to … Continue reading →

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“Saving Grace” By Jane Green

Posted on March 18, 2015 by jmkyoung

Powerful and riveting, Jane Green’s Saving Grace will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Grace on her harrowing journey to rock bottom and back. This book has been described as “A Scarlet Letter for the twenty-first … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Aviary Interesting Read

Posted on March 12, 2015 by jmkyoung

Do you ever wonder who it is that’s keeping you up at night, chirping to their little heart’s content outside your window? Could it be a pinewood finch? How about a barn swallow? Well, birds come in all shapes, sizes, … Continue reading →

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“The Last Good Paradise” – A Novel By Tatjana Soli

Posted on March 11, 2015 by jmkyoung

From Tatjana Soli, the bestselling author of The Lotus Eaters and The Forgetting Tree, comes a black comedy set on an island resort, where guests attempting to flee their troubles realize they can’t escape who they are. If you’re looking for somewhere to … Continue reading →

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British Library digitises 4m photos from endangered archives

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jmkyoung

A pioneering initiative from the British Library has seen over four million images from endangered archives all over the world digitised and put online. The Endangered Archives Programme has been running since 2004 and has funded 246 projects in 78 … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: A Thoughtful Man

Posted on March 5, 2015 by jmkyoung

When Leonardo da Vinci is brought up, many think of his art: the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper just to name a few. However, I have discovered that da Vinci was more than just a man of art but also … Continue reading →

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Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle that Set Them Free

Posted on March 4, 2015 by jmkyoung

Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle that Set Them Free By Hector Tobar Deep Down Dark brings to haunting, tactile life the experience of being imprisoned inside a mountain … Continue reading →