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Featured Student Work – Bridget Myers 2020
Each year the Collins Memorial Library sponsors an award for a graduating Art major. The monetary award is $250 and the honor of displaying their art work in a prominent spot in the library for a term of one year. … Continue reading
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Featured Student Work – Lyndsey Nichols 2009
Lyndsey Nichols (Photo on left) is the current recipient of the annual Library Art Award for her work “Nestlings,” which will be on display in the library for one year. A Washington native, Lyndsey grew up in Olympia. She became … Continue reading
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Featured Student Work – Willa Bartholomay 2022
For over a decade, the Collins Memorial Library has sponsored an award for an outstanding graduating Art major. Each year a Library panel convenes to preview the senior show and after much discussion selects the winning artwork. The artist is … Continue reading
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Willa Bartholomay, 2022 Library Senior Art Award Winner
For over a decade, the Collins Memorial Library has sponsored an award for an outstanding graduating Art major. Each year a Library panel convenes to preview the senior show and after much discussion selects the winning artwork. The artist is … Continue reading
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The Wonderful World of Pop-Up Books: The Stanley W. Hess Collection
Collins Library is delighted to announce the gift of 150 pop-up books from retired art librarian, Stanley W. Hess. Hess currently lives in Bremerton and is the curator of the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, a division formerly of Evergreen Children’s … Continue reading
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Peggy Firman, Associate Director for Resource Management Services for the Collins Memorial Library Retires
Peggy Firman, Associate Director for Resource Management Services for the Collins Memorial Library, is retiring after a career that has spanned over three decades. I recently had the chance to sit down and talk to her about her work and … Continue reading
‘Discover Collins Library!’ activity
All students, new and returning, are invited to stop by Collins Library before September 10th to participate in our new ‘Discover Collins Library!’ activity. This guided exploration of the library showcases the many helpful resources, friendly staff, and comfy spaces … Continue reading
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Collins Library endorses the Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism in American History
Collins Library endorses the American Historical Association, the American Association of University Professors, the Association of American Colleges & Universities, and PEN America’s Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism in American History. The statement is a repudiation of … Continue reading
Puget Sound Book Artists Returns to Collins Library
2020 was the 10th anniversary of the Puget Sound Book Artists. This grass roots organization started with just a few members and a big dream. It has evolved into an organization of over 100 members with a robust program of … Continue reading
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Welcome back! Collins Library extends a warm welcome to new and returning students!
Come to the library to participate in Discover Collins Library, a fun activity designed to introduce or re-introduce you to some of our services and resources. You’ll earn small prizes along the way and can enter drawings for a large … Continue reading
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