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Velma Bolyard is a fiber, paper and book artist working with mostly locally gathered materials for textile, paper, and book making. She recently retired from 25 years of teaching special education in alternative public school settings. Her passion is to … Continue reading →

EXHIBITS: We are pleased to host the following exhibit in the Collins Link: Maremade:  August 17 – January 19, 2018. Full list of library exhibits (past, present and future) SEPTEMBER Tuesday, September 5:  Behind the Archives Door: A Conversation with … Continue reading →

May 17th, 11:00am – 12:00pm Collins Library, 2nd Floor Archives, University of Puget Sound Toast to Laura, 11:30am After years of supporting the Book Arts community with the wonderful 23 Sandy Gallery Exhibits and events, as well as supporting and … Continue reading →

Join us for an informal presentation by Library Director Jane Carlin and student Carlisle Huntington ’20 about this new collection, donated by Tacoma resident Sylvia Schar. This collection of bookmarks, paper dolls, and greeting cards includes items dating back to … Continue reading →

Do you love research? Love to read and develop programs? Intrigued by Archives and Special Collections? Love to read printed texts and eBooks? Can’t wait to see what the next new technology has to offer? Want to help people? Yes? … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 University of Puget Sound Presentation in Library room 020. 5:30 – 6:00:  Coffee and Conversation 6:00 – 7:00: Presentation How does one sustain a lifetime of studio practice? Jean will talk about where she gets ideas … Continue reading →

  *Check back later this summer for exciting fall 2017 programs! FEBRUARY Saturday, February 25:  Celebrate African American Storytelling in the Rocking Chair Room with Kimi Irene Ginn. Kimi Irene Ginn will join the Rocking Chair Reading Room to share … Continue reading →

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 11am-12:30pm Collins Memorial Library, Second floor, Archives Lecture Space Pop-up books captivate and excite the child in all of us. They come to life as three-dimensional works of art hidden inside the pages of a book. … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 3 10:00—11:00am Collins Memorial Library Pacific Northwest Room Winter Wonderland! Grab a blanket and snuggle up! Come read with Karen Warfield, Pi Beta Phi Sorority and get ready for the season with winter themed books! *Guest appearance by … Continue reading →

The Collins Library, Puget Sound Book Artists Association, with support from the Chism Fund will host a presentation by Diana Weymar, visiting artist, to discuss her unique fabric and stitched books. December 5th, 2016 5:00-6:00pm Collins Memorial Library, Room 020 University … Continue reading →