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“Scrolls, Language of Lace, Stitched Text, Sculptural Pages–A New Definition of the Book” by Diana Weymar, Dec. 5th, Collins Library, 5pm

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

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Music in the Library: Harpists on Friday, December 2nd, 3pm

Please join us! Harpists by Puget Sound Students Christina Sumprer, Frances Welsh and Rosalie Boyle Friday, December 2nd 3-3:20 p.m. West Reading Room, Collins Library For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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Dead Feminists! A presentation/celebration of the work of Jessica Spring and Chandler O’Leary, Tuesday, Nov. 8th

Join us for this opportunity to learn about the project and the newly released book by Jessica and Chandler. Tuesday, November 8 4:00– 5:00 pm Collins Library Sponsored by Collins Library & The Yellow House!

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Rocking Chair Room Story Hour, Saturday, Nov 12th, 2016, 10am, Pacific NW Room

Saturday, November 12th 10:00am—11:00am Pacific NW Room This week’s Family Story Hour theme is giving Thanks and learning about Turkeys!  Everyone will have the chance to make a turkey, set a Thanksgiving table and read some wonderful books about the … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Bassoon Quartet, Friday, November 4th, 3pm

Please join us! A Bassoon Quartet by Puget Sound Students Aric MacDavid, Ethan Markowitz, Nicholas Navin, and Kelsey Tryon. Friday, November 4th 3-3:20 p.m. Reading Room, Collins Library For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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“Celebrating Dead Feminists,” by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring

Join these two celebrated local artists as they launch the publication of their new book highlighting the Dead Feminists Series published by Sasquatch Books.  Their collaborative series features quotes by historical feminists, tied to current political and social issues. Each … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Amanda Clark, “Words in Dust and Literary Fireworks: Contemporary Chinese Book Arts.” October 24, 3pm, Collins Library

Amanda Clark, art historian and scholar will showcase her research on this unique art form. She will cover several works of Chinese book art, broadly defined, including Xu Bing’s Where does the dust itself collect?, Wang Qingsong’s Crazy readers, and … Continue reading

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