Category Archives: Events

Exhibit runs October 20, 2016 – May 14, 2017. Chandler O’Leary:  Farm to Table Opening Reception: October 20, 2016, 5-6:30pm Collins Library This exhibit will feature a series of illustrations, lettering, patterning and paper installations that highlight organic farming and … Continue reading →

Please join us as Bill and Vicky provide the chance to see, read and touch dozens of exemplary books from the current Vamp and Tramp roadshow. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Collins Library, 2nd floor Angle room 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that this Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 – 11:00 am in the Pacific Northwest Room is the first session of our Rocking Chair Reading Room series. Please welcome Karen Robbins, local author and artist (and Puget Sound … Continue reading →

Creating Futures through Magical Devices and Library Caravans: Participatory Design with Syrian Youth at Za’atari Refugee Camp Karen E. Fisher, professor, Information School, UW October 10, 2016 3–4:30 p.m. (Q&A session at 4 p.m.) Collins Memorial Library, Room 020 This … Continue reading →

Collins Memorial Library is hosting a discussion of Open Education Resources with Nicole Allen, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) Director of Open Education. Ms. Allen is an internationally recognized expert and leading voice in the movement for open … Continue reading →

A conversation with local author and illustrator, Karen Robbins General curiosity? What about marketing? Working with an illustrator? Publishing? Saturday, October 8 12:00pm to 1:00pm Collins Memorial Library Room 020  

Family Story Hour Saturday, October 8th 10:00am—11:00am Pacific NW Room Come create your own original art! Local author and Puget Sound graduate, Karen Robbins will be reading from her children books Care for Our World and Shoe Print Art. *Children … Continue reading →

Linda will discuss the art of Washi as well as showcase examples of paper.  This is very much a hands on session and paper will be available for purchase.  5:30 to 7:00, Library Room 020. Washi Arts sole focus is … Continue reading →

SEPTEMBER Friday, September 16: Susan Lowdermilk, Book Artist. Susan is a Professor at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon where she has been teaching courses in printmaking, artist books and graphic design for two decades. As a book artist and … Continue reading →

Susan is a Professor at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon where she has been teaching courses in printmaking, artist books and graphic design for two decades. As a book artist and printmaker, Susan works in traditional processes such as … Continue reading →