Collins Memorial Library Hosts Author Erica Bauermeister as Part of Pierce County Reads

Essential-Ingredients-cover Ms. Bauermeister has her PhD  from the University Washington and is the author of 500 Great Books by Women:  A Reader’s Guide and Let’s Hear it for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14 and has also taught writing and English at the University of Washington.   The School of Essential Ingredients is her first work of fiction and it has already been published in 19 countries.   She describes the book:   “It’s about food and people and the relationships between them – about taking those “unimportant” bits of life and making them beautiful..”   The book has received an abundance of critical acclaim – Publisher’s Weekly described it as a remarkable debut.  We are so fortunate to have this talented local writer with us on Thursday evening from 7 to 8 in room 020 Collins Memorial Library.  Light refreshments will be served.

Please bring a non perishable food item to the event.

Learn more about Erica at: http://www.ericabauermeister.com/index.html

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Recommended Read: "Wench"!

Professor Dolen M Perkins-Valdez has a new book:  Wench.  Read more about this publication in the Puget Sound news page and listen to her interview on NPR.

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January 2010 Collins Library Events!

Start the new year with a bang! In January 2010, Collins library will host two exciting and educational events:

1.) Opening exhibit & reception: “Cover to Cover: The Art of Shereen LaPlantz”, Jan. 21, 2010, 4:30-6pm, Library Link.

2.) Food Book Author Visit:  Erica Bauermeister: Author of “The School of Essential Ingredients”, book author visit, Jan. 28, 2010, 6:30-9pm, Lib. Room 020.

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Enhancements at Collins Library

The new Simon library catalog has a new look & added features!  Highlights include an improved interface with enhanced graphics, easier navigation, an expanded set of new and featured lists, library material location maps, a “Send via text message” feature, and more…

A new Digital Sign in the Learning Commons.

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Collins Unbound Tells All

Collins Unbound – the blog bringing you the latest on library news, libraries, books, readings and more! We invite you to submit your comments, thoughts, and ideas.

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