Endowing a Love of Reading
Have you read a good book lately? You might not think busy students and faculty entertain that question on a regular basis. However, the collection of contemporary fiction and nonfiction endowed by Robert and Virgina McCollister (pictured above) has enjoyed exceptionally high use. In fact, more than 65% of the books are checked out 8 to 12 times, far greater circulation statistics than the general collection.
Charlie Bethel Returns in Gilgamesh
The deeply flawed king and his wild-man sidekick take on elemental forces and gods in this solo performance by acclaimed actor and writer Charlie Bethel (pictured at left) on Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in 120 Elmer L. Andersen Library. A few tickets remain ($10 for general public; $5 for members of the Friends of the Libraries), so reserve yours now at stangret@umn.edu or 612-624-9339.
Did you know . . . ?
Imagine a container that’s two football fields long and 2 stories tall. Now imagine what it looks like filled with 1.4 million books and a whopping 93,000 cubic feet of archival material. Can’t imagine it? Then come see for yourself! Cavern tours are held after each First Friday event—join us!
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Upcoming Events
First Fridays: Call it Character—A Selection of Stars from Archives and Special Collections
December 2, 2011
Collecting Sherlockiana
Noon in 120 Elmer L. Andersen Library. Free and open to the public. Details »
Darby Nelson, author of For Love of Lakes
December 6, 2011
6:00 p.m.
St. Paul Student Center
Space is limited; RSVP to reserve your spot.
Robert Bly to read poetry of friend and Nobel Laureate Tomas Transtromer
December 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church,
1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis
Free and open to the public. Details »
See our events listing for more information about these and other events.
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