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Endowing a Love of Reading

Robert and Virginia McCollisterHave 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

Charlie BethelThe 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 . . . ?

Andersen Library cavernImagine 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!


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.

Now Showing: Current Exhibits at the Libraries

The Old Wooden Synagogues of Lithuania
Through Friday, December 30, 2011
Architecture & Landscape Architecture Library

Winter Holidays in Children's Literature
Through Friday, January 27, 2012
Andersen Library Main Gallery

The Word Made Flesh
Through Friday, February 24, 2012
T.R. Anderson Gallery

Exhibit hours and locations »

See all current and upcoming exhibits »

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