Crystal\’s book art at the Reference Desk new books display Those of you who’d like to browse through some of the newest things added to the Dick Smith Library’s collection should take a look at our new books displays. There are two on the main floor: one at the Reference Desk and one in theContinue reading “New Books Displays”
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Come Take a Look at Our New Display!
If these images intrigue you, stop by the library and see the whole thing – we\’ve got a brand-new Coca-Cola themed holiday display. It\’s located right across from the Suave Cafe, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack at the same time.
Arr, Today be National Talk Like A Pirate Day!
Display on Piracy. Ahoy, mateys. Today marks the 10th Annual National Talk Like A Pirate Day! There are several things you can do to participate in this day of fun. You can change the language of your Facebook to English (Pirate). You can also use the Tarleton Libraries Mango Languages database to learn to talk pirate. WhyContinue reading “Arr, Today be National Talk Like A Pirate Day!”
Moby Dick: Book Discussion & Library Display
Want to share ideas about Herman Melville\’s Moby Dick? Curious to hear what others think about the novel? You\’re in Luck! Tarleton’s Bibliophiles Anonymous group is getting together to discuss Moby Dick and everyone\’s invited: Thurs., August 2 4-6 p.m. Nursing Building lobby Consider joining the conversation. It should be a treat. Contact Hank JonesContinue reading “Moby Dick: Book Discussion & Library Display”
National Library Week
Did you know that this week, April 8-14th, is National Library Week? We are celebrating this week by revealing who will be on the next library READ posters. Want to join in on the fun? Come to the Library’s main lobby from 3:00-4:00PM today, April 11th, to witness the unveiling of the posters. While you’reContinue reading “National Library Week”
One last thing…
It’s funny how we as Americans often define ourselves by our work. Telling someone “I’m an accountant” or “I work with kids” will give a certain kind of message, and they will assume certain things about you. On Monday, September 19, I’ll be leaving this country to study for my Master of Arts in InformationContinue reading “One last thing…”
Remembering 9/11
If you didn\’t realize, Sunday marks a decade since the tragic events of 9/11. In honor of this event, the library has a \”Remembering 9/11\” display in the foyer. The two sided exhibit features photos, books, and other information as well as original art from Tarleton staff member Alan Magnani. Come by the library toContinue reading “Remembering 9/11”
Woman\’s History Month
March is Woman\’s History Month. The theme this year is \”Our History is our Strength\”. Take this quiz by the National Woman\’s History project and test your knowledge to see if can you \’Identify These Women of Great Vision and Achievement Whose History Is Our Strength\’ Come visit the library to see our Woman\’s HistoryContinue reading “Woman\’s History Month”
Upcoming Brown Bag Presentations
Two upcoming Brown Bag presentations in the Library Multipurpose Room will celebrate African American History Month. Tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, from 12:05 to 12:50 PM, students in English 341, Cultural Studies – African American Literature, are going to read excerpts from writings by African American authors. Their instructor, Dr. Marcy Tanter, will also read aContinue reading “Upcoming Brown Bag Presentations”
Top Ten Tuesday – 10 African American Inventors
In honor of African American History Month and inspired by The Top Ten African-American Inventors at Scholastic.com, here are 11 (in ten different books in the Dick Smith Library collection; click on the names for links) African-American inventors: Elijah McCoy (1843–1929) invented an oil-dripping cup for trains and is the source for the expression \”theContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – 10 African American Inventors”
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