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  • Books in Bloom Preview

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    stimmer2

    We’re just a week away from Books in Bloom 2015, when the library is filled with fresh flowers and spring is literally in the air! The event opens Friday, May 1 at 3pm and runs through the weekend during normal library hours.  Stop by to see the floral designs for the following books: The Andy Warhol…

  • Books in Bloom Preview

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    stimmer2

    Books in Bloom will be returning to the library May 1-3!  Here are some selections you’ll see if you visit the library that weekend: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and…

  • Books in Bloom Preview

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    stimmer2

    Save the date for Books in Bloom!  The annual event will again be held in the Library on May 1-3, 2015. A few of the titles featured this year include: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr  …

  • Out of Scandinavia Artist in Residence Visits

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    jay

    Swedish poet Aase Berg will be on campus from April 20th through 24th as the 2014-15 Out of Scandinavia Artist in Residence.Her English-language translator, poet Johannes Göransson, will join her. During their stays, Aase and Johannes will visit classes in the Scandinavian Studies Department as well as the Department of English. Aase’s keynote talk, “To…

  • Oscar Night has flown…..

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    jay

    like “The Birdman” !      The movies that were popular at the Oscar’s will soon be available at the library.  Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library prides itself on purchasing Oscar title winners and runner ups.  Keep your eye on the shelves!  I saw the following movies in the building that will soon be available to…

  • Visit the Archives this Saturday!

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    jgilber2

    Have you been wanting to do some research at the College and Lutheran Church Archives but can’t make it in during the week? You’re in luck! We will be open this Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10am-2pm. See you then!

  • Celebrating Black History Month

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    jgilber2

    At the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, we offer many print and online resources that document, commemorate and celebrate Black history and experiences in the United States. Ferguson Resources – In addition to organizing a range of information about the protests in Ferguson, MO, this online guide provides a sample of resources addressing African American history,…

  • What have you been reading lately?

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    jgilber2

    For most students, the question is met with a laugh and an eye roll, “Well, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my organic chemistry textbook lately.” In general, the demands of college work and life don’t leave much time for recreational reading.  In fact, we’ve even done research on this, with our own…

  • ILL over Christmas Recess

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    stimmer2

    Interlibrary loan requests submitted over Christmas Recess (December 20, 2014-January 4, 2015) may not be handled immediately. Please plan accordingly for delays. If you have specific concerns about new requests or ILL materials you already have checked out, email Sonja Timmerman. Have a restful, happy break!

  • Need a break from studying?

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    mperron

    Games and puzzles can be found near the Christmas tree on the main floor of the library.