Archive for September, 2006

WKU Librarian Is the Kentucky Academic Librarian of the Year!

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Rosemary Meszaros has been selected the Kentucky Academic Librarian of the YearRosemary Meszaros, Coordinator of WKU Libraries’ Government Document and Law unit, has been selected by the Kentucky Library Association (KLA) the Academic Librarian of the Year! At a luncheon in Louisville on September 28, 2006, several WKU Librarians who attended KLA’s annual conference were there to congratulate Rosemary and share the joy with her.

A photo album of the event is available at this site.

“Quilt Show and Tell”

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

QuiltSaturday, September 30 at the Kentucky Building, 10:00-1:00

(participant registration 9:00 a.m.)

…a chance to share your piece of history with others

Kentucky Live! Presented “When Secrets Die.”

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Lynn HightowerAward-winning author Lynn Hightower gave a presentation Thursday, September 14th 7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Bowling Green, KY.

The event was one of a series of the Libraries’ Kentucky Live! program sponsored by Friends of the Library and Museum.

Photos and Podcast of the events are available.

Faraway Places Lecture on Chinese Folktales

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

book coverOn the evening of Thursday, September 21, Haiwang Yuan, author of The Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese, gave a presentation at Barnes & Noble on the topic of “Tales from the Han Chinese and What They Tell Us.” He also signed his books the audience purchased. Over seventy people from the community and WKU attended the lecture. Many of them were WKU students.

View an album of selected photos of the event. The podcast of the event is available.

Constitution Week@the Library

Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Join University
Libraries as we celebrate Constitution Week.
“Not in My Library! First Amendment Issues”
Helm Library, Room 100
This exhibit will run through September 29.

Cripple Lilies Come to Java City This Noon

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Cripple LiliesIndie Folk Band Chad Bishop and the Cripple Lilies performed outside Java City and Helm Library. You may visit their web site at www.thecripplelilies.com.

Quilt Show and Tell

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

On September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. share a story or two about your favorite quilt or quilter and display up to two quilts at the Kentucky Library and Museum. This event is part of the activities offered in conjunction with the Nature’s Bounty: Quilts and More. Information about the Quilt Show and Tell.

Fall Break Art Camp October 9-13

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Enroll your child, grandchild, or niece or nephew in the KYLM Fall Break Arts Day Camp. The camp is designed for children in grades 1-6. The cost for camp is $100 per week, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 12:00. Library and Museum Associates receive a 15% discount.

More information.

WKU Writing Center Hours in Helm Library

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

The Writing Center’s tutors (English Department graduate students) work with students individually on their writing. Helm Library (Reference Room) is still one of the center’s locations. Its hours are Wednesdays 2:00-8:00. Other locations and hours are:

Cherry Hall 123 Monday – Thursday 10:00-2:00 and Friday 10:00-1:00

The Learning Center (DUC Annex A330) Monday-Wednesday 12:00-4:00 and Thursday & Sunday 4:00-8:00.

Sarah Peacock to Perform at Java City

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

Sarah PeacockWKU Libraries welcomed back singer/songwriter Sarah Peacock to perform in Java City on Friday, September 8.

Here’s an album of selected photos of the event.