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by | February 23, 2009 · 5:26 pm

Harper Lee Biographer Charles Shields Spoke in Bowling Green for the “Big Read” Event

Charles ShieldsAs the final “Big Read” events surrounding To Kill a Mockingbird, renowned Harper Lee Biographer Charles Shields spoke at Barnes & Noble on the evening of February 24, 2009.

Mr. Shields is author of Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee and I Am Scout, a book about Harper Lee for younger readers. A former English teacher, Mr. Shields spent four years doing research on Harper Lee and delivers a riveting talk about the experience.

At the end of his presentation, a special raffle was held for an autographed copy of the 40th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird signed especially by Harper Lee for Bowling Green’s Big Read program. Raffle tickets at $10 a piece had been sold at Barnes & Noble ahead of Mr. Shield’s presentation.

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by | February 17, 2009 · 8:19 pm

Far Away Places Presented Dr. Doug McElroy on the Galapagos Island

Doug McElroyOn February 19, 2009, WKU Libraries’ Far Away Places Series featured Doug McElroy , a Professor of Biology at WKU, who talked about the Galapagos Island.

His articles have appeared in the Journal of Wildlife Management, the Encyclopedia of Genetics and many others. He’s taken students to E. Africa to study African Game Species. Most recently in June of 2007 he led a combined student/alumni study abroad group to the Galapagos for a course entitled “Biology in a Social Context: Galapagos and Ecuador.” In addition to examining biodiversity “hotspots” they discussed “ecotourism, bioprospecting and the property rights of indigenous peoples.”

It’s very timely presentation since this year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, who became one of the island’s most celebrated visitors when he reached there on the HMS Beagle on September 15, 1835.

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by | · 8:13 pm

Nashville singer-songwriter Jamie Fox Performed at Java City

Jamie FoxNashville singer-songwriter Jamie Fox entertained the crowd at Java City with her unique musical style.

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by | February 16, 2009 · 12:42 pm

Singer/Songwriter Lee Quick Performed in Java City

Lee QuickClassically trained musician and singer/songwriter Lee Quick performed her unique and often funny music for the crowd at Java City on Wednesday the 11th. Lee hails originally from New Orleans but after Katrina now resides in Nashville and is pursuing a Masters in Music Education.

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by | · 12:37 pm

Charlie Smith on His Recent London Expedition

Charles SmithA reception (with refreshments) and a slide show featuring Charlie Smith’s recent London expedition took place on the afternoon of February 11 in Helm 108 (InfoLab).

Dr. Charles H. Smith, Western Kentucky University Libraries’ Science Librarian and Professor of Library Public Services, had been invited to give a presentation on British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace on Nov. 22 at a conference at The Linnean Society of London — the world’s oldest active biological society.

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by | February 4, 2009 · 1:13 pm

WKU Libraries Hosted Wildlife Specialist Tom Barnes at Barnes & Noble

Tom BarnesWKU Libraries hosted noted wildlife specialist Tom Barnes Thursday, February 12 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers as part of its Kentucky Live! Series. As Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Specialist at the University of Kentucky, he is a frequent commentator on wildlife management and animal damage control.

“Barnes is a frequent author for Kentucky Gardener, Kentucky Home and Gardening Magazine, Kentucky Afield and Back Home in Kentucky,” said Brian Coutts, Department Head of Public Services at WKU Libraries. “He’s regularly seen and heard on Kentucky radio and television and has presented more than 400 educational programs on a variety of wildlife related topics.”

Wild FlowersIn 1998 his first book Gardening for the Birds was published by the University Press of Kentucky. He followed that with a stunningly beautiful Kentucky’s Last Great Places in 2002 which included observations, anecdotes, and more than 100 of his full-color photos drawn from a thirteen-year exploration of little studied areas of the state. In 2004 he published Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky. His newest book Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky authored with Deborah White and Marc Evans documents Kentucky’s signature rare plants and includes 220 gorgeous full color photographs by Barnes. Barnes signed copies of his newest book following the presentation.

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by | · 12:17 pm

Tie-Dye on Velvet Workshop by Laura McGee

In this workshop you will use Procion-H dyes to tie-dye a 14×72 silk-rayon velvet scarf. Choose brilliant or muted color combination. In any case, the effect is luxurious! You will take home your creation the same day.

Time: Saturday, April 4th, 10am –12
Location: Kentucky Library & Museum at Western Kentucky University
Workshop Fee: $35
Friends of Libraries & Museum receive a 10% discount.
To register: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/education/tiedye.html.
For more information: Call Lynne Ferguson at 745-2594 or e-mail lynne.ferguson@wku.edu or call Christy Spurlock at 745-6082 or e-mail christy.spurlock@wku.edu.

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by | February 2, 2009 · 10:25 am

Macy’s Used Book Sale Held at Depot

DepotSponsored by Macy’s, the Southern Kentucky Book Fest partners held their annual used book sale at the Depot, Bowling Green, Kentucky, from January 27 and 28 through February 1. This event was to raise fund for the Book Fest to take place in April. Used books and audio and visual tapes and discs were donated by the Bowling Green community members.

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by | January 29, 2009 · 12:39 pm

Mary Groves’ Going-Away Party

Mary's Retirement PartyOn January 29, 2009, the Dean’s Office of WKU Libraries held a party to honor Mary Groves, who is retiring at the end of this month after working as an Office Assistant in the Dean’s Office for 20 years.

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by | January 14, 2009 · 11:28 am

VSA Arts of Kentucky “Side by Side” Exhibit Opens at Kentucky Library & Museum

University Libraries celebrates the opening of VSA arts of Kentucky’s SIDE BY SIDE exhibit at the Kentucky Library & Museum Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 2 pm-4 pm. VSA arts of Kentucky’s SIDE BY SIDE program is a visual arts program for children and young adults with disabilities that provides mentoring opportunities with professional adult artists from the local community. Over 60 pieces of art will be in the exhibit featuring individual work by the students and area artists as well as pieces they have created collaboratively.

Last year, The Kentucky Library & Museum received national recognition with an Award for Outstanding Community Partner for their work with this program. According to Ginny Miller, Executive Director of VSA arts of Kentucky, the SIDE BY SIDE program provides an inclusive opportunity to enlarge the scope of the arts within local communities across the state. Student artists explore the creative process with a local professional artist in both group and individual settings.

“The Kentucky Library & Museum is pleased to be able to partner with VSA arts of Kentucky for such a worthwhile program,” said Timothy Mullin, Department Head for Special Collections at University Libraries. “We hope the community will take advantage of viewing this wonderfully unique exhibit.”

The exhibit will be open for viewing from January 18-March 31, 2009 in the Garden Gallery at the Kentucky Library & Museum located at 14th and Kentucky Street. Gallery hours will be from Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. For more information, contact Lynne Ferguson at 745-2594.

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