Harry Potter-esque Brown Bag Talk 4Thursday October 7, 12-1:30 pm, Alumni AuditoriumHosted by: Steve Wehmeyer “My Daemon can beat up your Patronus!” — Visions of the magical “Second Self” in Western fantasy literature, art, mythology, and folklore. This presentation explores the deep cultural roots of one of the most compelling concepts in recent fantasy literature […]
Continue readingA new book display is up at the front desk of the library examining the internet and how it relates to ourselves and society. Check one out today!
Mandrakes, Nightshades, and MoreWednesday, September 29, 7-9 pm, Morgan Room Speaker: Katharine Anderson Experience first-hand (minus screaming mandrakes), Harry’s Herbology class as Katharine Anderson traces the science behind the folklore of nightshades that include the botany and chemistry that account for the family’s notorious reputation. Katharine is an ethnobotanist and cultural geographer who teaches in […]
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Re-connecting to MagicWednesday, September 22, 7-9 pm Morgan Room Speaker: Ivan McBeth Ivan McBeth discovered early on in life that magic is a state we were all born into, a state of wonder and grace. He is excited to give a talk about this awesome mystery that exists, at the same time, inside us all, […]
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If you love Harry Potter or even just like Harry Potter, then come join the Children’s Club at the library’s Harry Potter’s World exhibit featuring a costume contest and a read-aloud. Prizes will be given for creativity and authenticity. Refreshments! Monday, September 20, 4-6 pm, MIC Tower Room, Presented by the Champlain College Children’s Club.
The Harry Potter’s World Exhibit will be on display in the Champlain College Library from September 6 through October 15, 2010. Stop by to see the exhibit and accompanying book displays, and check out the events listed on the exhibit website.
Miller Information Commons is open over 106 hours each week during the semester! See the library’s hours.
Summer is a great time of year to try something new! We have put a display together of books about gardening, drawing, cooking, etc… Maybe you will feel inspired to try something new this summer and pick up a book at the library to help you with your new summertime adventure. Enjoy your summer!
Andrew Burkhardt, Champlain College’s Emerging Technologies Librarian, has been named a recipient of the Lyrasis 2010 NextGen Librarian Award. This award honors three librarians new to the library profession who demonstrate an innovative and fresh approach to the profession and are leaders in our rapidly changing world. In selecting Andy, the award committee commended his […]
Continue readingMemorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is observed on the last Monday of May to remember and honor American women and men who have died while serving their country. This national holiday was first observed following the end of the Civil War. A collection of books in commemoration of the Memorial Day holiday is […]
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