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Adopt a book in honor of the special people in your life who love books and/or research. Wesleyan’s Adopt a Book Program supports the library’s conservation program, focusing on books with a direct connection to Wesleyan’s curriculum and those that are tied to Wesleyan’s history. The beneficiary of your gift will have a personalized bookplate … Read more
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 — 4:15 p.m. Smith Reading Room, Olin Library followed by an open house in Special Collections & Archives Please join us for the opening of Victorious Secret: Elite Olympic Champions as Dancing Bikini Girls by Angela S. Lorenz. This series of three mosaic triptychs is based on the famous mosaics on … Read more
The Friends of the Wesleyan Library would like to thank to all the people who made this year’s library book sale so successful, especially the student volunteers. We were grateful for help from Wesleyan’s men’s lacrosse team members who moved hundreds of boxes of books the day before and the day of the sale. We really … Read more
Over 3,000 books for sale on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Olin Memorial Library, 252 Church St., Middletown, CT. A great selection of academic and popular books, most priced $1 to $5, with betters books $10+. Cash and checks accepted. This is a perfect activity for Family … Read more
“Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and the American University” a Constitution Day talk by David Rabban ’71 Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – 7:00 pm Smith Reading Room, Olin Memorial Library, 252 Church Street, Middletown Free and open to the public. This talk will cover the judicial treatment of free speech and academic freedom at American universities … Read more
Friends of the Wesleyan Library Annual Meeting Lecture Write Better Together: an inside look at a new generation of social networks and websites that empower writers A talk by Molly Barton ’00 Thursday, April 24, 2014 — 6:00 pm — Develin Room (2nd floor Olin Library, Rm 204) Ms. Barton is teaching the … Read more
1863/1963 Revisited: Open House in Special Collections & Archives Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 2:00–4:00 pm Davison Rare Book Room, 1st floor east, Olin Library, 252 Church Street Take a break from the frenzy of finals! As 2013 draws to a close, drop in at the Special Collections & Archives “1863/1963 Revisited” Open House. Documents, … Read more
Friends of the Wesleyan Library Adaptation Film Series Almayer’s Folly (2011) Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • 8:00 p.m. Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown The Adaptation Film Series is a collaboration with the Center for Film Studies exploring the translation of literary text to the screen. Almayer’s Folly is … Read more
Thank you to all who donated books to the book sale, volunteered to help, and came to buy books. The sale was a big success, bringing students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community together to enjoy browsing through the thousands of books looking for new homes. The sale raised over $3,500 for library events, special projects, … Read more
Come browse over 3500+ donated and ex libris, popular and academic books for sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Olin Memorial Library. Most books are priced $1-$5, with special books $10+. You’re sure to find something to add to your collection. Cash and checks accepted. For more information, … Read more
