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Upcoming Events
Concept to (Political) Action: Pop-Up Artists’ Books
Artist’s Talk by Shawn Sheehy
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
12:00–1:30 p.m.
126 Memorial Library
728 State Street
Noted Chicago artist Shawn Sheehy uses paper engineering to produce engaging sculptural books exploring environmental politics. In his books images of plants, animals, and even landscapes literally move. He made his first pop-up book as a design student at Madison Area Technical College. Sheehy’s lecture will include many images from his books and the stories that inspire him.
In partnership with the Libraries’ Department of Special Collections, the Silver Buckle Press, and the Kohler Art Library
This event is offered in conjuction with "Text Support: A Library Exhibit about Paper"
For more information about the Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries, contact:
Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries
330H Memorial Library
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-2505
or
e-mail the Friends
Current Special Collections Exhibit:
Text Support: A Library Exhibit About Paper
April 15 through June 2013
Department of Special Collections & Silver Buckle Press
Memorial Library, 728 State Street
Kohler Art Library, Elvehjem Building, 800 University Avenue
This spring, UW-Madison Libraries will present a multi-library exhibit and series of programs on the subject of paper. The exhibit Text Support will illustrate the history, production and use of paper. The exhibit title acknowledges the inseparable and essential role paper has played in the history of printing. As we discuss the future of the book in a digital age, a reconsideration of paper is timely. Venues include the Kohler Art Library and Memorial Library’s Department of Special Collections, and Silver Buckle Press–2nd floor hall cases.
For exhibition details go to Library News & Events
For more information about the Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries, contact:
Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries
330H Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-2505
or
e-mail the Friends
2013 Friends Semiannual Book Sales
Wednesday, October 16 — Saturday, October 19
The largest used-book sale in Wisconsin includes literature, history, children's books, science, art, philosophy, reference texts, foreign language books, and more. Videos, DVDs, CDs, and LPs are available. All sales are open to the public. The Fall 2013 Book Sale will be held at 116 Memorial Library.
Fall hours are:
Wednesday, October 16
Preview Sale: 5—9 p.m. ($5 entry)
Thursday and Friday, October 17—18
Regular Sale: 10:30 a.m.—7 p.m. (no entry fee)
Saturday, October 19
Bag Sale: 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m. ($4 per bag)
Bring your own grocery bag or purchase one for $1
From 1:05—2 p.m. the remaining books & items are free
For more information on the sales, including how to donate books or volunteer for the book sale, please call 608-265-2505, e-mail the Friends, or visit the Friends book sale page.
For more information about the Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries, contact:
Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries
330H Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-2505
or
e-mail the Friends
