Category: Community Members
Information about events, exhibits, library policies and services that may be of particular interest to non-UW-affiliated community members, including:
– Small business owners
– Teachers, public librarians, and other educators
– Non-profit managers
– Local historians
Also covers information for UW alumni about available library services and resources.
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Posted on October 3, 2018
Paywall: The Business of Scholarship
In recognition of Open Access Week 2018, the UW-Madison Libraries are hosting a free public screening of the film Paywall: The Business of Scholarship, followed […]
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Posted on August 16, 2018
Mark Your Calendars for September 24 as the Friends Welcome Die Tanzgeiger
Kick up your heels to Die Tanzgeiger, a traditional Austrian dance band with Upper Midwestern connections, including performances drawn from such UW Library holdings and […]
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Posted on August 14, 2018
Caroline Fraser, author of Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Friends’ annual Schewe Lecture is pleased to announce Caroline Fraser— editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series. Fraser will […]
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Posted on June 1, 2018
University Archives to Help Bring 1960s Madison Back to Life
On June 14-16th, 2018, Madison will take a trip back in time, as the Madison Reunion: Bringing the 60’s Back Home festival kicks off. The […]
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Posted on March 26, 2018
Spring 2018 Friends Semiannual Book Sale
Join us for the Spring 2018 Book Sale Memorial Library, Room 116 Wednesday, April 11 Preview Sale: 4:00 – 8:00 PM ($5 entry) Thursday and […]
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Posted on September 28, 2017
UW Archives and Madison Public Library Collaborative Public Project to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Dow Demonstrations
October 2017 will mark 50 years since the Dow demonstrations took place on campus, transforming the lives of many students, staff, and community members. Beginning […]
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Posted on July 13, 2016
UW Libraries Blood Drive on July 20
The annual UW Libraries Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in 116 Memorial Library. The date […]
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Posted on July 10, 2015
“Holding History: Shakespeare’s Plays & Poems” Event Set for July 21
You can hold history in your hands and explore some of the most important books ever printed. On July 21, join us for “Holding History: […]
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Posted on June 2, 2015
College Library Honored with Division of Student Life Partnership Award
College Library and its staff were recognized for work with both the LGBT Campus Center and the McBurney Disability Resource Center at the Division of Student […]
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Posted on May 14, 2015
Architecture of Illusion – Celebrating renowned artist Richard Haas: His Wisconsin roots, connection to Frank Lloyd Wright, and bringing the Wisconsin Idea to life
(Madison and Milwaukee) – From small-town Wisconsin to the world stage, internationally renowned artist Richard Haas enjoys an impressive list of accolades. The boy who […]