Help the Cofrin Library celebrate 40 years of service with our very first Edible Book Festival! On Monday February 27th from 12-2 PM we will host a very unusual book display on the library’s 3rd floor- all of the books will be completely edible. You can participate by entering your own book creation or by stopping by the library to fill out a ballot and taste the books. For more information or to register check out
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The Library is turning 40!
Monday, February 6th, 2012Art in the Library
Friday, January 27th, 2012The next time you are in Cofrin Library, take a minute to explore some of the new art pieces gracing our walls:
- “Cycle” by Prof. Kristy Deetz. Encaustic and carved wood with silver solder. Location: 3rd floor, near circulation desk.
- “E-merge” by Prof. Kristy Deetz. Ochre & red diptych. Location: 3rd floor, near media viewing rooms.
- Art 198 students in Prof. Christine Styles’ class. Students studied different environmental issues that they explored visually. Location: main stairwell, between 2nd & 3rd floors.
- Art 198 project – close up.
- “Urban Wind” by UWGB student Jason Keller. Location: 3rd floor, near printers.
- “Woman, Window, and Motion” abstract series by UWGB student Brian Duka-Smith. Location: 4th floor, near Popular Reading Collection.
- “Tsunami” watercolor series by UWGB student Brian Duka-Smith. Location: 4th floor, near Popular Reading Collection.
- “Booklovers’ Vows” by UWGB student Kristi Edminster. Location: 5th floor, Miller Reading Room.
- “Booklovers’ Vows” close-up. Location: 5th floor, Miller Reading Room.
- “Booklovers’ Vows” close-up. Location: 5th floor, Miller Reading Room.
- “Booklovers’ Vows” close-up. Location: 5th floor, Miller Reading Room.
Finals Week
Friday, December 9th, 2011Cofrin Library Finals Week 2011
The Cofrin Library is offering the following stress-busting activities
to get you through finals week:
Packerland Kennel Club Therapy Dogs
Thursday December 15th, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 4th floor Cofrin Library
Before finals get too ruff, take a break from studying and have fun with one of our doggie “therapists.” All furry friends are specially trained to interact with the public and will be accompanied by a human handler.
Bead Crafts & Friendship Bracelets
Friday December 16th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 4th floor Cofrin Library
Grab a friend and head to the library’s 4th floor craft table. Our craftiest librarian will be on hand to help you make a beaded bookmark or bracelet. No prior crafting experience needed.
Book Ripping
Monday December 19th, 11:00 AM, 3:00PM, and 6:00PM, 3rd floor Cofrin Library
Need a stress reliever? Don’t rip your hair out. Rip out book pages instead! Shhh…we won’t tell. Stop by Cofrin Library 3rd floor on Monday December 19th, you’ll get one minute to go crazy. See how many pages you can rip out! Note: No actual library books will be harmed.
Crayon Therapy
Thursday December 15th to Wednesday December 21st, 3rd floor Cofrin Library
Geometric coloring pages will be available all week- grab a coloring sheet and a pack of crayons. Art can be taken home to hang on the refrigerator or posted on the ‘wall of relaxation’ on the 3rd floor of the library.













