Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Streaming Video of the Week

If you're having family over this long weekend you might need to entertain some kids!  Enjoy the free streaming video, Megamind.

"Over the years, Megamind, has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as 'Metro Man, ' until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder if the world's biggest 'mind' can actually be the one to save the day?"

http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4028017~S0

The free streaming videos are available to all UA faculty, staff, and students and are sponsored by the University of Akron Libraries.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Streaming Video of the Week

This week's free streaming video is A Better Life.

"Carlos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his wife and newborn son when he crossed the border into the U.S. But when his wife left him, Carlos's only goal became to make sure his son Luis was given the opportunities he never had. A story that follows father and son as they embark on a physical and spiritual journey where they discover that family is the most important part of the American dream."

Demián Bichir was nominated in the Best Actor category for the 2012 Academy Awards.

http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4174022~S0

The streaming videos are provided by the University of Akron Libraries and are available to University of Akron faculty, staff, and students.

Book Club Selections on Display

Looking for something good to read over the holidays? Check out the display of books chosen over the years by the Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group. Since 2005 the book club has selected over 70 works of nonfiction to read and discuss. Stop by and check one out!

Learn more about the Fireside Readers at https://wayne.uakron.edu/library/fireside-readers-book-discussion-group.dot.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Library Thanksgiving Holiday Hours



The library will be open the following hours during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday: 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 22, 2012 through Sunday, November 25, 2012: CLOSED



Friday, November 9, 2012

Streaming Video of the Week

Check out this week's free streaming video: "Easy A."
Streaming videos are free for all UA students, faculty, and staff and are sponsored by the University of Akron Libraries. Enjoy!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Technology Show & Tell

Join faculty, staff, and other students for an informal technology “Show & Tell” on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Lab (F-116). Bring your lunch and come prepared to share a technology tidbit (5 minutes or less) or just listen to how others are experimenting with technology in or out of the classroom.

This event is sponsored by Wayne College’s Teaching Learning Collaborative (TLC)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Fireside Readers December Discussion

Join the Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in room F-103 (inside the Community Room) to discuss In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson.

As always, new members and guests are always welcome. Join us, even if you haven’t finished the book! Light refreshments will be served.

Stay up to date with the website for the Fireside Readers:
http://wayne.uakron.edu/library/fireside-readers-book-discussion-group.dot

Monday, November 5, 2012

Humane Society Fundraiser Thank You!

Many thanks to all who participated in the Library’s annual Fall fine forgiveness campaign. Our total collections included 50 cans of food, 44.8 pounds of dry food, 2 packs of treats, and $90.22 in cash collected from fines and an additional $124.53 collected from the Cutest RESCUE Pet Contest for a total of $214.75.  All proceeds were donated to the Wayne County Humane Society. A special “Thank You” goes out to all of the people who donated cash and items even though they did not have any library fines. 

Friday, November 2, 2012

Streaming Video of the Week!

Don't have Netflix but feel like watching a movie on your laptop?  University of Akron Libraries has access to over 100 streaming videos that you can access and view on your computer (or tablet) free!

This week's pick is The Help:http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4068493~S0