Puppies and Popsicles at Bunch

It's that time again! This year we have TWELVE therapy dog teams signed up for Puppies and Popsicles.

What: Take a break from studying for finals and join us to de-stress with a puppy, and recharge with a popsicle.

When: Wednesday, April 24 from 1-3 pm (Academic Preparation Day)

Where: The grassy area in front of Bunch Library

This is just one of the friendly faces you'll see here that day. We hope to see you there!

FREE PIZZA at Bunch!

It's not too late to sign-up to be a part of the student focus group in Bunch Library next week! We will provide FREE PIZZA and drinks to those who participate. It will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 6-7 pm in the library classroom. The goal will be to brainstorm new and innovative ways to market library services and resources. Bring your creativity, energy, and fresh ideas and we'll bring the pizza!

Sign up here to let us know you are coming.

Dr. Shadinger READS

Bunch Library is starting a new poster series featuring familiar faces with their favorite books. Dr. Shadinger from the School of Music was kind enough to agree to be in our very first poster! He chose the book Beethoven's Hair: An Extraordinary Historical Odyssey and a Scientific Mystery Solved by Russel Martin. This poster is featured in the Music Library on the third floor of Bunch and in our online gallery found here. Read what Dr. Shadinger said about this book below.

This is a true and interesting account of a lock of Beethoven’s hair (cut as souvenir by a friend at the time of Beethoven’s death). The book chronicles the saga of the lock of hair as it passes from owner to owner until it is lost during WW II because it belonged to a Jewish family who died in the holocaust. In recent years the hair (contained in a locket) resurfaced in Denmark. The author weaves an interesting detective story to figure out how the hair survived the war. After the hair is auctioned and comes into new hands in recent years, it was forensically tested and revealed interesting clues about Beethoven’s health and what might have caused his hearing loss and ultimate death. It is a captivating story.

Call for student participants

Do you love Bunch Library? Are you creative? Are you looking for something to do on March 27 at 6pm? 

Lila needs your help!

Bunch Library will be holding a student focus group in order to brainstorm new and innovative ways to market library services and resources. We will provide FREE PIZZA and drinks to those who participate. It will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 6-7pm in the library classroom. Sign up here to let us know you are coming.

Bonnaroo artists in Bunch

Did the Bonnaroo lineup announcement thrill you as much as it did Lila? Don't forget about the massive collection of popular music we have in the Media Center on the third floor of Bunch Library. We also have artist biographies, autobiographies, and sheet music for many popular songs.

Just to name a few that happen to be playing at Bonnaroo this year:

• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Mumford and Sons
• Wilco
• Paul McCartney
• The Lumineers
• David Byrne
• Bjork

Check out what else we have and start prepping for Bonnaroo now!

Popular Reading - new titles just in!

Check out Lila's new arrivals in the Popular Reading section on the 1st floor! This collection is made up of award winners and best sellers from the last 3 years. New titles include The Dog Stars by  Peter Heller, The Round House by Louise Erdrich, and Dear Life: Stories by Alice Munro. Check them out before you hit the road for spring break! If you're up for a real challenge, see how far you can get through these in one week.
The Popular Reading section is on the first floor directly after the double doors.

Blind date with a book

Now that Valentine’s Day is over, have your next date with a book from the Bunch Library collection, and you might win a gift certificate to the Bruin Grounds coffee shop here in the library.                                                                    

•          Each book has a clue on its envelope as to the subject.
•       You may check out one book at a time.
•      DO NOT OPEN the envelope!  (It’s a blind date.) 
•      Take the item to the circulation desk and check it out, but again, DO NOT OPEN until you have left the library building.
•      Read (and hopefully enjoy) your blind date.
•      Fill out the very short survey inside and bring it back when you return your book. You’ll be entered in the drawing for one of five Bruin Grounds gift certificates. The drawing will be held after students are back from Spring Break.

Books are on a shelf in the Research Services Area. Ask a librarian if you need assistance!