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New Coffee Pod Dispenser

New Coffee Pod Dispenser

The Library has a new coffee pod dispenser.
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TxWes Reads One Book Suggestions

TxWes Reads One Book Suggestions

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Lunch-N-Lecture: Humans and the Culture of Fear and Repression: A Psychological Approach

Lunch-N-Lecture: Humans and the Culture of Fear and Repression: A Psychological Approach
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Location: 
Orientation Room

Please join Risa Brown, Reference Assistant, for a panel discussion and presentation with Dr. Jay Brown as they examine 1984 in terms of Humans and the Culture of Fear and Repression: A Psychological Approach.  Lunch provided for the first 15 in attendance.

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Lunch-N-Lecture: George Orwell Unplugged: Political Views, Social Impact, and "Alternative Facts!"

Lunch-N-Lecture: George Orwell Unplugged: Political Views, Social Impact, and "Alternative Facts!"
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Location: 
Orientation Room

Please join us for presentations by Dennis Miles and Drs. Michelle Payne and Chris Manno titled: George Orwell Unplugged: Political Views, Social Impact, and "Alternative Facts!".  This presentation will provide political, literary, and biographical perspectives to 1984 and Orwell's life.  Lunch provided for the first 15 in attendance.

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TxWes Reads '1984' events continue in the Spring Semester

TxWes Reads '1984' events continue in the Spring Semester

TxWes Reads '1984' events continue in the Spring Semester
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Lunch-N-Lecture: Big Brother problems: social media, surveillance, and the world Orwell warned us about

Lunch-N-Lecture: Big Brother problems: social media, surveillance, and the world Orwell warned us about
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Location: 
Orientation Room

Please join Marquel Anteola, Reference and Instruction Librarian, as she moderates a panel discussion called Big Brother problems: social media, surveillance, and the world Orwell warned us about.  Panelists include Drs. Cary Adkinson and Kay Colley.  Lunch will be provided for the first 15 in attendance.  

For more information, email reference@txwes.edu or call 817-531-4802.

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Library Items on Reserve

Library items on Reserve have strict rules that will be enforced beginning immediately.
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Mitchell-Reed Community of Learners Jan. 30

Mitchell-Reed Community of Learners Jan. 30
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Location: 
Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio

Join us for a Mitchell-Reed Community of Learners Lecture at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio.  Artists Liz Trosper and Tom Motley will be present to discuss their current art exhibit fluid dialog, which “presents a unique conversation” between the two friends.  Brown bag lunches are welcome; light refreshments will be provided by the Office of the Provost.

From the artist statements:

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Library 3rd floor study rooms require key check-out

Library 3rd floor study rooms require key check-out

Study rooms on the 3rd floor of the Library now use key access. They are still available on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, users need to go to the Circulation Desk to check out a key prior to accessing the rooms. Rooms are available for a period of four hours. If you need additional study time, please return to the Circulation Desk prior to the end of the 4 hours to renew the key check-out time.
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January Hours

January Library Hours

January 1st - 7th, CLOSED
January 8th, 7:30am - 5:00pm
January 9th, 7:30am - 5:00pm
January 10th, 7:30am - 5:00pm
January 11th, 7:30am - 5:00pm
January 12th, 7:30am - 5:00pm
January 13th - 14th, CLOSED
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