Author: Lisa

Now Showing at the Art Gallery: Omer Hecht

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Open from July 25 until August 26, 2011, the current exhibit at the Caturano and Company Art Gallery features photographs by Omer Hecht in an installation titled “The End of the Line”. All are invited to attend a closing reception for the artist on Wednesday, August 24, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. You may view the artist’s portfolio at http://omerhecht.blogspot.com.

Omer Hecht
The End of the Line
July 25 – August 26, 2011

Closing Reception for the Artist
Wednesday, August 24
4:30pm – 6:30pm
light refreshments will be served

Untitled, 8" x 14", Digital ink print, 2008

Located on the main floor of the Bentley Library, the Caturano and Company Art Gallery is free and open to the public. Check the online hours calendar for information about the Library’s hours.

TV on DVD

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So, what’s on TV tonight? Re-runs of shows you’ve already watched? The latest entry in the string of reality cupcake shows? You can do better than that!  We have some great TV shows on DVD to get you through the summer TV doldrums.

Perhaps there are shows you’ve wanted to watch but they air on a channel you don’t subscribe to, like HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Showtime’s Dexter and AMC’s Breaking Bad.  Or maybe there is a show that you’ve been hearing everyone talk about, but since you missed the first couple of seasons (30 Rock), or even the entire run of the series (The Sopranos), you thought it was too late. It’s never too late…

We’ve placed some of our favorite TV series on display in the DVD area, and can direct you to many others that are tucked away on the shelves.  There are dozens of shows to choose from, both old and new. Stop by and take a look, or view a list online:

TV on DVD by Title | TV on DVD by Date

 

Computer Services Entrance Temporarily Closed

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The side entrance that leads into Computing Services is temporarily closed while they do roof repairs, but the Help Desk is open. Enter the library through either the front or cafe entrances, then proceed downstairs to Computing Services.  The Computing Services entrance is expected to reopen later today or tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bentley Library Blogs Are Now Mobile Friendly

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We’re now delivering library news in a mobile friendly way! If you point your smartphone to our news and events blog – In the Know – and our book review blog – BookBuzz – you’ll automatically be taken to our new mobile friendly sites, where you can easily scan headlines, read posts, make comments and share content using Twitter, Facebook, bookmarks and email.  If you prefer to see the full web version of our blogs on your phone you can use the mobile on/off  switch at the bottom of the screen.

Try it out, we think you’ll like it.  Please, let us know if you experience any problems or have suggestions to make.

June Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

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Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of June. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.

Summer Session Hours

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Summer Session II begins Tuesday, July 5, 2011.  Our regular summer sessions hours are:

Sunday
1:00pm – 10:00pm

Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 10:00pm

Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday
9:00am – 5:00pm

Please note: Hours are subject to change on holidays, holiday weekends and when classes are not being held.   To get the most up-to-date information about the library’s hours please view our online hours calendar.

Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Closing

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The Bentley Library will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend – Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4.  The library will resume regular summer hours at 8:00am on Tuesday, July 5.  For more information about our hours please view our online calendar.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday!

On Display: Vacation Reading

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What does vacation reading mean to you?  Perhaps it means that you read a different type of book, trading your textbooks for historical fiction, abandoning the business how-to titles to indulge in celebrity memoirs, or putting aside your research to pick up the latest Swedish crime novel.  Perhaps it means that you get to do more reading, polishing off two or three  books during your time away instead of struggling to read a few short chapters before bed.

No matter what it means to you, we’re here to help you select some great books for your next vacation.  Our current display features our newest popular reading arrivals and includes many recent New York Times bestsellers.  We’ve also thrown in a few favorites from past seasons.  Stop by to browse before your next getaway.  We suggest that you keep checking back – we will be adding the July and August releases as they arrive!