Come one, come all, to the library’s summer coffeehouse series!
Our coffeehouses provide an opportunity to come to the library, enjoy coffee and snacks, and learn a little something to support your work and leisure. This year, guests from a variety of departments will be joining our roster of library presenters and sharing information on topics of personal interest.
Coffeehouses are held on Wednesdays at 10 A.M. on the first floor of the library. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend.
July 10: Summer Reading!
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Started to plan your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could – and should – be you!
July 17: Bruce Hetzler: Magic, Mentalism, and the Mind
A psychology professor who also happens to be a magician explains how magicians and mentalists use psychological principles to deceive their audiences. This is sure to be captivating!
July 24: Jason Brozek & Relena Ribbons: Ultramarathoning for Fun and Profit
You’ve seen the joys, the agonies, and the despair on Facebook. Now find out more about ultramarathoning: how it works, why do it, and the best ways to avoid it.
July 31: Allison Fleshman: McFleshman’s, Lawrence, and Appleton
McFleshman’s Brewing Co. is Lawrence’s new downtown neighbor and is already fostering quite the relationship. Come hear about the science of beer and learn how Lawrence science students will help the brewing company experiment their way to a better pint. Allison will also share the numerous projects they have planned with Appleton. Cheers!
August 7: Kelvin Maestre: Researching & Creating in the Makerspace: I Did it, So Can You!
Kelvin spent the summer as the makerspace research assistant working with LU faculty to integrate makerspace tools and equipment (including the new laser cutter) into their coursework. Come learn about these projects as well as how your friends in the makerspace can help you!
August 14: Andrew McSorley and Jedidiah Rex: Geeky Stuff R Us
Reference and Digital Liberal Arts Librarian, Andrew, and Instructional Designer, Jedidiah, will share tools to make teaching and learning more engaging, active, and maybe, just maybe, more fun. If attendees are interested in playing along, they are encouraged to bring a laptop.
