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Ben Franklin: patriot & librarian
We all remember Ben Franklin for his acts as a patriot and Founding Father. But did you know that on July 1, 1731, he started the first circulating library? It was on this day in 1731 that Ben Franklin founded the first circulating library, a forerunner to the now ubiquitous free public library. He started ... »
Libraries closed July 3-4, happy Independence Day!
Don’t feel guilty about not studying and spending the weekend burning through sparklers and black cats. The UW Libraries (all branches, including Coe) will be closed Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th. On Sunday we switch to our new summer hours, with Coe Library open from 1-7 p.m. and all other branches closed. Questions? Just ask ... »
UW Libraries new weekend hours
Starting July 1, 2009, all UW Libraries (including Coe Library) will be closed on Saturdays. Coe Library will be open 1-7 p.m. on Sunday. All other branches will be closed Sundays. This weekend schedule will remain in effect until the end of Summer Session.
