Fun Distraction: Slinky Manipulation
It’s finally Spring! In a fun twist let’s learn about springs … well Slinky manipulation from the best, Josh Jacobs. Check out this YouTube video from Wired and let Josh teach you a thing or two!
https://youtu.be/1eYAWlRCdUE
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Fun Distraction: St. Patrick
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How much do you know about St. Patrick? Did you know he was captured by pirates at the age of 16? Watch this video from the History Channel to learn more.
https://youtu.be/h5KNQ1xciMQ
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Fun Distraction: Kathy Sullivan
Meet Kathy Sullivan the only person to walk in space and dive to the deepest point of the ocean floor. This NASA astronaut had a successful second career as an ocean explorer. Hear about her experiences in this video from Great Big Story.
https://youtu.be/DOo3IRwzvfc
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The Learning Center’s Cocoa and Coursework
The Learning Center’s is hosting the Cocoa and Coursework drop-in tutoring event on March 2, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the Exhibition Lounge in Corey Union.
They will have up to 30-minute sessions available for STEM (especially math and biology), writing, ASL, study skills/strategies, time management, and test taking. They will also be able to see students for some other courses.
Fun Distraction: “The Hive” at Kew Gardens
Check out this sculpture called “The Hive” at Kew Gardens in the UK by artist Wolfgang Butress. It’s controlled by bees!
Read – https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/sculpture-controlled-live-honeybees-180960006/
Watch – https://youtu.be/yyv9zqML8-M
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Fun Distraction: Marble Music Machines
Hang on to your marbles and you can build one of these Marble Music Machines! Check out this super cool contraption in Wintergatan’s YouTube video. There are also many more videos on their YouTube Channel about building this and other marble machines.
https://youtu.be/IvUU8joBb1Q
https://youtube.com/@Wintergatan
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Fun Distraction: Cat’s Whiskers
How do cats use their whiskers to see?
Most cats have low vision up close, so they use their whiskers to sense and catch prey at a paw’s length. BBC earth has captured this in a slow-motion video so you can see a cat’s whiskers in action.
https://youtu.be/mdqBbvYX3MU
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Fun Distractions: Old Billboards
Ever wonder what happens to old vinyl billboards? Watch this video about how one Earth friendly company is re-using them to make backpacks!
https://youtu.be/9Q-Lx06Q1gQ
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Spring 2023 Semester Hours
Memorial Library Spring Hours:
January 23 – January 29
Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m
Regular Hours (January 30 – April 30)
Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Spring Break
Friday Mar. 10 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 11 – CLOSED
Sunday Mar. 12 – CLOSED
Monday Mar. 13 – Friday Mar. 17 – Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 18 – CLOSED
Sunday Mar. 19 – Open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*Easter Sunday Apr. 9 – Open 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Extended Hours
Monday May 1 – Wednesday May 3 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thursday May 4 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday May 5 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday May 6 – Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday May 7 – Open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday May 8 – Wednesday May 10 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thursday May 11 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday May 12 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Hours are subject to change)
Please find the Spring library building hours below and also at https://www2.cortland.ed/library/about/library-hours.dot