Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Check out our research guide and highlighted resources to celebrate the month! Also, join us for a celebration […]
Celebrate Freedom to Read and win! Join the Library as we celebrate the Freedom to Read. According to ALA, there were more book challenges in 2022 than in any other year since 2001, when they began tracking this information. Most of the challenges were for race/racism or LGBTQ+ issues. Find out more about what you […]
One Kind Word... is a theme that shows how even the smallest of actions can break the bullying cycle. In a world that can sometimes feel like it’s filled with negativity, one kind word can provide a moment of hope. It can be a turning point. It can change their day. It can change the […]
November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The celebration of Indigenous cultures began as a week-long celebration in 1986, when President Reagan proclaimed the week of November 23-30, 1986 as "American Indian Week." Every President since 1995 has issued annual proclamations designating the month of November as the time to celebrate the cultures, […]
Spend a productive night at the Library to finish up that assignment, work on your group project, or start that paper ... we'll be open a couple extra hours to help you get that jump-start. Get research, IT, writing, and citation help! Eat some free Chick-fil-A (The first 50 students!) Enter a drawing to win […]
The Library is hosting Food for Fines. Students with late books and/or overdue fees from this semester can bring an item for the Wellness Food Pantry and have their fines forgiven from November 27-December 1. However, they can still have their fines forgiven if they don't bring food. The Library is partnering with the […]
We have plenty of E-Books and Audiobooks to pass the time this holiday season! Explore thousands of e-books and audiobooks through Overdrive and on the Libby app! Their collection of Winter Tales is available here. Hoopla provides audio and e-books for your enjoyment. See what's available now in E-book or Audio! eBooks Central provides primarily nonfiction e-books on self-improvement, life skills, and other […]
The semester is winding down, and it is time for a break! The Library will close at noon on December 15, 2023, and will not reopen until January 8, 2024. The Library will resume regular hours on January 8, 2024. All Calculators and Hotspots are due back on December 13, 2023. These cannot be renewed […]
We would like to announce that the Library will host The Oasis Spaces Traveling Exhibit from February 3, 2024, until March 11, 2024. This exhibit, provided by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, interprets “The Negro Motorist Green Book” and the African American travel experience from 1933 to 1966. “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” […]
Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It has been observed annually in March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month is dedicated to reflecting on the often overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the […]