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A Summer of Cinematic Joy: Discovering the Magic of Movies through �Թ�ͷ�� Library As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to dive into the world of cinema. This summer, let’s embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the magic of movies without confining ourselves to specific titles. The Joy of Genres & The Art of Choosing Every movie genre offers a unique flavor, a different kind of escapism. From the heart-pounding action sequences that keep us on the

Libraries and reading are associated no matter how much times change, and the �Թ�ͷ�� Library is here to help you with your summer reading goals. Stop by the Main Campus Library during our summer hours (posted on the �Թ�ͷ�� Library website and updated, if needed, on our Instagram) and check out our front window displays for some recommendations from our collection. The Orange County Campus is also open for your book checkout, computer use, or quiet study needs this summer. Do you like

It's National Library Week and, while we celebrate Banned Books Week in the fall, the first weekday of National Library Week always highlights an individual's right to choose their own reading materials or choose age-appropriate materials for those in their care without restricting others' access. What can you do to help or "celebrate" Right to Read Day? You can always read a banned or challenged book . The American Library Association, a professional association for all kinds of libraries-

It's February, which in addition to being Black History Month, is also American Heart Month. While everyone's needs are different, there are many similar ways we can be attentive to our heart health, including understanding our blood pressure and knowing when it's too high or too low, eating more fruits and vegetables, trying to get better sleep, working on how we handle stressful events in our lives, and stopping smoking. The National Institute of Health has some great Fact Sheets to learn more

One item of wrap-up before moving on to 2024-- if you haven't filled out the Read Great Things 2023 completion form to document your "win," you have until Thursday, February 15 to do so. Not sure if you've "won"? Click on the form or the 2023 challenge information guide. You'll have needed to complete 10 categories in total, but can double-dip, so five well-chosen books can do it for you. No sign up was necessary, so if you read it in 2023, you could win! Prizes will be available late February

Despite the weirdness of the first two weeks of the semester with weather and unexpected power/data outages, we've made it to week three. Congrats! Why not reward yourself with a little midweek Crafternoon once a month? This semester, we'll be learning a few new crafts and leveraging the talents, skills, and resources of our on-campus partners. As usual, all supplies will be provided for �Թ�ͷ�� students, faculty, and staff. One new thing this semester: We love that we've had so many folks

Welcome to 2024! We made it and have already had some weather excitement. Remember to regularly check your �Թ�ͷ�� email for updates from instructors, the College, or about changes or reminders about classes or College operations, whether it's weather or life circumstances. A few beginning of semester reminders & news-- Subscribe to the �Թ�ͷ�� Library Blog If you're getting this in your email, thanks! You're already subscribed. If you're stumbling on this blog post randomly or it has

Just a reminder that �Թ�ͷ��, including the Library, will be closed for Thanksgiving Break on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. We'll see you again on Monday, November 27 for the final push towards the end of the semester. Many of us will be seeing our families (blood or chosen) for this short Thanksgiving break or sometime over the next month of various food holidays, and while we love them, sometimes it's nice to have a little break. If you're looking to stretch, explore, or adapt

All campuses of �Թ�ͷ��, including the libraries, will be closed this year for Veteran's Day, Fri., Nov. 10. �Թ�ͷ��'s Veterans Services helps our veteran students succeed with support from GI Bill benefits. For questions about available resources, reach out to Demitrius Bullock, �Թ�ͷ��'s Veterans Services Coordinator. Originally celebrated as Armistice Day after World War I, the first official Veteran's Day was in 1954, designated to remember and honor American veterans after large

Have you wondered about the origins of Halloween? Check out this short video about the connection to Samhain (pronounced “sow-win”), an ancient Celtic celebration.