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Time for Another Round of 14 Days to Have Your Say!

By Lisa Curtin

14 Days to Have Your Say!
Wednesday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 23
It's Time to Tell Us What’s on Your Mind.

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October 11 is National Coming Out Day

By Liz Galoozis

October 11 marks the anniversary of the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, and every year since then, it has been celebrated as National Coming Out Day, and October more generally as Coming Out Month. We thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight just a small number of the library's many LGBTQ-related resources. A shout-out to Bentley PRIDE for reminding us of Coming Out Day, and contributing suggestions!

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On Display: New & Notable Nonfiction

By Lisa Curtin
Our new display places the spotlight on some of the most notable and interesting nonfiction received at the library within the last six months. ...

Columbus Day Weekend / Mini-Break Hours

By Lisa Curtin
Please note the following changes to our hours this Columbus Day holiday weekend: Sunday, Oct. 7 we are open 1:00PM - 9:00PM. Monday, Oct. 8 we are open 10:00AM - midnight. All other library opening and closing hours are unchanged. ...

Books, DVDs & Audiobooks Added in September

By Lisa Curtin
Want to know what's new on the shelves? Go take a look at the new books, DVDs and audiobooks lists for September. ...

Now Showing in the Art Gallery: Inter(play)

By Lisa Curtin

Opening today is a new exhibit featuring artwork by three local artists who have collaborated on a unique interactive exhibit. Please scan the QR code below to learn more about the exhibit and artists Leah Craig, Joe Joe Orangias and Joanna Tam. All are invited to attend the opening reception on Wednesday, October 3, from 5:00PM-7:00PM.

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Banned Books Week

By Lisa Curtin
Banned Books Week September 30 - October 6, 2012

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, a week used to recognize our freedom to read and to call attention to attempts to challenge that freedom.  Banned Books Week is especially celebrated in the library community.

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Have You Heard About Our Research Guides?

By Lisa Curtin
We have a great collection of library research guides designed to help you locate the best resources for your research! ...

Learn About Downloadable Books at Our Overdrive Clinics

By Lisa Curtin
Have you checked out our Overdrive downloadable books collection recently? We are holding two drop-in sessions next week to answer questions about the service. If you bring your mobile device with you we can even help you begin downloading books immediately. ...

Database of the Month: Morningstar

By Kimberly Morin
Many of you may have used this database to retrieve a company’s annual report, but Morningstar Investment Research Center offers so much more than that! ...