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Earth Day 2024
Happy Earth Day, Gusties! Earth Day is an opportunity to honor our planet and commit to protecting its resources. We can use this day to learn, reflect on our individual and collective action towards a healthy planet, and celebrate the advocacy work that our community is currently engaged in to promote a more sustainable future. […]
Friendship Bracelets on Friday!
Celebrate National Poetry Month on the occasion of the release of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Make friendship bracelets at the Library on Friday, April 19 – and bring a friend! To me, fair friend, you never can be old, For as you were when first your eye I eyed, Such seems your beauty […]
Advising Day @ the Library
Curious about careers in libraries and archives? Join us for Advising Day @ the Library! Tuesday, April 16th Learn about: Library internships, graduate programs, and careers in libraries & archives Enjoy: Tea Tuesday (tea, cider, hot chocolate) and treats! For more information: Visit our Careers in Librarianship & Archives guide
Celebrate National Library Week
National Library Week kicks off on Sunday, April 7. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All […]
National Poetry Month
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Join the Gustavus Library in celebrating National Poetry Month: National Poetry Month Display (Hasselquist Room, Library main floor). (Yes, we encourage you to check out […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Every month is Women’s History Month at the Library! You can find resources on women’s history, struggles, and achievements throughout the Library. Women’s History Month: March was first recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States in 1987. The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and […]
The Eras Display by Alivia Rohda ’26
Hi, everyone my name is Alivia Rohda, I’m a sophomore Elementary Education major! I love Taylor Swift and books, so I thought I would make this display to show how they can connect! For instance, I connected the book The Midnight Library with the album Midnights not only because of the name, but also because […]
Stress Less @ The Library
Stress Less @ The Library The library is hosting a variety of activities from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Reading Day, December 14, for students to enjoy as a way to relieve some of the pressures that come with the end of the semester. We hope Gusties will join us and take advantage […]
Stay Cozy and Read!
Looking for a new read? Get inspired with our current book displays: Celebrate Reading, The Eras Display, Hello Winter, and Shelf-Care. The displays are all located on the Library main floor – and yes, you can borrow display books! Looking for more ideas? Ask Us!
First Generation College Celebration!
The Library joins the Gustavus community in celebrating first generation college students! We’re here to support you on your journey! We share these messages from first generation Library faculty and staff: Dan Mollner, Librarian & Associate Professor – I am a first generation student. My father went for one year, but had to drop out […]