Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—explore our curated selection of books that inspire self-care, resilience, and understanding.
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National Poetry Month
Drop by the Library and check out our April book display celebrating National Poetry Month!
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Last call for Common Readers!
If you are a current LCC student or staff member, there is still time to pick up a free copy of Psalm for the Wild Built! Please ask at the Library Circulation desk.
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Celebrate Feminism in March!
Learn about the profound lives of women and how feminism shapes the world for the better with our March book display.
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Meet author Becky Chambers!
Weds, March 5: Morning workshop with author Becky Chambers and an author talk in the afternoon. Get full details on the Common Read events page.
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Celebrate African American history with Black art!
Find beauty, resilience, reclamation, creativity, and humanity in this book display featuring dozens of acclaimed Black visual artists.
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Common Read Tea Party!
Weds, Feb 5 from 2:30 - 4 PM in Center Bldg (just outside the Library). Join other readers in conversation about A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Visit the Common Read guide for more info.
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Common Read at Lane
Meet your community while reading Psalm for the Wild-Built — this year's all-campus Common Read. Visit the Common Read guide for details about getting your own free copy and fun upcoming events.
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Express yourself in the Library!
Visit the LIBRARY THERAPY wall and share your thoughts about a question with others.
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Yes chef!
The annual COOKBOOK display will wow you with recipes and cooking techniques from around the world. Perfect hummus, cider doughnuts, or French cassoulet? Browse over 100 cookbooks, and get your feasting on!
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Graphic Novels Bonanza!
Looking for fun summer reads? Visit the Graphic Novels display featuring lots of new (and new-ish) graphic works on all kinds of topics: science, politics, love, and everything in between. These are just a sample; find many more in the Library Catalog.
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Congratulations 2024 graduates!
The Library Makerspace invites you to have some fun and decorate your graduation cap! Supplies are available to make your cap the awesome sauce of your graduation outfit. June 3 - 13 during Library hours.
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Get your garden on!
Learn about growing veggies, flowers, composting, garden design, and making your garden thrive — whether a tiny balcony or a whole lot more. View the book display.
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Common Read Program
Read an amazing book lately? Suggestions for next year's Common Read are being accepted! The book should have wide appeal to LCC students and staff, and have an engaging theme for fruitful community conversations. Submit your idea by May 22.
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Get your vote on!
Two important elections are happening in Oregon: the primary in May and the Federal election in November. We've put together a poster display in the Library to encourage voting, and how to register. Visit the poster display or our handy Voter Guide to learn more.
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Want to learn more about the conflict in Israel/Palestine?
Visit our book display featuring novels, histories, poetry, and critical essays on the impacts of occupation and in support of peace in Israel/Palestine. Shalom, salaam, and peace to all!
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Women make the world!
International Women's Day is March 8th. Visit the book display "Feminism is Everywhere" through March, and grab a pin to celebrate!
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Poets and poetry lovers!
Join us for an afternoon reading with award-winning poet Anthony Robinson, and three esteemed LCC poets. Student poets, bring a poem of your own to share! Weds Feb 7 from 12:30 - 2 PM in Library 229. Light refreshments and poetry swag, too!
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Make a New Year Wish!
Visit the Wishing Tree near the Library Circ desk. Add one, add three. There is no limit to wishing!
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