AppState University Libraries

06/23/2026

🌞 Did You Know? 📚

📚✨ Summer readers, your next global read is here!

We’re thrilled to announce the featured title for our next worldwide reading event:
📖 , I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney.

From July 9–23, readers around the globe can borrow this title instantly in the Libby app — with no waitlists and no holds! 🌍📱. This is the perfect chance to join a global community of readers.

See the link below to find out more.
https://library.appstate.edu/news/2026/06/university-libraries-participate-with-libby-reads-global/

06/19/2026

🪂🐻 Freddie Goes Skydiving!

Freddie joined Library Admin Team members LouAnn Compagnone and Derena Bradley for a high-flying adventure with in Salisbury, North Carolina!

While LouAnn and Derena took the leap from 12,500 feet in the air 😱✨, Freddie had to cheer from the ground. Turns out he didn’t quite meet the height requirement... yet. 🐻😂

Where will Freddie turn up next? 👀🌎

Follow along all summer as Freddie travels with Library Personnel, discovers new places, and finds adventure far beyond the library stacks. You won’t want to miss the next stop!
LearningEverywhere

06/16/2026

One of our student employees, Ella Burge-Walz, is studying abroad this summer in Barcelona, Spain! 🇪🇸

She is studying international marketing and learning how brands communicate across borders and cultures. 📚

Wishing her an unforgettable experience filled with learning, culture, and adventure! ✈️

06/12/2026

🌄📚 Freddie’s Summer Adventure Log 📚🌄

📚➡️⛰️ Freddie is taking a break from the library stacks and hitting the road for a summer full of adventure! 😎🐻
From mountain views to new destinations, Freddie is tagging along with Library Personnel as they travel, explore, and discover new places. Learning doesn’t stop when classes end—it just finds a new view. 🌎✨
On Fridays, follow Freddie’s summer journey for travel highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of tiny bear-sized adventures along the way!

06/09/2026

🌞 Did You Know? 📚
We celebrate personnel excellence at our Library CeLIBration Event.

🎉At this year’s Library CeLIBration, we recognized outstanding faculty, staff, and teams who help make our library community stronger every day.

Congratulations to our Appalachian Spirit Award winners, Adam Baldwin and Hannah Pope; our Mountain Mover Award recipients, Leigh Barnes and Stephanie Bennett; and the Catalogers Working Group for their exceptional contributions and service.
Thank you for all you do to support learning, innovation, and success at App State! 📚💛🖤

For more information click the link below:
https://library.appstate.edu/news/2026/06/university-libraries-celibration-awards/

06/01/2026

Join us for a drop-in poster session with Studio Archibene, the architects leading the Belk Library Master Plan project.
🗓 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 1–3 p.m.
📍 Belk Library Lower Level, Room 024

Explore proposed floor plan concepts and 3D renderings for all five floors of Belk Library. Each floor will feature two design options (A & B), and attendees are encouraged to share feedback, ask questions, and discuss ideas with the project team.

This is an informal, open-house style session — stop by anytime during the event!
💡 The proposed concepts are informed by:
• Library use data
• Student and faculty surveys/focus groups
• Campus listening sessions
• Library staff workshops
• Campus master plan analysis
• Industry best practices

✅ Free and open to all
✅ No registration required
Your feedback will help guide the final recommendations and phased implementation plans coming later this summer.

05/28/2026

Join us for our first book chat on Tuesday, June 2 at 11am. We will meet in Belk Library, lower level reading nook.

Looking for a great summer read? The Instructional Materials Center (IMC) education librarians invite faculty, staff, and students to Summer Book Chats — a relaxed series exploring picture books, chapter books, and middle grade titles. No prep required — just come as you are!

🗓 June 2 & 23 | July 14 & 28 | August 4
⏰ 11 AM–12 PM | 📍 Belk Library

Click the link in the comments to learn more!

AppState University Libraries

05/26/2026

🌞 Did You Know? 📚

The University Libraries are hosting a Summer Events Series all season long! 🎉 From workshops and activities to special programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

📅 All events are currently listed on the Library Calendar on the website with more information on the Library news blog at the link below. Be sure to check it out and stay updated on upcoming happenings!

https://library.appstate.edu/news/2026/05/university-libraries-summer-events-series/

05/25/2026

Today, Appalachian State University is closed in recognition of Memorial Day and the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and our freedoms.

The university remembers and honors the students, faculty, staff and alumni who gave their lives while in service to our country. The names of the fallen are inscribed on a memorial plaque next to the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building in the heart of the Boone campus.