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Need help with your next essay? Did you know students have access to Grammarly Pro? Get help with grammar and polishing ...
09/04/2026

Need help with your next essay? Did you know students have access to Grammarly Pro? Get help with grammar and polishing your writing so you can submit your best work ✍️💻

Study smarter, not harder! Find a quiet spot, set clear goals, take short breaks, and stay consistent. Small steps add u...
09/03/2026

Study smarter, not harder! Find a quiet spot, set clear goals, take short breaks, and stay consistent. Small steps add up to big results! 📚💡

Heads up, everyone! 🚨 To make sure everyone gets a turn, study rooms in the Franco Library have a 2-hour max limit. Don'...
09/02/2026

Heads up, everyone! 🚨 To make sure everyone gets a turn, study rooms in the Franco Library have a 2-hour max limit. Don't risk losing a spot during peak hours, schedule ahead of time using Astra to lock in your next study block! 🙌✍️

Start Strong This Semester! New classes mean new routines. Your library is here to help you stay ahead and stress-free 📚...
09/01/2026

Start Strong This Semester! New classes mean new routines. Your library is here to help you stay ahead and stress-free 📚🐺

Week 2: settling in, staying curious, and keeping those goals in sight! Our library is buzzing with students ready to le...
08/31/2026

Week 2: settling in, staying curious, and keeping those goals in sight! Our library is buzzing with students ready to learn, study, and make this semester count 📖 🍎🎒

Swing into a new semester of success, Golden Wolves! 🕸 Stop by the circulation desk to check out our current Spider-Man ...
08/25/2026

Swing into a new semester of success, Golden Wolves! 🕸 Stop by the circulation desk to check out our current Spider-Man art display 🕷️✨

Welcome Back from the library staff Golden Wolves 🐺 Stop by for an event calendar, spare notebook, or a treat! You may a...
08/24/2026

Welcome Back from the library staff Golden Wolves 🐺 Stop by for an event calendar, spare notebook, or a treat! You may also meet our new campus library director, Kaitlyn Boyle! 📚✨

Lost in the best way possible 📖✨
07/21/2026

Lost in the best way possible 📖✨

📚 Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 | #2: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 📚This coming-of-age nov...
07/16/2026

📚 Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 | #2: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 📚
This coming-of-age novel follows Charlie, a quiet high school freshman, as he navigates friendship, first love, mental health, grief, and the challenges of growing up. Through a series of letters, Charlie shares his experiences with honesty, vulnerability, and hope.
Why has it been challenged? The Perks of Being a Wallflower has been challenged for its depictions of sexual content, LGBTQ+ themes, drug and alcohol use, profanity, and discussions of mental health and trauma. Supporters of the novel argue that these topics reflect real-life experiences faced by many teens and provide opportunities for meaningful conversations about empathy, identity, and resilience.
Stay tuned as we continue our series highlighting the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 and the important discussions surrounding intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.

Beat the “summer slide”! ☀️ This term refers to the decline in academic skills that can happen during an extended break....
07/14/2026

Beat the “summer slide”! ☀️ This term refers to the decline in academic skills that can happen during an extended break. Don't let your hard earned knowledge fade away. Brush up on your skills this summer to keep your mind sharp for the fall semester! 🏋️‍♀️

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