Thursday, December 9, 2010

LIBRARY WINTER HOURS!

We are open regular hours now.

December 20 - 22
: open 8:30 - 4:30

December 23 - January 2:
Closed for Winter Break


January 3 - 30:

Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED



Closed
: Monday, January 17 in observance of Dr. King's birthday

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Free issues of Mindfulness

Mindfulness publishes peer-reviewed papers that examine the latest research findings and best practices in mindfulness. The first three issues are now freely available online!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Come out and READ OUT on September 30!

The Library on the all three campuses will sponsor an INDOOR banned books READ OUT on September 30 at lunchtime:

Dundalk: 11:00am - 12:30pm -- Student Lounge
Catonsville: 11:30am - 1pm -- Cafeteria
Essex: 12:00 - 1:30pm -- A Building Lobby

Just look for the podium and microphone for your chance to read a few pages from your favorite banned or challenged book. Librarians will have books available or bring your own!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Freedom to Read?

The notoriously banned book, Fahrenheit 451, tells the story of a society in which watching television and absorbing trivial information is valued over reading books and discussing ideas.

Is this happening today? Discuss!

Then go to the Library and check out a banned book. Hurry, before Guy Montag arrives at your door.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

120 Banned Books


Can a group tell you NOT to read a book?

This book presents censorship accounts of books that have been banned throughout history for political, religious, sexual, and social reasons in the United States.

You probably shouldn't read it.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Librarians defend your First Amendment rights!




How should you celebrate Banned Books Week (Sept. 25-Oct. 2)?
1. Read and respond to the Baltimore Sun's letter to the editor thanking Librarians for fighting censorship!
2. Read a banned book -- there are plenty at the library!
3. Watch for other events to celebrate your First Amendment rights!








Thursday, July 22, 2010

FALL HOURS!

The following are the Library's hours for FALL Semester, beginning August 30:

Monday - Thursday -- 8:00- 9:00

Friday -- 8:00 - 4:30
Saturday -- 10:00 - 3:00
Sun -- Closed

Summer hours are:
Monday - Thursday -- 8:30 - 7:30

Friday -- 8:30 - 4:30
Saturday & Sun -- Closed