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Drawings of orange, yellow, beige, white, and green pumpkins on a pea green background.

It's time to vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Click here to cast your vote! You can select up to 5 of your favorite drawings.

Please only vote once, you must login with your Okta credentials.

Vote between October 27 - 31

Winners will be notified on Monday November 3

Recent Posts

Friday Afternoon Movies - Native American Heritage Month 2025

Drop into the library's computer lab to relax, color, and watch a delightful video in celebration of Native American Heritage month! Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some culture and creativity. All are welcome!Fridays | 3 - 4 PMNovember 7 - Crash Course Native American HistoryNovember 14 - Native American Stories & What Hollywood Gets Wrong November 21 - Ancient Tribes that Settled the Americas Can't make it to the library? Check out this special curated collection of works in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!...

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead Alter)

To honor, remember, and celebrate our loved ones who have passed the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) has built an ofrenda or altar. This ofrenda was built with great care and respect for the traditional elements and symbolism found in Mexican, Latin American, and Indigenous cultures. Papel picado represents wind, one of the four natural elements present on a traditional altar. Candles represent fire and are placed to light the way for returning souls. The bright orange and yellow cempasúchil, or Mexican marigold, symbolizes the sun and carries a strong scent believed to guide loved ones back to the altar. While full meals can't be included, there are loved ones’ favorite refreshment or packaged sweets placed as an offering. The altar also includes elements like copal or incense, which connect us to Indigenous practices that predate the Spanish influence on Día de los Muertos.Join in this tradition by visiting the ofrenda at the Phillips Library October 27th through November 3rd. All are welcome to share and reflect on the legacy and beauty of remembering those in our campus family that have passed. ...

It's Time to Vote in the Pumpkin Coloring Contest! - Fall 2025

It's time to vote for your favorite pumpkin!Click here to cast your vote! You can select up to 5 of your favorite drawings. Please only vote once, you must login with your Okta credentials. Vote between October 27 - 31Winners will be notified on Monday November 3...

New Library Book Club's First Meeting!

Fellow Readers, gather round, for the first meeting of the new Library Book Club! Join the fun on November 10th 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Phillips Library, Computer Lab. This inaugural meeting will be packed full of exciting information and participation opportunities. Reserve the book The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark from the Phillips LibraryContact Shoshana, the Student Engagement Librarian to reserve the bookReserve the book with your public library card (a few near campus are listed below)Aurora Public LibraryOswego Public LibraryGeneva Public Library DistrictNaperville Public Library ...