Join us on Monday, December 1st, at 6:30pm in the Library Computer Lab to discuss A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.
If you haven't finished (or started) the book, no worries! Please come for the discussion; all are welcome!
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11/01/2025
Shoshana Frank
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 PM
- November 7 - Crash Course Native American History
- November 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!
10/27/2025
Shoshana Frank
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.
10/27/2025
Shoshana Frank
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
10/22/2025
Shoshana Frank
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 Library
Contact Shoshana, the Student Engagement Librarian to reserve the book
Reserve the book with your public library card (a few near campus are listed below)
10/12/2025
Shoshana Frank
Drop into the library's computer lab to relax, color, and watch a delightful video!
Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some culture and creativity. All are welcome!
Fridays | 3 - 4 PM
- October 17 - Mysterious Oceans!
- October 24 - Dinosaurs!
- October 31 - Halloween!
10/09/2025
Mariah Tennell
EBSCO has added powerful new Citation and Reference tools in EBSCOhost to help you depend your research and better understand the scholarly impact of a work.
Watch the tutorial: Using Citation Discovery and References - EBSCO Academy Video (6 min)
The Cited by feature shows how many times an article has been referenced by other scholarly works. This will help you:
- See how influential an article is in the academic community.
- Discover related works and build a strong literature review.
Citation counts are generated from the EBSCO Scholarly Graph, which pulls data from EBSCO, major publishers, and trusted data partners. Citation links are created when title-author matches identify that a work has been cited in other research.
The References features shows you the list of works that the author cited in the original article. This will help you:
- Identify research the author used.
- Quickly explore related sources.
When a work's DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is available, EBSCO check its Scholarly Graph for reference links. If matches are found, they'll be displayed under the “References” tab on the articles detail page.
Go to our EBSCOhost Research Guide to learn more about past changes.
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10/05/2025
Shoshana Frank
Vote at the library between October 5 - 11 to help grow the library's collection of banned books! Choose one of three titles from the 2024 Top Most Challenged Books. The book with the most votes will be purchased!
Library Unowned Banned Books
- ISBN: 9781481498241
- Publication Date: 2017-01-24
- Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: Five troubled teenagers fall into prostitution as they search for freedom, safety, community, family, and love.
- ISBN: 9780142402511
- Publication Date: 2006-12-28
- Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School includes good friends and great pranks but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.
- ISBN: 9781250756145
- Publication Date: 2020-09-01
- Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes--but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.
Library Owned Banned Books
ISBN: 9781549304002
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
Call Number: 3067'68'092 Kob
ISBN: 9780307278449
Publication Date: 2007-05-08
Call Number: Fiction Mor-bl
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by
ISBN: 0671027344
Publication Date: 1999-02-01
Call Number: Fiction Chb
ISBN: 9780689865190
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Call Number: Fiction Hop
ISBN: 9780786851720
Publication Date: 2008-04-01
Call Number: 813.6 Mcc-s
Additional Resources
- Library Banned Books Collection Discovery
- American Library Association (ALA) - About Banned & Challenged Books
- Get Involved, Stay Informed
- A History of Banned Books Week
10/02/2025
Shoshana Frank
Drop into the library's computer lab to relax, color, and watch a video in celebration of
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month!
When: Fridays | 3 - 4 PM
- September 19
- September 26
- October 3
- October 10
Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some culture and creativity. All are welcome!
Library Resources
10/02/2025
Briana Love
Find Your Next Great Read!
Join us on Friday, October 3 between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for our annual book sale. The event will take place at Aurora University right outside Phillips Library.
Pricing Information
Hardcover books: $1.00
Softcover books: $.50 cents
DVDs: $1.00
Cash Only!
10/02/2025
Shoshana Frank
Design or color an amazing pumpkin for the chance to win prizes!
Stop by the library and grab a pumpkin coloring sheet. Be sure to turn in your completed pumpkin at the Information Desk. Library staff will display your pumpkin in the library for others to see and vote on.
Designing Duration: October 1 - 25
Judging: October 27 - 31
Winner(s) will be notified on Monday November 3
Guess the Mosaic
Fill the mosaic in the library lobby with stickers to increase your chances of guessing correctly!
Enter in our raffle by writing down your guess with your contact information, and place it in the bin.
Drawing ends October 30th
Winner will be announced on October 31st
Win a fun filled gift bag!