The annual Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest is almost here and we can’t wait to see all of your creative entries! Individuals or groups are encouraged to drop off decorated pumpkins for display in the Library beginning Monday, October 21st. Everyone is invited to stop by the Library throughout the week to enjoy and vote for… Continue reading Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Author: Kelly Hand
Moraine Valley Authors 2024
The MVCC Library is excited to share with you this year’s virtual Authors Display. The faculty and staff of Moraine Valley Community College have contributed a truly impressive variety of materials that showcase their creativity and hard work from last year. In this display you can find dissertations, articles, poetry, film reviews, conference presentations, novels,… Continue reading Moraine Valley Authors 2024
Decorate A Pumpkin
It’s time to get creative! It’s almost time for the Library’s annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Individuals or groups of students, faculty, and staff are invited to decorate a pumpkin and help the Library’s pumpkin patch grow. Pumpkins can be real or artificial, but no carving is allowed. Donate your decorated pumpkin to the contest by… Continue reading Decorate A Pumpkin
Celebrate National Library Week
This week is National Library Week, a whole week of celebrating libraries. Drop in and see us. We’ll have a pop-up library at lunchtime on Monday showing off some of our favorite items. You can also join the fun all week long with our “Hue-Mongous” coloring event. Libraries are great places to learn, relax, socialize,… Continue reading Celebrate National Library Week
2023 Moraine Valley Authors
The MVCC Library is thrilled to present this year’s display of the published works of Moraine Valley faculty and staff. We received what may be a record number of submissions from all over campus. The creative works include books, articles, conference presentations, poetry, songs, stories, graphic design, photography, interview recordings, and illustrations published anytime in… Continue reading 2023 Moraine Valley Authors
Crowded Skies
Recently the US government has been shooting down some high-flying, unknown objects. The first object was recovered and can be studied for identification. The searches for the other three objects have been abandoned due to weather and terrain, eliminating the possibility of identifying the purposes and origins of the objects. As it turns out, chances… Continue reading Crowded Skies
Is This The Last Time We Fall Back?
At 2am this coming Sunday morning we fall back one hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end once again. Is this the last time? It’s possible, but probably not. If there’s one thing that most Americans seem to be in agreement about, it’s that they don’t want to change clocks twice per year.… Continue reading Is This The Last Time We Fall Back?
What To Read — After Class
Do you ever find yourself looking for something good to read that is not related to your studies, but just for fun? Check out the After Class collection in the library. The After Class collection is located on the main level, in the lounge area at the front of the library. Here you’ll find a… Continue reading What To Read — After Class
The Number 1 Way to Fight Climate Change
We’ve been talking about climate change a lot this year, as we highlight issues from this year’s One Book One College selection All We Can Save. It’s a book that addresses the seriousness of our situation, but it’s also a book of inspiration. There are many people, from all walks of life, doing great work… Continue reading The Number 1 Way to Fight Climate Change
New Book Highlights
This week is National Library Week. It’s great time to stop in and grab a book. Here are just a few of the titles you’ll find in the New Book collection in the library right now. Click on the link or the image to read more. A Peak at the New Book Collection in the… Continue reading New Book Highlights