Something Wicked in the Stacks: 13 Spooky Reads for Spooky Season

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(generously donated by an anonymous Friend of the Library). Winners will be announced at the beginning of November. 


No need to wander into the woods for a fright—our library shelves are brimming with chills and thrills enough to make even the bravest reader look over their shoulder. This October, step into a world where every creak of the floorboards and rustle of pages hints at something lurking just out of sight and waiting for you to check it out.

This October, the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library invites you to brave The Scary 13—a carefully conjured collection of eerie delights spanning every format we offer. From dusty tomes, to whispering audiobooks, to graphic chills, and ghostly films, these stories are guaranteed to haunt your imagination long after the last page—or end credits—fade.

From ancient monsters to modern unease, The Scary 13 pulls its nightmares from every corner of the library. Each pick

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Celebrating the *Official* End of Summer with Your Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library

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Missed out on this swag giveaway?

Good news! You've got another chance!

For National Library Card Sign-Up Month (all of September), we're giving away one Golden Library Card from Libro.fm good for 6 free audiobooks of your choosing and some sweet Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library swag. . Must have a valid library account to be eligible to win but--more good news!-- you can complete the request/renewal form online by going to the Library Account Registration form found at the link under Announcements on the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library homepage.


It may still be somewhat steamy outside, but September 22 (at 2:19 PM, to be precise) marks the official start of fall with the Autumnal Equinox.

We asked and you answered-- What was our Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ community up to this summer?

Faculty, staff, and students chimed in, and we've got a selection of books from the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library collection inspired by their stories.

This summer, Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Assistant Accountant Alma Acosta discovered the

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Your Library Wants to Know: Tell Us about Your Summer, Win Swag!

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The Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library wants to know-- what did you do this summer?

for a chance to be featured (either by name or anonymously) in a future Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library blog or social media post AND be entered to win some very excellent Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library swag.

Enter by Monday, September 1. Winners will be notified well before the autumnal equinox on September 22.

(For what it's worth, working all summer is a perfectly acceptable answer here. We get it. We worked, too. You can just fill out the form for the swag.)

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From Page to Screen: Books That Took Over Hollywood (and Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library!)

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Ever watched a movie and thought, "The book was better?"

Maybe you’re the type of person who loves to compare every detail between the novel and its film adaptation? Either way, we’ve got you covered!

Check out these incredible books—available in the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library—that have made their way to the small screen on DVD...which we also have available for you to take home!

The Color Purple

Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel is a powerful tale of resilience, sisterhood, and survival, set in the early 20th-century American South.

The 1985 Spielberg film (starring Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Danny Glover) and the;

2023 musical adaptation, both bring Celie’s journey to life with unforgettable performances.

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn’s psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage gone horribly wrong keeps readers guessing until the very end.
 

David Fincher’s 2014 film (starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck) is just as twisty, dark, and deliciously unsettling as the novel.

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Summer Movies With the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library

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A Summer of Cinematic Joy: Discovering the Magic of Movies through Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to dive into the world of cinema. This summer, let’s embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the magic of movies without confining ourselves to specific titles. The Joy of Genres & The Art of Choosing Every movie genre offers a unique flavor, a different kind of escapism. From the heart-pounding action sequences that keep us on the

Summer Reading with the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library

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Libraries and reading are associated no matter how much times change, and the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library is here to help you with your summer reading goals. Stop by the Main Campus Library during our summer hours (posted on the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library website and updated, if needed, on our Instagram) and check out our front window displays for some recommendations from our collection. The Orange County Campus is also open for your book checkout, computer use, or quiet study needs this summer. Do you like

Heart Stuff for Heart Month

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It's February, which in addition to being Black History Month, is also American Heart Month. While everyone's needs are different, there are many similar ways we can be attentive to our heart health, including understanding our blood pressure and knowing when it's too high or too low, eating more fruits and vegetables, trying to get better sleep, working on how we handle stressful events in our lives, and stopping smoking. The National Institute of Health has some great Fact Sheets to learn more

Snacks & Shorts for Thanksgiving Break

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Just a reminder that Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ, including the Library, will be closed for Thanksgiving Break on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. We'll see you again on Monday, November 27 for the final push towards the end of the semester. Many of us will be seeing our families (blood or chosen) for this short Thanksgiving break or sometime over the next month of various food holidays, and while we love them, sometimes it's nice to have a little break. If you're looking to stretch, explore, or adapt

It's SNACK to School: A Library Info Scavenger Hunt!

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Hey, Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ students, faculty, and staff? Want to win prizes just for learning more about your Library? Good news! Have we got the virtual scavenger hunt for you! Fill out the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library's SNACK to School Virtual Scavenger Hunt for for a chance to be entered in a drawing to win a gift basket full of Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ and Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library swag AND some snacks to get your first few weeks started off right. While the literal baskets will vary, the prize packs will not. Each

Reading Greatly in 2023: The Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Library Reading Challenge

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A little unfinished business first-- Need to fill out your 2022 challenge form? Here it is! Since we're a little late releasing the new list this year (and everyone deserves a little grace sometimes when we're able), you've got until Friday, January 13, 2023 to complete and submit the 2022 Reading Challenge form. If you've already filled it out, no need to do it a second time. Want to revisit old challenges? Check out our new Read Great Things Challenge LibGuide website for the ghosts of reading