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Friends of the Geisel Library
The Friends of the Geisel Library support the intellectual traditions of the college through their engagement with library and archive collections and programming.
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Forms of Instruction
All library sessions are tailored to specific class assignments and most often include hands-on active learning activities that enable student to practice their research and information literacy skills, as well as begin their research with the librarian and course instructor present. Library sessions may cover any number of topics, such as how to search the library's databases and how to critically evaluate sources.
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Fall Book Group Schedule
Geisel Library Book Group
Geisel Library hosts a book group that meets 2-3 times each semester. All members of the college community are welcome to attend.
This fall we will be reading and discussing two books.
October 5, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | DeCiccio Reading Room
"All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson
Available at Geisel in print or through Overdrive's Libby App as an ebook or audiobook with a college ID.
Our discussion takes place during Banned Books Week, October 1-7, 2023 as this book was listed as the 2nd most challenged book in 2022. Join us to discuss the book and why it was challenged.
November 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | DeCiccio Reading Room
"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett
Copies of "The Vanishing Half" will available at Geisel's Circulation desk for you to borrow 4 weeks prior to the book group discussion with a college ID.
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Frazzle Free Finals
Saddle up for finals week!
Frazzle Free Finals: Rodeo Show
Schedule
Wednesday, 5/8
- 11 AM - 1 PM Pet-A-Pooch with Susan and Lucy
- 9 PM Java Jolt with John Dillon (Library Director)
Friday, 5/10
- 2 PM - 3 PM Pet-A-Pooch with Wendy and Finley
Monday, 5/13
- 3 PM - 4 PM Pet-A-Pooch with Tom and Takoda
Ongoing Activities 5/8 - 5/14
- Watch our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook feeds for Snack Attack!
- Relaxation Station near Reference Desk and on the Lower Level
- Cornhole and bubbles outside the library (weather permitting).
- Find the Cowboy - Dusty Dewy and his horse have wandered off the ranch! If you spot him, herd him back to the Circulation Desk for a prize
Visit our Frazzle Free Finals guide for more information.
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Frazzle Free Finals: The Nutcracker Ballet
FRAZZLE FREE FINALS
The Nutcracker Ballet, December 7 - 13
Events & Activities
Nutcracker on the Shelf
Find the Nutcracker somewhere on a library shelf, and bring him to the Circulation Desk for a prize!
Pet-a-Pooch
In collaboration with the King Edward Society, Pet-A-Pooch is back at the Geisel Library! Come and celebrate the end of the semester with our furry, four-footed friends.
Friday, 12/8 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Wendy & Finley
Saturday, 12/9 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Tom & Takoda
Monday, 12/11 | 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Susan & Lucy
Java Jolt with John Dillon, Library Director
Take a study break, visit with friends, and grab some sweet treats, hot beverages, and laughter with John Dillon, during our always-highly-anticipated JAVA JOLT!
Thursday, 12/7 | 9 - 10 p.m.
Snack Attack
Watch for Geisel's Sugar Plum Fairy to roll out the snack cart! A variety of sweet and salty treats will appear at least daily, but you never know quite when. Keep an eye on our X and Instagram feeds to find out when the Snack Attack is on!
Relaxation Station
Take a study break and stop by our relaxation station near the Reference Desk for coloring pages, crosswords, cards, and games.
Hot Tea & Cocoa
Need a hot drink to soothe your mind? Stop by our hot tea and cocoa station to make yourself a beverage to get you through your study session.
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