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Art & Photography Exhibit at Melville Library

The Stony Brook University Libraries is hosting an art exhibit on the 2nd floor of the North Reading Room. The exhibit, a collaboration between the university’s Photography Club and Art Club, showcases photography and artwork by SBU students. Thanks to

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A New Dimension of Fun: 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle

Recently, the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) provided students with a creative way to take a break from studying – building a miniature Eiffel Tower. The puzzle was a collaborative effort, with students working on the tower over the

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In recognition of Women’s History Month

This March, we’re celebrating the women who changed the world — and the books that tell their stories. Stop by the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) to explore our Women’s History Month multimedia display, featuring inspiring biographies, must-read books,

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Interactive Art: Celebrating The Books That Made Us

Throughout the month of March, the University Libraries is hosting an interactive art project in the Central Reading Room. SBU community members can take part in creating a collage based on prompts from the artist, Caden Deshommes. The project is

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Return or Renew

Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester

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Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week at the University Libraries

In recognition of #BannedBooksWeek, our library is shining a spotlight on the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of censorship. Stop by to explore our displays featuring books that have been challenged or banned—and discover why protecting our right

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BEyond Books

BEyond Books is our new Library of Things, a collection of non-traditional items that support our mission of connecting people with the resources they need. Our BEyond Books collection currently includes calculators, a bike repair kit, some games, and a

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Plant Propagation Station

Need some greenery to spruce up your dorm room or office? We’ve got you covered! Our new Plant Propagation Station, located on the 3rd floor in the Main Stacks, has a variety of plant cuttings available. Take a cutting, repot

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Voices of Independence: An exploration of the Declaration of Independence

The Continental Congress’ approval of the Declaration of Independence is commemorated on July 4th. The Declaration of Independence outlines the reasons for separating from Great Britain and the principles on which the United States is founded.  Located in the Main

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Return or Renew

Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester

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