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Another year of scavenger hunt success!

On Wednesday, October 22nd, Stony Brook University Libraries successfully pulled off another great photo scavenger hunt, thanks to some dedicated students! With some veteran hunters registering for the event, we felt compelled to redesign large portions of the hunt, puzzles and

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The Library Scavenger Hunt riddles have begun!

Each fall, as the Library prepares to host its annual scavenger hunt, we come out with a new delightfully ambiguous promotional button.  To get students into the spirit of the event, the image for each has traditionally been one that

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Registration for 3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt now OPEN!

It’s that time of year again – time for new students to don their thinking caps and race through the library for a chance to win prizes. For the third straight year, Stony Brook University Libraries will host their annual scavenger

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19th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival

July 17 marks the start of the annual  Stony Brook Film Festival at the Staller Center for the Arts, where moviegoers will enjoy ten days of terrific short and feature length independent films. Opening night kicks off with the U.S. premiere

Posted in Catalog, Cinema Studies, Circulation, Events, Film Studies, Libraries, Melville Library, Stony Brook University

Marvels & Monsters Symposium

University Libraries, the Charles B. Wang Center, and the Center for Korean Studies presents “Marvels & Monsters: A Symposium on Asian Images in Comics and Graphic narratives” on April 23 at the Charles B. Wang Center.  The symposium features writers,

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Asian and Asian American Studies, Events, Libraries, New and Notable, Social Sciences, Stony Brook University

May 7 Lecture and Food Tasting

“The Chinese in the United States: Their Early Cookbooks and Restaurants” Thank you for your interest. Due to popular demand, we have reached the maximum capacity for food tasting. You are welcome to register for the lecture, but the food tasting

Posted in Events, Special Collections & University Archives

1st Library Spy Hunt is a success!

New scavenger hunt sparks interest among faculty, students, and local community members.

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New Library Scavenger Hunt Challenges Your Research Skills!

Be a part of history as the Library takes you back in time to the Revolutionary War Era. You are now a spy, forced to solve codes, puzzles, and clues to prove your research skills and assist in the rebellion.

Posted in Events, Library Instruction, Library Outreach, Melville Library, Research

“Long Island Landscapes” A Photography Exhibit by Keith Krejci

SBU Libraries proudly present “Long Island Landscapes” showcasing the work of Keith Krejci, an accomplished photographer and SBU Libraries’ staff member. Keith will be on hand to discuss his work in the Melville Library Galleria, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from

Posted in Events, Library Outreach

Friends of the Libraries Luncheon

On October 17th, an Appreciation Lunch was hosted for the Friends of the Libraries to thank them for their continued support in building our collections and improving our services. Members enjoyed meeting and greeting each other in the casual atmosphere

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