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“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

Posted in Events, Libraries, Library Outreach

2nd Annual Library Scavenger Hunt is a Hit!

We are proud to report that the Library completed its second photo scavenger hunt without injury or (as far as we know) indecent or illegal activity.  Actually, this is technically just an assumption. There was one less person when everyone

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

Sleuthing Sandpipers? Yes. Here’s Why…

  The symbol of this year’s scavenger hunt, a sandpiper, is quite accidentally a literary one, making it thereby appropriate for the environment. 

Posted in Library Instruction, Library Outreach

2nd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt

Stony Brook University Libraries are proud to host our 2nd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt this October!

Posted in Events, Libraries, Library Instruction, Library Outreach

SBU Libraries: More Than Just Books

SBU Libraries is more than just a collection of over 2.1 million books, journals, and databases, though those are, arguably, our greatest asset.

Posted in Central Reading Room, Library Outreach, Melville Library

Library Regatta Success Highlighted in The Statesman

Stony Brook University Libraries gained recognition by The Statesman for their Roth Regatta efforts!

Posted in Events, Journalism, Library Outreach, Melville Library, Stony Brook University

April contests, activities in the Central Reading Room

This month the Central Reading Room is providing patrons with fun distractions and a chance at prizes, just for using our services.

Posted in Central Reading Room, Libraries, Library Outreach, Melville Library, New and Notable, Reference, Research

Conference: “The Italian Literary Canon in Nineteenth-Century England”

Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 4 p.m. Center for Italian Studies Conference: “The Italian Literary Canon in Nineteenth-Century England” Organized by Giuseppe Gazzola, Stony Brook University, with presentations by Professors Anthony Oldcorn, Brown University, Giuseppe Gazzola and Robert Viscusi, CUNY/Brooklyn. The

Posted in Events, Italian, Italian American Studies, Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives

Special Event: “Chinese Food and Herbs: Available, Fresh, Healthy, Natural, and Sustainable”

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 12:45 p.m. “Chinese Food and Herbs: Available, Fresh, Healthy, Natural, and Sustainable” A lecture by Dr. Jacqueline M. Newman, with a food tasting to follow. This talk will explore the terms Available, Fresh, Healthy, Natural, and

Posted in Asian and Asian American Studies, Events, Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives