Curated by Geisel Library staff, enjoy these thematic displays that feature the breadth and depth of Geisel's collections. All books on display are available for you to borrow.
Recognizing Senior Student Workers
At the end of each spring semester, we recognize graduating seniors who work in the library by purchasing a book in their honor for our circulating collection. This Tradition celebrates the many contributions our student workers make during their time on the hilltop. Join us in congratulating this year's graduates!
2026 Commencement
This year's commencement speaker is Fr. Edwin Leahy, O.S.B., Headmaster of Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, N.J., since 1972, and recipient of the first Robert F. Kennedy Award for Urban School Leadership from the National Schools that Can organization in 2014. In addition to delivering the commencement address, Fr. Leahy will also receive an honorary degree alongside alumni Jeffery T. Burke '69 and Lisa Kennedy Sheldon ’78 – will receive honorary degrees. Few alumni have given back to Saint Anselm College with the depth, consistency, and heart that Jeffrey Burke has shown over many decades. Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, Ph.D., ANP-BC, AOCNP, FAAN is the first Chief Clinical Officer of the Oncology Nursing Society, and has led clinical and educational initiatives in countries such as Cambodia, Bangladesh, Oman, Brazil, and Honduras. Check out our display of books, papers, and films about our speakers and their professional contributions.
Louisa May Alcott
This display honors the New England author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888). Raised by transcendentalist parents, Louisa found joy in reading and writing novels. In addition to her writing career, Alcott was involved with various reform movements during her life.
Saint Teresa of Avila
A 16th-century Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic, Teresa of Avila authored spiritual writings and worked to reform the Carmelite religious order. In 1970, she was named the first female Doctor of the Church. Enjoy this display honoring Saint Teresa and feel free to borrow and read any of these books.
Out of this World Reads
Blast off into new worlds, weird futures, and mind-bending adventures with these science-fiction books, music, and movies. Whether you’re into space travel, dystopian drama, or robots with attitude, there’s something here to spark your imagination.