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Books on Display in February

Stop by Geisel Library to view two book displays, available through February 28, 2025. 

You are also welcome to borrow any materials that are on display.

Infinite Hope

This year Saint Anselm College’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., takes inspiration from a quote from Dr. King’s February 1968 sermon “Shattered Dreams,” in which he states: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and the College’s 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Program, Geisel Library is highlighting items from our collection that focus on Dr. King’s life and reflect his message of hope for social change and vision of an equal society.  Check out the display on the main floor across from the IT Help Desk.

Celebrating Black Photographers

In celebration of Black History Month, this display pays tribute to photographers who have shaped (and continue to shape) history. The artists featured here represent just a small portion of the countless Black photographers who have played an essential role in documenting human life.

Pope Benedict XVI

An intellectual giant of our era, Pope Benedict XVI wrote prolifically both before and during his Pontificate. At Geisel Library, we are fortunate to possess numerous works written both by and about him.  We hope you enjoy our display honoring this teacher and pastor.

Image of the aurora borealis taken by NASA scientists. text reads February 2025 books on display

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Book Group "Year of Wonders"

March 21, 2024
9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting in the Library Classroom (upper level of Geisel) to discuss "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks. 

Description

"When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition" (GoodReads.com).

All are welcome to attend.

Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage

year of wonders book jacket

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Becoming a Nurse Writer: Using Writing to Advance the Profession of Nursing and Accelerate Individual Career Growth

October 27, 2023
8:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

As we enter a post pandemic healthcare world, never has it been more important for nurses to share their voices. Year after year, nurses have been deemed the most trusted profession by the public, so what we have to say matters. This workshop will explore the ways in which nurses can use writing to not only advance the profession and impact the future of health care but also accelerate their own career growth. Writing can be for the self, as a means of processing challenging clinical experiences (Hello! Pandemic!), writing academically for other nurses and health professionals, or writing for the general public with blogs or news articles. Topics include: Idea generation, writing for journals and getting published, and sharing your voice with the public through blogs and articles.

 

Multiple speakers

Nursing contact hours- 5

Cost $99

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Book Group Discussion: All Boys Aren't Blue

October 5, 2023
9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

During Banned Books Week October 1-7, 2023, we will host a book discussion of the second most challenged book in 2022, "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson. 

"In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys" (GoodReads.com).

SAC Students, Faculty, Staff and Monks may access the book at Geisel in print or through Overdrive's Libby App as an ebook or audiobook

We hope to see you there.

All Boys Aren't Blue Book Cover

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Books on Display in March

Stop by Geisel Library to view several book displays during the month of March.

You are also welcome to borrow any materials that are on display.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Author of the famous Lord of the Rings tale, J.R.R. Tolkien was a 20th century English Catholic writer who has inspired the imagination of many readers throughout the world. We are fortunate to have works by and about Tolkien in our Geisel collection. Please take a moment to view our display highlighting Tolkien's books.

Women's History Resources

This book display highlights the remarkable stories of women who have made and continue to make a lasting impact through their leadership, courage, and resilience. These books celebrate their achievements, showcasing how they overcame challenges and broke barriers in various fields, from politics and science to arts and social activism. By reading their stories, we can draw inspiration and strength from their experiences, while also gaining a deeper appreciation for the diverse ways women have shaped history.

Verdant Volumes: Books in Every Shade of Green

Explore our collection of books featuring vibrant green covers to find your next favorite read.

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Book Group Discussion: The Vanishing Half

November 9, 2023
9:30 am EST - 10:30 am EST

We will host a book discussion of "The Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett.

"The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect" (GoodReads.com)?

Copies of "The Vanishing Half" will available at the Circulation Desk for SAC Students, Faculty, Staff, and Monks to borrow 4 weeks prior to the meeting date. 

We hope to see you there.

The Vanishing Half Book Cover

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Books on Display in April

Stop by Geisel Library to view several book displays during the month of April. 

 

Artificial Intelligence

This display on Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers an assorted selection of titles that explore its history, ethics, applications, and future potential. This display highlights how AI is shaping technology, society, and our daily lives. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these books provide a way to consider the impact of the AI revolution.

Saint Catherine of Sienna

Saint Catherine of Siena, a 14th-century Italian mystic, was an influential figure in her relatively short life. She was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970. We hope you enjoy this display of books about this holy and loyal daughter of the Church.

William Shakespeare

Celebrate the Bard's 461st birthday with his rich and timeless themes, characters and language this April.

Asian American and Pacific Islanders

This month, we honor the literary voices of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Explore the powerful verse, prose, and unique perspectives of these AAPI authors.

Color woodcut print of five surfers riding waves in Honolulu, Hawaii, by Charles W. Bartlett, 1920
Surf riders, Honolulu / Charles W. Bartlett, color woodcut, 1920, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Color woodcut print of five surfers riding waves in Honolulu, Hawaii, by Charles W. Bartlett, 1920

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Bean Distinguished Lecture Series - Scientific Investigation of Art: Seeing Objects in a New Light

April 8, 2024
4:30 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT

Dr. Richard Hark, a conservation scientist at Yale's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, will discuss how our appreciation of a work of art is highly influenced by the lens through which we view it.  Using examples drawn from the collections at Yale and the Victoria and Albert Museum, his presentation will describe the analytical tools that were used to coax objects into revealing their secrets.

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Being F1rst

First-generation students share why they chose Saint Anselm, and what their biggest challenges and successes have been along the way to becoming an Anselmian.

Tarialis Deleon '23