This fall, economic and business students went on their annual finance trip to New York City.

Bag Lunch Book Group

All members of the Saint Anselm College community are invited to attend a book discussion of "Our Nig, Or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black" by Harriet E. Wilson.

Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk by January 22, 2025.

Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 
Time: 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. 
Location: Library Classroom, upper level of Geisel.

Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches to the book group meeting. 

Description: 

"Our Nig is the tale of a mixed-race girl, Frado, abandoned by her white mother after the death of the child's black father. Frado becomes the servant of the Bellmonts, a lower-middle-class white family in the free North, while slavery is still legal in the South, and suffers numerous abuses in their household. Frado's story is a tragic one; having left the Bellmonts, she eventually marries a black fugitive slave, who later abandons her" (GoodReads.com).

Published in 1859, this book is considered to be one of the first books written by an African American woman to be published in the United States (Wikipedia). Born in Milton, Harriet E. Wilson was also a native New Hampshirite (Wikipedia).

Stop by Geisel Library to view two book displays, available through January 31, 2025. 

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

The Presidency and the White House

Every four years, including this year, the Inauguration of the President of the United States occurs at 12 Noon (Eastern Time) on January 20th. On display are items from Geisel's collection that pertain to the U.S. Presidency and to the White House, the Official Residence and Office of the President of the United States.  Additional texts are housed at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

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.

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.

All members of the SAC Community are invited to attend a book group discussion of "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. We will be meeting in the Library Classroom (upper level of Geisel) at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024.