@MVCCLibrary

Moraine Valley Community College Library

 Palos Hills, Illinois
lib.morainevalley.edu
Joined October 2009
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Some students catching a soccer game on campus c. 1990. Enjoy those outdoor sports before the winter weather hits! #fbf #mvccarchive
Photograph of a group of students kicking a soccer ball to each other on campus grounds c. 1990

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Next week is Banned Books Week. Are you reading any books that have been challenged or banned?
A graphic that includes a small section of the book covers of the 13 most challenged books in 2022. Text reads: Let Freedom Read. ala.org/bbooks, American Library Association

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We're in the C Building until 1pm with books, snacks, and freebies! Come say hi!
Librarians standing at a table with books and giveaways in the C building

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Tables with books in the C building

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Tables with books in the C building

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Join us tomorrow in the library at 11am for a visit from Argonne scientist John T. Murphy. He'll discuss the contributions of Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace and how we can view them in light of modern issues, like artificial intelligence. buff.ly/44WiYfz
A close up of a typewriter, showing the words "artificial intelligence" typed on the paper.

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Missed a library event or want to know what's coming up? Watch events on demand on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/3DoOhVY
A speaker in front of a large group of students during a library event.

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There was no mistaking that was the B building! Notice how much the landscaping and fixtures have changed (photo c. 1980). #fbf #mvccarchive
Black and white photo of the B building circa 1980 with the photo showing the building once had an enormous "B" painted on the side and original landscaping that has since changed

ALT Black and white photo of the B building circa 1980 with the photo showing the building once had an enormous "B" painted on the side and original landscaping that has since changed

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One of the most popular items in the library is this giant heart model! You can borrow this model and so many others at the desk by the library entrance.
A large model of a human heart on a table in the library.

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Have you checked out our New Arrivals section by the study rooms? Check back often to see what's new at the library!
New books face forward on shelves in the library.

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New books face forward on shelves in the library.

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New books face forward on shelves in the library.

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Join us tomorrow in the library at 12pm to find out what happens when we isolate, fail to learn about, disregard, or create “Others” out of people who may not conform to mainstream norms. buff.ly/3RmOFLL
A monstrous hand reaches out to a human hand. Text reads: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. "I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the Fallen Angel."

ALT A monstrous hand reaches out to a human hand. Text reads: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. "I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the Fallen Angel."

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Maybe you're not into puzzles, but we think this one will Grogu on you! Stop by the library anytime we're open and help put together the current Community Puzzle!
A partially completed puzzle on a library table of the Star Wars character Grogu.

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In the days before streaming, students would have to visit the library and fire up the ol' record player (photo c. 1970). #fbf #mvccarchive
A photograph of a record player with the album cover of Stg. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and heads phone next to the record player

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Donut Dudes is up and running at the library! Stop by and get some snacks!
Donuts on display.

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The menu at Donut Dudes offering donuts and coffee.

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The Donut Dudes sign at the library.

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Join us in the library at 11 am tomorrow and meet one of MVCC's new trustees! Learn about her career in politics, the intersection of politics and public policy, and why bipartisanship is important. buff.ly/3sDu4Zc
A large brick Moraine Valley sign at the college's entrance.

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Our One Book One College selection this year brings us back to our roots with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! Watch out for some fun events about monsters and horror this semester! Graphic created by student Kassie Fabara.
A graphic of a monstrous hand reaching out for a human hand, like a similar scene in Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam. Text reads: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The creature returns! Moraine Valley Community Library 2023- 2024.

ALT A graphic of a monstrous hand reaching out for a human hand, like a similar scene in Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam. Text reads: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The creature returns! Moraine Valley Community Library 2023- 2024.

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Join us tomorrow at 11 am in the library for a discussion of literary monsters and social taboos! Learn more: buff.ly/3Rcn1Rz
A monster from a medieval painting.

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Welcome back to class! Chalkboards seem to be a relic of the past in classrooms now. This is a classroom shot at MVVC from 1972. #fbf #mvvcarchive
Color photograph showing students and an instructor sitting around a table with mathematical equations written on a chalkboard in the background

ALT Color photograph showing students and an instructor sitting around a table with mathematical equations written on a chalkboard in the background

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Get updates from the library through Canvas! Self enroll to get our newsletter every two weeks: buff.ly/3aUomqg
A phone with a photo of a lounging cat as its wallpaper. A notification on the screen says "New Update From the Library". Text with the image reads, "Get updates from the Library in Canvas"

ALT A phone with a photo of a lounging cat as its wallpaper. A notification on the screen says "New Update From the Library". Text with the image reads, "Get updates from the Library in Canvas"

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We had a blast at Fall Fest today! Thanks to everyone that stopped by to talk to us at the library booth!
Librarians at the booth at Fall Fest. The booth is covered in books, snacks, and swag.

ALT Librarians at the booth at Fall Fest. The booth is covered in books, snacks, and swag.

A library assistant sits at the library booth giving double peace signs to the camera.

ALT A library assistant sits at the library booth giving double peace signs to the camera.

Library books at the library booth

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Library books at the booth.

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Join us tomorrow at Fall Fest! We'll have things to give away and books to borrow! Come find out about all the things you can do at the library!
Two smiling, sunglasses wearing librarians stand outside at a pair of tables covered in books.

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Next time you're in the library, help us put together our community puzzle! Check back for a new puzzle when each one is completed!
A partially completed puzzle on a table in the library.

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