Library Announcements
- There is a possibility the library will be closed September 2nd to 4th due to HVAC maintenance activities. We will strive to be open if at all possible. A reminder that the Computer Lab in room 202 and the 4th floor Student Lounge are also available for use whenever the library is closed.
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All students, faculty, and staff of the Roanoke Higher Education Center are invited to attend Back-to-School Night in the RHEC Courtyard on Thursday, September 11th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The RHEC will provide FREE vouchers for a food truck on-site, as well as games, giveaways, and prizes. Booths representing RHEC Student Services will be present, including the Library! So come say hi! Please RSVP to guarantee your food voucher.
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National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 16th! Not registered to vote yet? Drop by the library on the 16th, and we can help! Already registered to vote? We will also be providing handouts and information on mail-in voting and early voting. Either way, stop by for some freebies and treats!
Deadlines to keep in mind for this November's general election:
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First day of in-person early voting at your local registrar's office: September 19, 2025
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Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: October 24, 2025
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Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: October 24, 2025
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Last day of in-person early voting: November 1, 2025
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Election day!: November 4, 2025
Register to vote, check your registration, or apply for an absentee ballot online!
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
What do you get with an RHEC Library Card?
Don't have a card yet? Apply for a new library card during the month of September and receive a free student planner!
Current students, faculty, and staff of RHEC Member Institutions may apply either in person or online for a library card.
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Upcoming Library Programs
♟️ Casual Gaming Night
Friday, September 5th | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join our newest community program all about tabletop gaming! Several popular board games will be provided, as well as drinks and snacks. Players are encouraged to bring their favorite board game with them.
More info and registration.
🎨 Peaceful Paint Night
Thursday, September 18th | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This monthly art program is free and open to the community. All supplies will be provided, as well as drinks and snacks!
More info and registration.
☕ Coffee, Tea, & Poetry
Tuesday, September 23rd | 6:00 pm. - 7:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to share their work (or work they admire) in a safe, judgment-free space. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
More info and registration.
| | Featured new academic, professional development, and study guide titles: | | | | |
Medical Terminology by Beverley Henderson & Jennifer L. Dorsey
A resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex.
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My Friends: A Novel
by Fredrik Backman; translated by Neil Smith
New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a stranger's life twenty-five years later.
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Water Moon: A Novel
by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets--and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop in this dream-like and enchanting fantasy novel.
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Raising Hare: A Memoir
by Chloe Dalton
A moving and fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman's unlikely friendship with a wild hare.
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Featured Resource:
Taylor & Francis eBooks
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The Taylor & Francis database contains over 120,000 eBooks covering the subjects of science, technology, engineering, medicine, humanities, and social science.
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How to access: If you're connected to the RHEC network, via wired access or wi-fi, you automatically have access. Off-campus access available by entering your RHEC Library Card number. (Need a card? Apply here!)
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This Month's Virtual Display:
Books About the Labor Movement and Activism
Happy Labor Day! Not just signifying the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is meant as a recognition of the American labor movement, as well as the contributions made by workers to the development of the U.S.
The library is celebrating Labor Day by featuring books in our virtual display about the history of the labor movement, as well as the ongoing struggles for workers' rights and fair compensation.
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