October 2023
Wimberly Spooktacular - Celebrate Halloween at the Library!

Join us for the annual Wimberly Spooktacular event on Tuesday, October 31st, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Wimberly Library Lobby.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready to have a scary good time!

Join the Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest

Do you have what it takes to write a truly chilling tale in just two sentences? Share your best scary story with us for a chance to win wireless Beats Studio Buds! All submissions must be received by 3 p.m. on October 31. Each story must be two sentences long. 

Submit your story here.
Wimberly PAWS Are Back: Join us on November 30

Mark your calendars for the next Wimberly PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) event in the Wimberly Library lobby. Stop by to spend time with K9 Vallie, a therapy dog provided by FAU PD, and get tips on battling exam-related stress and anxiety from Owls Care services.

Learn more here.
Jupiter News: Starry Nights Visiting Author Series Presents Andre Dubus III

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College hosts an evening with Andre Dubus III, the author of House of Sand and Fog.
On November 3, Dubus will discuss his craft and career and lead a master class for students and faculty in Jupiter Campus Library.
The Master Class is held at 10 a.m. and has limited space; email Rachel Luria at wilkesreads@fau.edu to register. The talk is at 4 p.m.

Register for the talk here.
Majestic Owls, Class of 1973, Visited University Libraries

Florida Atlantic's Class of 1973 paid a visit to the University Libraries while on the tour of the Boca Raton campus, before getting inducted into the esteemed Majestic Owls Society.
The Owls especially enjoyed the display of yearbooks and student newspapers from their time at FAU, prepared by our Special Collections team. A particularly touching moment occurred when some of the alumni discovered themselves in the old issues of the newspapers.

Read the full story here. 
Student Government Teams Up with University Libraries to Provide a Food Pantry
Florida Atlantic Student Government has joined forces with the University Libraries to bring a convenient and essential resource to our campus community—a mini-pantry at the library

Read the full story here.
University Libraries Collect 51 Pounds of Supplies for YWCA of Palm Beach County

In a recent Bra Drive, University Libraries collected 51 pounds of essential bras and shelter supplies. These supplies will be donated to the Young Women's Christian Association of Palm Beach County.

Read the full story here.
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