Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis on Flickr
Summer is here! The water is cool, the sun is shining, and the Library is open.
Throughout the St. Mary’s summer session the Library hours are:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
So if you want to get a jump start on your SMP, work on a summer research project, or just need a break from the heat, stop in and say hello! We’ll be happy to see you.
Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis on Flickr
Summer is here! The water is cool, the sun is shining, and the Library is open. That’s right, throughout the St. Mary’s summer session we’ll be here Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
So if you want to get a jump start on your SMP, work on a summer research project, or just need a break from the heat, stop in and say hello! We’ll be happy to see you.
Reading on the Beach by Courtney McGough on Flickr
Last weekend I broke down. I bought a Kindle (a Kindle Paperwhite to be exact). Despite my ambivalence towards e-reading, it’s getting harder for me to deny the conveniences of an e-reader. I’m a reader. Although chasing a toddler around the house has but a kink in my reading style, I still try to get in as much eyeball-to-text time as I possibly can. When I go on a trip, I take as much care and effort packing my reading materials as I do packing my clothes. This little 5 x 7 inch device is making upcoming travel so much more convenient and amazingly less stressful. Instead of trying to squeeze in 3-4 different volumes I can just pop that Kindle in my purse and call it a day. It’s fantastic.
Will I stop buying and checking out print books from the library? No way. In fact, as I type, I have two books on my nightstand from the St. Mary’s County Library. The Kindle is just a new addition to my reading lifestyle and a great way to kick off the summer reading season. If you’re interested in getting your summer reading off right, the SMCM Library can help.
Kindles
We have 6 different Kindles for SMCM students, faculty, and staff to borrow loaded with all kinds of fantastic fiction. Want to find out what all the Game of Thrones fuss is about? Read it on our Kindle Fire. Curious about Gone Girl or Kate Atkinson’s latest, Life after Life? Read one on a Kindle Touch. For more about our Kindles and the books on them, check out our online Kindle Guide.
Popular Reading Collection
If you’re more of a print-on-paper kind of reader. We have you covered. Our popular reading collection has a great selection of fiction and non-fiction bestsellers to help you take a break from heavy academic reading. Take a walk up to the 2nd floor and hang a left. In the reading area you’ll find a beautiful water-front view and our awesome Popular Reading Collection.
St. Mary’s County Public Libraries
I wouldn’t be doing my due-diligence as a librarian if I didn’t do a little cross-promotion. We are fortunate to have an amazing public library system in our county. If you haven’t visited one of the branches in Lexington Park, Leonardtown, or Charlotte Hall, please do it. Their book, movie, and music selection is amazing! A few weekends ago I picked up Tom Perotta’s The Leftovers, a copy of the Alabama Shakes album, and Dinosaur vs. The Potty, a board book for my son. They have fun summer programming for kids too!
Summer Book Club
Since you’re doing all this reading anyway, you might as well win a prize or two for your efforts. The SMCM Library’s Summer Reading Program continues this year and gives all SMCM students, faculty, staff, and alumni a chance to contribute book reviews to the Summer Reading Blog and win prizes.
Happy Reading,
Ronnie
The library’s summer hours are now in effect. You can continue to stop by the library during the summer months Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We’re closed on Saturday and Sunday. After the mad rush of finals the library is now calm, cool, and filled with awesome librarians, library staff, computers, and books.
We will be closed for the following holidays:
Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)
Independence Day (Thursday, July 4)
Stop by and see us. We’re not at the beach yet!
From Wednesday, May 9, 2012 through Saturday, August 25, 2012, the library and Media Center will be open:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
The library and Media Center will be closed Saturdays and Sundays and on Memorial Day (May 28) and Independence Day (July 4).
Access to the Archives is available by appointment. Please contact Kat Ryner at (240) 895-4196 or khryner@smcm.edu.
