The Chat That Could Save Your Grade
All FRCC libraries are now offering 24/7 live chat with librarians to answer your questions! Get info from a real live human, one-on-one, whenever you need it.
Banning Books: A Threat to Free Expression
As a librarian, banning books is something I have pretty strong feelings about. With Banned Books Week (September 18-24,) I felt motivated to write this post.
College Hill Library Temporarily Moving to FRCC
This summer, the College Hill Library building is closed for a large-scale HVAC project. Find out what (and where) library services will be available.
How to Find Time in Your Schedule to Read
Front Range’s Boulder County Campus has an All-Campus Reads program, this year with a “local” choice — “Fig” by adjunct instructor of creative writing Sarah Schantz. It’s a great choice because the book, Sarah’s debut novel, won the 2016 Colorado Book Award (Young Adult category). The book also was named by National Public Radio as […]
Need a Great Read? These Books Are Worth a Look
The 2016 National Book Awards season is upon us—a perfect reason to celebrate some of the best books of the year. Last month, the National Book Foundation released its longlists of honorees in four categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people’s literature. Winners were announced on October 13 and will be celebrated at the National […]
10 Reasons to Join a Study Group
Through my years here at Front Range Community College, I have discovered a variety of resources and useful tools that have helped me achieve academic success. Of all of them, though, study groups have been the most beneficial—hands down. Think study groups aren’t for you? You may have a laundry list of reasons why you […]
5 Cool Reads for Hot Summer Days
Not sure what book to bring with you on vacation this summer? From thrillers to business smarts, here are a few fiction and non-fiction recommendations. Look at your local library to find these or similar titles. Oh, and don’t forget to ask about e-reader options while you’re at the library. Theft: A Novel by BK Lauren […]
Benefits of Reading for Pleasure
Feeling overwhelmed with school? Is the majority of your time spent on school, studying, and work? Need a break? Take some time to read for fun! Pleasure reading can give you a much needed time out from the stresses of life and has numerous benefits. Taking the time to read for fun has many different […]