National Library Week Continues

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Library Open House between 1 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, to celebrate National Library Week. There is one more activity in honor of the week. On Thursday, April 11, attend the Library Data Byte conversation, 11:10 a.m.-noon in MCTR 2237. Join the Data Governance Council and the library as we look at library resources and usage at LLCC.

Library Open House

Library Open House & Edible Book Winners

Photos from the 2024 entries to the LLCC Library Edible Book Festival.

Congratulations to LLCC student Annie Prevett and Professor Susan McClintock, the winners of the 2024 Edible Book Festival. Annie book entry was, “The World of Pooh,” and Susan’s book entry was “The Monster at the End of the Book.”

The Edible Book Festival was part of National Library Week!

The LLCC Library is a great resource for the students and staff of the college. Please celebrate with us at a variety of events this week around campus in honor of National Library Week! Learn about the ways we’re here to meet student’s needs and serve the LLCC community.

More ways to celebrate:

  • Wednesday, April 10 – All staff and faculty are invited to visit us during the Library Open House, 1-3 p.m. Meet our library staff, and browse around the library spaces while you enjoy cookies and drinks.
  • Thursday, April 11 – Attend the Library Data Byte conversation, 11:10 a.m.-noon in MCTR 2237. Join the Data Governance Council and the library as we look at library resources and usage at LLCC.

Edible Book Festival is Today

Edible book festival. April 9.In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12), the LLCC Library hosts its annual Edible “Book” Festival today.

  • 7:30-11 a.m.: Drop off Edible “Book” entries at LLCC Library.
  • 11 a.m.-noon: Public voting for their two Favorites.
  • Noon: Winners announced, prizes given and “Books” eaten.

Celebrate National Library Week with the LLCC Library!

It’s National Library Week!

The LLCC Library is a great resource for the students and staff of the college. Please celebrate with us at a variety of events this week around campus in honor of National Library Week! Learn about the ways we’re here to meet student’s needs and serve the LLCC community.

Ways you can celebrate:

  • Monday, April 8 – Stop by the Library table at the LLCC Eclipse Party, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. We’ll have free solar eclipse viewing glasses, pinhole projector bookmarks and candy!
  • Tuesday, April 9 – Enjoy our Edible Book Festival. View and vote for your favorite creations from 11 a.m.-noon in the library, and then stick around to taste them! Prizes will be awarded to the top two winners, and all “book” creators will receive a gift!
  • Wednesday, April 10 – All staff and faculty are invited to visit us during the Library Open House, 1-3 p.m. Meet our library staff, and browse around the library spaces while you enjoy cookies and drinks.
  • Thursday, April 11 – Attend the Library Data Byte conversation, 11:10 a.m.-noon in MCTR 2237. Join the Data Governance Council and the library as we look at library resources and usage at LLCC.

Volunteers Needed for Edible Book Fest on Tuesday

Edible book festival. April 9.In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12), the LLCC Library will host its annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up with the online participant entry form.

Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes.

You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly, and let your imagination run wild! Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian, leslie.ross@llcc.edu.

Schedule at a Glance for participants on Tuesday, April 9:

  • 7:30-11 a.m.: Drop off Edible “Book” entries at LLCC Library
  • 11 a.m.-noon: Public Voting for their two Favorites
  • Noon: Winners Announced, Prizes Given and “Books” Eaten

Library Open House set for April 10

Librarians from the LLCC library stand side by side for a photo in the LLCC Library.
LLCC employees! Save the date for the LLCC Library Open House, Wednesday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m. Come chat with the library team and learn about some of the ways we’re here for LLCC students, and you! Enjoy cookies, drinks and register for a prize drawing. Departmental open houses are a collaborative learning opportunity for all LLCC employees.

 Volunteers Needed for Edible Book Fest

Edible book festival. April 9.In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12), the LLCC Library will host its annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up with the online participant entry form.

Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes.

You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly, and let your imagination run wild! Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian, leslie.ross@llcc.edu.

Schedule at a Glance for participants on Tuesday, April 9:

  • 7:30-11 a.m.: Drop off Edible “Book” entries at LLCC Library
  • 11 a.m.-noon: Public Voting for their two Favorites
  • Noon: Winners Announced, Prizes Given, & “Books” Eaten

Library Open House set for April 10

Librarians from the LLCC library stand side by side for a photo in the LLCC Library.
Save the date for the LLCC Library Open House, Wednesday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m. Come chat with the library team and learn about some of the ways we’re here for LLCC students, and you! Enjoy cookies, drinks and register for a prize drawing. As always, everyone is welcome.

Bring your favorite book to life with an inspired food or dish

Edible book festival. April 9. In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants  are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!

Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!

Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.

Schedule at a Glance

  • 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off edible “book” entries at LLCC Library.
  • 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
  • Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded and “books” eaten.

How edible is your book?

Edible book festival. April 9. In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9 and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants  are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!

Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!

Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.

Schedule at a Glance

  • 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off Edible “Book” entries at LLCC Library.
  • 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
  • Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded, & “Books” eaten.