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Fly with a Lumberjack until 4pm!Step into the cockpit for a high-flying experience with award-winning aviation journalis...
10/09/2026

Fly with a Lumberjack until 4pm!
Step into the cockpit for a high-flying experience with award-winning aviation journalist, flight instructor, and Cal Poly Humboldt Distinguished Alumni Meg Godlewski (‘87)

Tomorrow join us for the Banned Books Read Out!🕛Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm📍 Library, 1st Floor – Nordstrom LobbyRead alou...
10/07/2026

Tomorrow join us for the Banned Books Read Out!
🕛Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm
📍 Library, 1st Floor – Nordstrom Lobby
Read aloud from a banned or challenged book — bring your own or grab one from the cart! Celebrate your freedom to read. 💬📖

🧑‍🏫Whiteboard Wednesday!🧑‍🔬🌿This week students are exploring the fascinating life cycles of algae including Polysiphonia...
10/07/2026

🧑‍🏫Whiteboard Wednesday!🧑‍🔬🌿

This week students are exploring the fascinating life cycles of algae including Polysiphonia, Spirogyra, Ulva, and Laminaria. From meiosis and mitosis to fertilization and alternation of generations, these diagrams help bring some complex life cycles to life!

Another week, another student created whiteboard!👏Each week we highlight our students’ work as they bring their learning to life on the whiteboard. Their hand-drawn diagrams break down the different reproductive strategies and life-cycle stages of these algae, showcasing our students’ understanding of algal biology.🔬🦠

Join us for Banned Books Trivia –🕛TODAY at 12pm📍in Room 308 on the Library’s 3rd Floor!👥 Bring a team or join one when y...
10/05/2026

Join us for Banned Books Trivia –
🕛TODAY at 12pm
📍in Room 308 on the Library’s 3rd Floor!
👥 Bring a team or join one when you arrive — everyone’s welcome!
🏆 Come win prizes and snacks are included!

📖Kick off Banned Books Week by visiting the ALA website to read more about the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 thro...
10/04/2026

📖Kick off Banned Books Week by visiting the ALA website to read more about the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 through our Linktree!

📚 Save The Date Banned Books Week: October 4-10, 2026 📚What is Banned Books Week? It’s a national celebration of the fre...
10/02/2026

📚 Save The Date Banned Books Week: October 4-10, 2026 📚

What is Banned Books Week? It’s a national celebration of the freedom to read and a stand against censorship, book banning, and challenges to our right to access information.

This year’s theme is: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read”

✨Come to the library to see our Banned Books Week display and our exciting events you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars:

📖 Banned Books Trivia
📅 Monday, October 5 | 🕔 12PM
📍 Library, 3rd Floor – Room 308
Help kick off Banned Books Week with a friendly banned books-themed trivia competition! Great prizes!

📢 Banned Books Read-Out
📅 Thursday, October 8 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM
📍 Library, 1st Floor – Nordstrom Lobby
Join us to read aloud from a banned, challenged, or censored book. Bring your own or pick one from our curated cart of titles.

Let’s come together to celebrate the power of books, the freedom to read, and the importance of intellectual freedom. To learn more about Banned Books Week go to our Linktree in the bio.

✨ It’s Whiteboard Wednesday! ✨We’re in Week 6 of the Fall 2026 semester, and students are making the most of our collabo...
09/30/2026

✨ It’s Whiteboard Wednesday! ✨

We’re in Week 6 of the Fall 2026 semester, and students are making the most of our collaboration stations on the 2nd floor. The Library’s whiteboards are the perfect space for visual studying, brainstorming, and interactive learning.

Need supplies?
🎨 You can check out markers and erasers at the Library front desk.

In observance of Labor Day the Cal Poly Humboldt Library will be close on Monday, September 7, 2026.
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day the Cal Poly Humboldt Library will be close on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Welcome Back! Please join us today at the Library Welcome Back Open House!🗓️ Thursday, September 3🕑 2pm - 4pm📍 Library N...
09/03/2026

Welcome Back! Please join us today at the Library Welcome Back Open House!
🗓️ Thursday, September 3
🕑 2pm - 4pm
📍 Library Nordstrom Lobby, 1st floor

🔗 Connect with the Library and learn about all our services including Access Services, Textbooks on Reserve, Affordable Learning Solutions, SkillShops, Makerspace, the Sensory Friendly Space, and more!

✈️ Stop by each table to meet a few of our Library partners like Academic Advising, YES Volunteering, Humboldt County Library, and more!

Welcome to Week 5 of L4Humboldt 2026!🌞📚July 6 - 10 we have 4 L4Humboldt events👣 Wacky Sock Wednesday📅 Wednesday, July 8🕙...
07/03/2026

Welcome to Week 5 of L4Humboldt 2026!🌞📚

July 6 - 10 we have 4 L4Humboldt events

👣 Wacky Sock Wednesday
📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕙 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Library 102 – Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby

Show off your wackiest, favorite, or most interesting pair of socks! Stretch your legs, connect with colleagues, and learn more about L4Humboldt summer events while enjoying some fun conversation.

🧘 Sound Bath with Sasha
📅 Thursday, July 9
🕙 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Library 209 – Fishbowl

Take a break and unwind with a 45-minute sound bath featuring singing bowls and other instruments. Whether you're looking to relax, meditate, or reduce stress, this calming experience is the perfect midday reset.

🥁 Experience Taiko Drumming!
📅 Friday, July 10
🕙 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Library 114 – Classroom & University Lower Quad

Discover the exciting world of Japanese Taiko drumming! Learn about Taiko history, watch how the drums are made, enjoy a live demonstration, and try playing a simple rhythm yourself. Practice drums and bachi (drumsticks) will be provided!

🌿 Summer Mindfulness Space
📅 Friday, July 10
🕙 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Library 209 – Fishbowl

Relax, recharge, and reconnect through guided mindfulness practices, gentle movement, creative activities, and meaningful conversation. Facilitated by the Cal Poly Humboldt Wellbeing Team, this welcoming space is open to everyone.

All L4Humboldt events are free and drop-in—no registration required!

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1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 11pm
Thursday 7:30am - 11pm
Friday 7:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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