Lesley University Library

Librarians don’t just give you answers, we teach you what to question next✨ “Navigating the Noise: Media and Information Literacy in a Changing Landscape” was this year’s theme for the Fenway Library Organization’s Information Literacy Symposium hosted at yesterday (April 29th, 2026.) Tyahra Angus, Administrator of Library Services presented a talk titled “Curating for the Community: How Collaborative Book Displays Amplify Voices in the Library.”

“Curating book displays for the community means thoughtfully selecting books, eBooks, and other circulating materials around meaningful themes that reflect the interests and identities of the people the library serves. It involves highlighting diverse voices, providing context, and often collaborating with others to create displays that encourage discovery, connection, and deeper engagement with ideas and perspectives.“

Thank you to the hosts and the presenters! Each offered such powerful, priceless insight about how each of their institutions are filtering facts from fiction⚡️





 

What a powerful way to close out the 2026 Thought Leadership Lecture series ✨
A huge thank you to Andrea Wang (MFA Creative Writing ‘11) and Jason Chin for an unforgettable Finnegan Lecture this past week at Lesley University. From the deeply personal story behind Watercress to the magic of collaboration between author and illustrator, their conversation was both moving and inspiring⭐️
We loved hearing about the importance of telling your own story, diving into meaningful, in-person research, and embracing the creative process together. Your honesty, artistry, and passion reminded us how stories—especially the hard, tender ones—connect us to our roots and to each other.
Grateful to the Evelyn Finnegan ’48 Lecture Series and the Finnegan Family for making this special evening possible 💛
Here’s to honoring our histories, sharing our voices, and continuing to create children’s books that last generations.

🚨TOMORROW🚨
Join us at 5PM April 9th at Lesley University for a truly special evening with the award-winning creators of Watercress 🌿
✨ Meet author Andrea Wang and illustrator Jason Chin as they share the story behind their acclaimed picture book and their creative journey.
📚 Whether you love storytelling, art, or children’s literature, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Learn more about the Thought Leadership Series: tinyurl.com/3cb5mhde
Bring a friend, spread the word, and get ready to be inspired!

🚨 COUNTDOWN TO APRIL 9 — JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 🚨
Join us at 5PM at Lesley University for a truly special evening with the award-winning creators of Watercress 🌿
✨ Meet author Andrea Wang and illustrator Jason Chin as they share the story behind their acclaimed picture book and their creative journey.
📚 Whether you love storytelling, art, or children’s literature, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Learn more about the Thought Leadership Series: tinyurl.com/3cb5mhde
Bring a friend, spread the word, and get ready to be inspired!

❄️📚 December is here, which means it’s officially Hibernate With a Good Book season. As the days get shorter and the blankets get cozier, our Lesley staff have gathered their most-loved reads to help you settle into the winter magic. From stories that warm the heart to page-turners that keep you up past your bedtime, we’re sharing the books that make this season feel a little more enchanted.

Check back in with this month for book recommendations! Happy hibernating—and happy reading. 📖✨

As the seasons change we are all less inside with a good book, and more outside with a good book! 📕 📘📙📗We thought this would be a perfect time to host another Free Book Give Away at Lesley Libraries!

@ Sherrill Library Atrium - Mon. November 17th starting at 11 am. We will be giving away library materials including but not limited to: Books, journals, magazines, and more for FREE to our Lesley Community!

If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected]

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we welcome November — and with it, Native American Heritage Month✨
Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting a variety of resources that celebrate Native and Indigenous voices and perspectives spanning anthologies, poetry, picture books, adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as juvenile and young adult titles. From timeless folklore to intimate interviews and complex love stories, there’s a whole world of stories waiting to be discovered
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Do you have a favorite story, book, or other resource that offers insight into the Native American experience? We’d love to hear your recommendations!

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Are you a part of the Lesley Community and want to learn how to make a Digital Picture Book? 📚Come create a visual story using Canva Wednesday, November 5th 11am to 2pm at Sherrill Library Atrium. This could be your start in Children’s literature!✨✨

Recap from Monday’s first ever event in the Sherrill Hall Makerspace✨🪴 Thank you to for partnering on this event and guiding us in making new crafts to beautify our spaces. And special shout out to the students who came and shared their creativity👏🏾👏🏾 Our next post will be about the next event coming November 5th about creating your own Picture Books! Stay tuned👀

Are you a Lesley student who loves Fall Themed Fun!? 🍂🍁🍃Check out this fun and festive fall-themed event where Lesley Students can make their own Fall themed creations Monday October 27, Sherrill Hall Makerspace 11am - 2pm. Bring your friends and get creative! Options will be provided for an assortment of Fall themed crafts. Come make something with us!