Boatwright Memorial Library

Have a wonderful Spring Break, Spiders! 🕷️🌸

We were honored to welcome as our featured speaker for the 35th Annual Peple Lecture this past weekend! Thank you, Dr. Simard, for sharing your fascinating insights into the complex networks of trees and the critical importance of forest conservation. 🌳

"This is a book not so much about us saving the trees. It's more about how the trees will save us." 🌳

On March 2nd, world-leading ecologist, Suzanne Simard, will be visiting campus as the featured speaker for the 35th Annual Peple Lecture! Don't miss her inspiring talk on the interconnectedness of nature and the complex, social world of forests. Register for free today at sl.richmond.edu/xz !

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Finding the Mother Tree | Suzanne Simard 'This is not a book about how we can save the trees. This is a book about how the trees might save us'.No one has done more to transform our understanding of...

Due to inclement weather, Boatwright Library will be closing early this evening at 8:00PM and Parsons Muisc Library is closed the rest of today. If you need assistance please email [email protected].

Due to inclement weather Boatwright Library and Parsons Music Library will close today, Feb. 11 at 5:00 p.m. Stay safe, Spiders!

Stop by and print UR own Valentine's card TOMORROW from 11am-1pm! 💘

Book Arts will have presses set up on the 2nd floor of Boatwright Library, so you can create a hand-crafted card for whoever your valentine may be this year!

Upcoming Events:
Book Arts Studio Valentine’s Card Printing
🗓️Friday, Feb 7
⏰ 11 am - 1 pm
📍2nd floor Boatwright Library

Science Valentine’s Card Printing
🗓️Tuesday, Feb 11
⏰ 12 - 2 pm
📍Gottwald Science Center

Join the Friends of Boatwright Memorial Library for the 35th Annual Peple Lecture, featuring the world’s leading forest ecologist Dr. Suzanne Simard!

Leader of The Mother Tree Project and a professor at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Simard’s groundbreaking research on how trees communicate and the necessity of protecting our forests against climate disaster has captured global attention. Her book, Finding the Mother Tree, reveals the complex, social world of forests and how they’re able to communicate strength and vulnerabilities through underground networks.

Don’t miss this inspiring lecture on the interconnectedness of nature and how these bonds enable our survival! Register today using the link in our bio.

Due to the continued impacts from regional water system issues, Boatwright Library will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10.

All pending book requests will be available for pickup starting on Monday, Jan 13.

Thank you for your understanding!

Happy Holidays from Boatwright Memorial Library! Wishing you a season filled with joy, discovery, and inspiration 🌟

The end of fall term is finally here! Check out our updated winter hours ❄️

Good luck with finals week, Spiders! 🤞

Here’s a friendly reminder of the library’s study zones to help you find your ideal study space:
🤐 2nd Floor - Silent Study - No Talking or Noise
🤗 1st Floor - Collaborative Study - Low Voices Allowed
🤫 B2 - Quiet Study - Whispering Only

Good luck with finals week, Spiders! 🤞

Here's a friendly reminder of the library's study zones to help you find your ideal study space:
🤐 2nd Floor - Silent Study - No Talking or Noise
🤗 1st Floor - Collaborative Study - Low Voices Allowed
🤫 B2 - Quiet Study - Whispering Only

Take a study break with Boatwright Library TODAY! 🤗

Join us today through Thursday from 1-5 PM at the information desk for free hot cocoa, snacks, and stress relief activities (while supplies last).

We're thankful to be a part of a beautiful community on campus. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving Break! 🍂

We're finally in the homestretch of the fall semester! 🍂

Don't forget, Boatwright Memorial Library is here to support you and help you finish 2024 strong. 💪

Our Book Arts Studio has been busy hosting community events!

Recently, they made a stop at Virginia Museum of History & Culture for a printing workshop using Legos, celebrating the new Traveling Legos exhibition. 🧱 They worked with over 300 children in just a few hours!

Then earlier this week, they partnered with Partners in the Arts, giving Chesterfield County Public Schools teachers a hands-on learning experience in visual storytelling and bookmaking techniques. 📖

Follow on IG to see what else they’re up to 👀