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The Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library is where many students of Gustavus Adolphus College spend endless hours studying, researching, daydreaming, socializing, reading, and writing.

Cultivate wellness and take a break from screens during a brief yoga session (led by a librarian and certified instructo...
10/12/2026

Cultivate wellness and take a break from screens during a brief yoga session (led by a librarian and certified instructor!) at the Gustavus Library. Join us in the lower level at 11:30 a.m. on October 13th and November 10th.

Even our spiders have Gustie spirit for this Homecoming Weekend! We're pleased to introduce you to Jessica, the stunning...
10/09/2026

Even our spiders have Gustie spirit for this Homecoming Weekend! We're pleased to introduce you to Jessica, the stunning yellow garden spider currently weaving a gigantic web near the library's entrance.

It's time to introduce our Student Advisory Board for 2026-27! We are grateful to have these talented and enthusiastic a...
10/02/2026

It's time to introduce our Student Advisory Board for 2026-27! We are grateful to have these talented and enthusiastic advocates as our partners in student engagement. (Save the date for Library After Dark: November 13th!)

Next Monday, October 5th, come to the library for a panel discussion in honor of Banned Books Week! The panelists--profe...
09/28/2026

Next Monday, October 5th, come to the library for a panel discussion in honor of Banned Books Week! The panelists--professors representing three academic departments--will each speak for 10 minutes, leaving time for discussion. Enter the drawing for a chance to win a free banned book!

Know what brightens a rainy, autumnal Monday? A visit to the library! If you have not had a chance to browse our display...
09/21/2026

Know what brightens a rainy, autumnal Monday? A visit to the library! If you have not had a chance to browse our display areas on the main floor, today would be the perfect opportunity. The newest (at the Reference Desk) is one of epic proportions!

Communications major and Info Desk peer supervisor Phing Xiong highly recommends working at the library. “I’ve enjoyed t...
04/23/2026

Communications major and Info Desk peer supervisor Phing Xiong highly recommends working at the library. “I’ve enjoyed the conversations and people I’ve met from working at the library.… everyone was different and brought something interesting.” It’s a good thing this tea drinker has had a front-row seat to Tea Tuesdays, as chamomile is his beverage of choice. (Just don’t have him pronounce it—the prankster will try to convince you it’s something else entirely!) Phing’s favorite fictional character is Itachi from Naruto. If you haven’t seen it, Phing recommends it to everyone. Watch it with a bowl of cookies and cream ice cream. According to Phing, the best place on campus is “anywhere you have your people.” Thanks for being one of our people, Phing; we wish all our seniors and the entire Class of 2026 all the best as you finish your time at Gustavus in the coming week!

Did you know that the Gustavus Library now has low-lit and mid-lit study rooms where adjustable lighting is also availab...
04/20/2026

Did you know that the Gustavus Library now has low-lit and mid-lit study rooms where adjustable lighting is also available? As you're cramming for finals and looking for a good spot to camp out this week, keep your eyes peeled for these signs that indicate different lighting options!

Today we join the entire campus community in celebrating the inauguration of our 18th president, John Volin. When Dr. Vo...
04/17/2026

Today we join the entire campus community in celebrating the inauguration of our 18th president, John Volin. When Dr. Volin started last summer, the library purchased a collection of books in his honor, choosing recently published academic works to represent each discipline taught at Gustavus. Those books are currently on display in the library's Hasselquist Room, and all are available for patrons to use! Congratulations to Dr. Volin, his wife Valeria, and their family on this momentous occasion.

Next up in our Senior Spotlights is psychology and Spanish major McKenna Rooney. McKenna credits supervisor Allison and ...
04/16/2026

Next up in our Senior Spotlights is psychology and Spanish major McKenna Rooney. McKenna credits supervisor Allison and her coworkers with making the job fun and appreciates “getting recommendations from patrons on books to read” while working at the Info Desk. McKenna is team coffee and also team library—her favorite hangout spot on campus is the library because “it’s so peaceful and truly has spaces for everyone, no matter what they may need.” She will never stop recommending Demon Copperhead (Barbara Kingsolver) or chocolate ice cream. Her favorite fictional character, Percy Jackson, is a nostalgic pick: “He’s witty, relatable, kind, and endlessly human. I grew up alongside him and always find myself drawn back to his adventures.” We wish you all the best on your future adventures, McKenna!

The first of our Senior Spotlights this year just so happens to coincide with Student Employee Appreciation Week! Meet B...
04/09/2026

The first of our Senior Spotlights this year just so happens to coincide with Student Employee Appreciation Week! Meet Breckin Cathers, who will be graduating next month with a degree in biology and a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Breckin enjoys their library coworkers and having "access to lots of books," of course! Breckin started drinking coffee in high school and wouldn't change a thing with that daily habit; their favorite dessert is brownies, and their favorite hangout spots on campus are their room and the "second floor of the library facing Old Main." Becca from the Pitch Perfect franchise is Breckin's pick for favorite fictional character, admirable for her independence and cool style. For those on the Heated Rivalry bandwagon, Breckin also recommends the Windy City series by Liz Tomforde and encourages their friends to join in watching NCIS. We appreciate you, Breckin!

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