MGCC Library Blog

It's officially the summer semester! It's been quiet on campus, but exciting things are still happening at the library. New books have been arriving, and we'd love for you to come by and check them out! We're also celebrating P r i d e M o n t h with a book display that features LGBTQ+ authors and stories. In addition, several of our leased books will be leaving the library at the end of the month, so stop by and take a look at those as well! A few of the books from the Pride Month and New Arrivals displays are listed below. Don't forget to also check out the MGCC LibGuide ! New books scroll along the bottom; clicking on a title will give you more information, including whether or not it is available for checkout! And remember: Students, faculty, and staff can check out books without a library card! John of John by Douglas Stuart: Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the island of Harris...

April is National Poetry Month! Our newest book display features the work of several U.S. Poet Laureates, including Arthur Sze (2025), Ada Limón (2022), and Joy Harjo (2019), as well as many other incredible collections of poetry. Read on to learn more about some of the books on display this month, and stop by the library anytime to take a look! Also, each week in April, we will feature some lines of a song or a poem. Come test your knowledge on which artist said what! Song lyrics are poetry, after all, and both can be so powerful. (We will share the correct answers at the end of each week.) Into the Hush  by Arthur Sze: Like wind on a lake, Arthur Sze’s twelfth book of poetry, Into the Hush , extends a language that ripples and stills, widens and deepens. Through an earned and profound simplicity, these poems move with imaginative power and emotional force and gather a startling array of contrasts—from wildfires to a sprig of sunrise, from gunshots to a spirit evoked by swaying c...

It's hard to believe it's already March - we're almost halfway through the Spring 2026 semester! Some exciting things are happening at the MGCC Library this month. Read on to learn more. But first, did you know...? Faculty, staff, and students don't need a library card to check out books and materials. Study rooms are available to students on a first-come-first-served basis and  by reservation. Students can print for free  in the library! You can easily search our catalog, access our databases, and learn more about the library's services at the  MGCC Library Guide . March Library Events Poet Laureate and Visual Art Luminary Reception A reception will be held on Tuesday, March 17, from 12PM-1PM , to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Poet Laureate and Visual Art Luminary contest. Join us in the library for artist interviews, poetry readings, and light refreshments. The winning pieces are currently on display in the library. We invite the campus community to come by a...