Hot Chocolate Study Break on Reading Day
Need a moment to relax? Come take a study break at the library on Reading Day with hot cocoa, cookies, and crafts! 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Hollins Room. Sponsored by Health & Counseling and the Library.
Relaxation Lounge in the Hollins Room
Starts on Reading Day! Come to the Hollins Room (3rd floor) for relaxation. You can make a cup of tea, take a break with coloring and origami, or just get a good nap.... Get the rest you need: you deserve it!
Snacks @ 7 pm in the Coffee Commons
Starts on Reading Day! Every night of exams starting at 7 p.m., come to the Coffee Commons (1st floor) for snacks and hot drinks. We'll help you fuel your studies! Wishing you the best as you finish projects & exams....
Longer hours for exams start Sunday
Need some more study time? Starting this Sunday, December 7, the library will be open until 2 am! Here's our full schedule for extended hours, Reading Day and Exams: Sun. Dec. 7 12 pm - 2 am Mon. Dec. 8 - Mon. Dec. 15 8:30 am - 2 am Tue. Dec. 16 8:30 am -
Carrel & Locker Reservations for Spring – Reserve Now!
Reserve a carrel or locker in the library! The reservations form will open December 1 at 8 am. Save the date and for for further information, contact Shawna Battle, battlesa@hollins.edu
Travel Literature Exhibit
Our newest first floor exhibit celebrates 70 years of the Hollins Study Abroad program: Literary Nomads has travel literature, memoirs, and books by Hollins faculty and students, exploring the countries where Hollins students have gone over seven decades of travel. Come check it out!
New archives exhibits showcase luxury and botany
Come check out two new archival exhibits on the library's second floor! The first, Hollins History in Objects: The Tiffany Clock, 1890, shows the history of a luxury gift made by the Hollins faculty to college President Charles Lewis Cocke and his wife Suzanna on their 50th wedding anniversary. Deadly Dosage: Poisonous Plants in Hollins’ Books
Tinker Day Exhibit from Archives
"Get Out into the Mountains," Tinker Day at Hollins The outfits, the songs, the recipes, scrapbook photos, and more....don't miss the Tinker Day exhibit from the Hollins Archives! Now on the library's 3rd floor. Starting back in the 19th century with climbing the mountain in floor length skirts, students have reinvented the tradition every year.
New! Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Changes
We are excited to announce that the library has moved to a new InterLibrary Loan system! You can now see all of your library loans together and place requests directly from OneSearch. For more information: InterLibrary Loan Policies and FAQ Video: ILL in OneSearch overview (3 min.) Thank you for your patience as we work