Waidner-Spahr News and Events: Book Displays

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates June 19, 1865. On this day, 250,000 enslaved African Americans in the state of Texas were freed by executive decree, marking the end of slavery in the United States.

Find related materials on our Juneteenth resource guide and the National Museum of African American History & Culture, or consult with a librarian by emailing ask@dickinson.libanswers.com

Timely Topics: Alumni Publications

In celebration of Alumni Weekend (June 13-15), check out one of these books published by Dickinson alumni from reunion classes. This display features books published by Dickinson graduates from 1955-2020!

For more information, you can consult with a librarian by emailing ask@dickinson.libanswers.com.

What's new at Waidner-Spahr? 

Visit New Items in the Library to browse recently-added books, e-books, films, and more!

Immigrant Heritage Month

This display of memoirs and fiction honors the stories, experiences, and lives of immigrants in the United States.

Find related materials on our Together for Justice resource guide, or consult with a librarian by emailing ask@dickinson.libanswers.com