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Special Topics Guides

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Guides

Research guides focused on diversity, equity & inclusion.

2026-2027 Common Read

The Library’s research guide for this year’s Common Read, Diaries of War: Two Visual Accounts from Ukraine and Russia.

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Jurassic Shark Book Club meets Tuesday, October 13th

Discussing the beginning of the book through the 3rd Iteration section.
Diversify your research with the library's Multi-Cultural Resources Guide

If you're looking to diversify or research, or researching topics focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the library's Multi-Cultural Resources Guide can help! It provides a wealth of library resources, as well as links to a variety of other related guides.
Reading Taiwanese Literature with Dr. Lu: A Reader's Guide to Taiwan Travelogue

Join Dr. Nick Lu for an exciting conversation about the Taiwanese novel, Taiwan Travelogue
What is health literacy?

Learn more about what health literacy is, why it's important, & how to evaluate information.
Events in the Library: Spring 2026!

Welcome back! This semester, get involved at the Library!
The Poughkeepsie Public Library Bookmobile (Rover) Returns

Visit the Bookmobile to borrow books, sign up for a free public library card, and more!
Black History Month: Honoring & Celebrating Black Authors

February is Black History Month! To celebrate, the library has put together a few recommended fiction books by Black authors.
Check out the library's financial literacy resources, in-the library and online, this Financial Literacy Week!

Marist University is celebrating Financial Literacy Week this March, and the library has numerous resources to help you start your financial literacy journey.
Celebrate National Social Work Month!

Come celebrate National Social Work Month with the library's display! The theme for this year's celebration of social work is “Uplift. Defend. Transform.”
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Visit our display to access resources and see original artwork by Marist students
Mangazibit: The Many Sides of Manga

Come check out this semester's Manga display!
Get Back into Moby Dick Club!

Thursday (April 16) join us for the return of Moby Dick Club!
Banned Books Week at the Library

Learn about our events and display
The Book (and craft) Club is Back!

And meetings start September 15th!
Fall Events at the Library

Mark your calendars and join us at the library for these exciting programs.
The Poughkeepsie Public Library Bookmobile (Rover) Returns to Campus

Visit the Bookmobile to borrow books, sign up for a free public library card, and more!
Announcing the 2026-2027 Common Read, Diaries of War: Two Visual Accounts from Ukraine and Russia by Nora Krug

The 2026-2027 Common Read, Diaries of War, is available in the library
New Education Resources at the Library!

The library has two new education resources, a Storytime Suggestions collection and a Juvenile Literature Guide!
Check out the library's new Children's Books!

The library has new children's books on a variety of topics! Come in and check them out!
New Loan Periods for Course Reserves Materials

Faculty can now choose between three loan periods for Course Reserve Materials.