Reserve a Study Room & Tutoring in the Library

 

3rd Floor Study Rooms

The Armacost Library is happy to announce that you may now reserve our two study rooms--Armacost Room and Stone Room--a week in advance with your @redlands.edu email account. Previously these study rooms were available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

From the library's home page, click on the "Hours & reservations link" to view our extended calendar. Follow the directions and be sure to check in at the front desk at the start of your reservation. That's it! 

Rooms are currently limited to 2-hours/day and a 3 days/week to help spread the joy. 

  

Tutoring in the Library

The Armacost Library is also happy to share that it's now easier to find your tutoring group and tutoring groups in the library. For years, the Library has housed multiple tutoring services, but they've often been visible only to their users. Now when you visit our extended calendar, you'll be able to see upcoming tutoring sessions, their locations, and extended calendars. 

A big thanks to our tutors and instructors for the academic support you provide our community!

Banned Books Week 2021

In collaboration with other on campus organizations and National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Armacost Library is happy to be a part of this event. Come by our Lobby and take a selfie or write down notes about your favorite banned books. Find a book on our cart and take a selfie! Don't forget to #ArmacostLibrary !!

When thinking about the countless books that have been banned and pulled from libraries around the world over time, it's difficult to understand some of the reasons as to why they were banned in the first place. Whether it be due to disgruntled parents, violence, or language, we have some of those books at the Armacost Library! 

Some of the classics today were once banned, like 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' because people had viewed Huck as a bad role model for kids and due to its offensive language and racism. 'Of Mice and Men' was banned for vulgarity, treatment of women, and racism. And 'The Color Purple' was banned for graphic sexual content, mentions of abuse, and violence. Other titles include 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, and even 'Harry Potter' by J.K. Rowling. 

Looking over the banned lists, according to the American Library Association, censoring what materials the public has access to has continued across the fields of education in various ways. Which is why Banned Books Week continues through the years to expose the titles that have been hidden away from the public. By celebrating the freedom to read and giving everyone an opportunity to explore without feeling restricted, we learn to build communities, social justice, and can become a more tolerant and accepting community. 

Come by the table at Hunsaker Plaza during your lunch hours to find out more about the events or get a button for yourself with our button press! Have fun and be safe in your exploration.