June is African American Music Month

The library staff has assembled a new display to celebrate the African American Music Month. The display showcases different music genres and artifacts that mixes modern and traditional aspects of African American music. Come and participate in our survey to voice your opinion about African American musicians, your favorite African American music genre, etc. The exhibit should be available until the end of July. Enjoy!

Cerritos College Commencement 2009

Congratulations to Library Student Hourly Workers Fernando Ibarra and Hongmei Xu!

Both graduated on Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. in Falcon Stadium. Fernando received his Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hongmei received her Associate in Arts Degree in Art and Design with Highest Honors. We are all so proud. Way to go guys!

Hongmei Xu after receiving Degree

Hongmei Xu and Monica Lopez Hongmei Xu and Deb Moore Fernando Ibarra and Monica Lopez Deb Moore and Fernando Ibarra

Children’s Book Week - May 11-17

Hi everyone, Come and join us in celebration of the Children’s Book Week from May 11-17. The library staff has assembled a beautiful display of their most memorable children’s books. This fun exhibit will certainly bring back childhood memories. Do you have a favorite children’s book? Share it with us on the sheet next to the display. We hope you enjoy the exhibit!

Hongmei's Art at the Art Gallery

Last week, Paula Pereira and Nick Metz, both circulation workers, visited the Cerritos College Art Gallery to see HongMei Xu’s masterpieces. Hongmei has been working as a library aide in the library for over a year and the library staff has been aware of her exceptional art talents. She painted a beautiful portrait of her daughter named “The Gift For My Daughter Alice” and she also has an abstract piece made with plaster.

Hongmei, Paula, & the painting

Student Art Exhibition 2009

May 4 – June 4 Day hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 am – 4:00pm Evening hours: Tues. & Wed. 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Thank You Library Staff

From left to right: Robin Brugger, Linda Tan, Nick Metz. Deeann Fraser, Paula Pereira, Vanessa Rodriguez. Not shown: Laura Smuts

On Wednesday April 29 the Library Dean and librarians honored the dedicated library staff by presenting them with a basket of scrumpteous goodies from Harry & David. Since we all love to eat, we thought fine food was the perfect way to thank our hard-working staff for all they do to keep our library running. Without them we'd be lost!

National Library Week - April 12-18

Hi Everyone, We would like to invite you all to visit YOUR library from April 12- 18 to celebrate the National Library Week with us. This year’s theme, established by the American Library Association, is how “Worlds connect @ your library." To commemorate, the library will feature a new display of the staff favorite books, we will be giving away bookmarks, and most importantly, we will be waiving fines. Just go to the circulation desk to check if you qualify to have your fines waived. We hope to see you here!

National Women’s History Month

March is National Women’s History Month

and this year’s theme is “Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet". The library staff has assembled a special display to honor those women who have been passionate about saving our oceans and forests. Visit the library to learn about the many contributions that women are making in the effort to save our planet and to get your own inspiration to make our planet greener!

Spring 2009 Library Newsletter

The latest edition of the Cerritos College Library Newsletter is now available online and at various locations around campus. Read all about the latest services and features offered by the library. Some of the interesting articles in the Spring 2009 Newletter include:

Meet the Dean African American History Month Large Crowd at the Library Chat with Librarians Library Blog is Here Becoming a Librarian Reserve Books Enroll of Library 100

Click here to read the Spring 2009 Library Newsletter.

Inform your mind!

Learn about President Obama

Now it is official! History has definitely been made! Barack Obama is our 44th U.S president and he is here to bring change. In order to keep you well informed about his life and legacy, the library has several books about President Obama available for check out. Also, find out about the governmental tactics our new leader plans to utilize in the years to come. Title: Barack Obama and the future of American politics Call Number : E901.1 .O23 S77 2009 New Book Section Title: Barack Obama : this improbable quest Call Number: E901.1 .O23 W56 2008 New Book Section If you need more specific information, please contact your librarian either in person, via chat, or by phone (562) 860-2451 ext. 2425.

New Library Hours

The library hours will change slightly for the Spring 2009 semester due to the recent state budget woes. The library will close one hour earlier Monday - Thursday and two hours earlier on Saturday. We'll open our doors for the Spring Semester on Monday January 12 and our hours will be:

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

For the latest information on library hours, click here. We look forward to seeing you at YOUR Cerritos College Library soon!