Milne Library News

Tuesday November  25: Closing at 9PM 

Wednesday November 26: Open from 8AM to 4PM
(Peggy will NOT be here this week but will return the following week)

Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 27: Closed

Friday November 28: Closed

Saturday November 29: Closed

Sunday November 30: Open at 2PM 

Milne Library wishes everyone a safe and peaceful break!

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On Friday December 5 and Tuesday December 9, the Publishing and Creativity Studio is hosting an educational makerspace where we will explore the fascinating history of cardmaking and “letter-locking” as well as try some of these techniques ourselves. 

Stop by Milne 319 any time from 12-3 PM on 12/5 or 12/9 to learn something new and make a card for a friend, faculty member, or loved one. Take a break from studying to get creative and express gratitude at the end of the semester! We hope to see you there!

November is National Native American Heritage Month. 

"National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the traditions, languages, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. It was officially designated in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush to recognize the rich history and culture of Indigenous peoples in the United States." - American Library Association

Celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. Check out our cultural collection to learn more about their importance and history!

Visit the Milne Library Native American Heritage Month Collection 

Native Land Digital is an interactive map that helps users identify Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties associated with any location. By entering an address or browsing the map, students, faculty, and staff can see the layered histories of the land they inhabit. The platform is managed by an Indigenous-led board and emphasizes fluid, overlapping boundaries that reflect complex histories rather than fixed colonial lines.

The map includes three key data layers—territories, languages, and treaties—and provides links to additional resources when available. It also offers teaching materials, including a Teacher’s Guide and practical guidance on crafting meaningful land acknowledgments.

While North American coverage is strongest and information depth varies, the site is accessible, easy to navigate, and transparent about its limitations. It’s best used as an entry point for further learning, research, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

Native Land Digital is recommended for academic libraries, faculty, students, and DEI initiatives.

Peggy ILean will be at Milne Library this Sunday, October 19 at 11 am for wags, wiggles, and comfort!

Location: Milne Main Floor, behind the stairwell at her favorite sunny spot. Come join us!

Join the Publishing and Creativity Studio to make fall-themed journals on Tuesday, October 28th at 6 PM.

The Publishing and Creativity Studio is located on the Main Floor of Milne Library, Room 215.

We will be using recycled materials to do this fun, relaxing project that will introduce you to book-binding.

Sign up using this link! Fall Journal Making Workshop Sign-Up

Meredith Harrigan will be speaking about her recent publications with Milne Library Publishing at Pittsford Community Library this Sunday (Oct 12) at 2pm. Her books recount her experiences following a diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson's Disease in the form of an illustrated children's story that recounts “Merry's” journey to understand and process the grief she feels over losing her smile. While exploring in a community park, she finds solace and inspiration in sights and sounds along the way. Registration is recommended.

Link to Registration & Info:

https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/15286479

Meredith's books are available freely online: https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/noteworthy/

Join Milne Library from October 5th–11th in celebrating Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read, and highlights the value of free and open access to information.

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Held in the last week of September or first week of October, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

Check out Milne Library's list of banned books!

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

Visit Milne Library's Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Collection to learn more about the fascinating stories, extensive history, and vibrant cultures. 

Please join Milne Library in welcoming our new therapy dog! Peggy-ILean is a four year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Peggy was featured during April’s therapy dog event hosted in the Union Ballroom and is full of wiggles and kisses.

Peggy will be visiting Milne Library on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM behind the main staircase on the main level with her parents, Brian and Rebecca.

Peggy's first visit will be September 17 at 4:30 PM. Please stop by to meet Peggy and pick up some Peggy swag gifts and sweet treats! 🐾❤️