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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✨ TOMORROW! ✨ Join the Banned Books Club for their in-person discussion of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. 📆 Thursday, Oct. 1 ⏰ 4 p.m. Eastern 📍 Snell Library 160 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/17384240

Banned Books Club
at Northeastern University Library
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Thursday Oct. 1
4 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library 160

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fall is here and there's no better way to get in the spirit than by checking out some photos of falls past in the @nu-archives.bsky.social's Boston Globe Library collection 🍂 📸 Roxbury, 1988 📸 Boston Common, 1974 📸 Uxbridge, 1975 📸 Boston Common, 1969 #tbt

A young toddler wearing a coat and winter hat holds a rake

Two people face each other and hold hands while kicking fallen leaves. They are smiling and seem to be dancing

An elderly woman wearing a coat, hat, and gloves rakes a pile of leaves

A squirrel stands on a small pumpkin in front of a cart of pumpkins and mums

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There's one more week of September, so make sure to submit your #NUReadingChallenge title for a book that takes place on a college campus. Need some inspiration? Here are some of the books other members of the @northeasternu.bsky.social have read this month.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Next week at the library: book clubs, webinars, and arts and crafts! ⬇️

LIBRARY EVENTS
September 21 - 27

Fusion Book Club Social & Book Swap
Book club
Monday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. EDT | Snell Library 215

Smart Start: Foundations of Evidence Synthesis
Webinar
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. EDT | Online

Banned Books Club: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Book club
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. EDT | Online

DH Open Office Hours: Colleen Nugent McLean
Presentation
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m. EDT
Snell Library 260

LIBRARY EVENTS
September 21 - 27

Writing & Researching Your Path to Success
Webinar
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m. EDT | Online

Art & Artists' Books in the Archives
Open house
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3 - 5 p.m. | Snell Library 160

Virtual Library Orientation Drop-In
Drop-in
Thursday, Sept. 24, 12:30 - 2 p.m. EDT | Online

Learn About the Banned Books Club
Table
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m. EDT
Snell Library Lobby

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This photo from the Northeastern News (Vol. LXXII, No. 4) highlights the grand opening of the @northeasternu.bsky.social Latino/a Student Cultural Center on Forsyth Street. #HispanicHeritageMonth #tbt 📸 James Nash 📰 Northeastern News Courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social @huntnewsnu.bsky.social

Newspaper photo of three people marching and holding flags.

Headline: Celebrating cultural unity...

Caption: Flagbearers parade down Forsyth Street during opening festivities for the Latino/a Student Cultural Center. See story, page 5. (News photo by James Nash)

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

September's #NUReadingChallenge theme is a book set on a college campus. Get in the mood for a new semester by browsing our list of recommended titles in our latest blog by Brooke Williams. librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277284

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026

September
A book set on a college campus

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Next week at the library: book clubs, board games, and resource experts! ⬇️ northeastern.libcal.com

Library Events
September 14 - 20

Fusion Book Club Pop-Up
Drop-in table
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 - 3 p.m. EDT
Snell Library Lobby

Reading Challenge Pop-Up
Drop-in table
Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 17
1 - 3 p.m. EDT
Snell Library Lobby

First Year Book Club
Presentation and discussion
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m. EDT
Snell Library 215

Board Game Collection Pop-Up
Drop-in table
Thursday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT
Snell Library Lobby

Meet with an Expert: protocols.io
Friday, Sept. 18, 9 - 10 a.m. EDT
Snell Library 215

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Whether you're taking notes during a lecture or working hands-on in a lab, we hope your classes are getting off to a great start. Get some inspiration from these former Huskies, courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social. 📸 Mechanical engineering classroom, 1940 📸 Physiology lab, 1960

A classroom of students writing at desks covered with open books

Three students look at science equipment in a lab

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As you start your classes, the library wants to wish all the Huskies at @northeasternu.bsky.social good luck this semester!

Welcome back, Huskies!

Good luck this year from your friends at the library!

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Welcome back, Huskies! As you settle in for the fall semester, here are some important ways the library can help @northeasternu.bsky.social students with your research (and relax!).

Image of a student studying outside of Snell Library with the words "Library Facts."

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Kick off the semester with the library! 🏳️‍🌈 Queer grad students can browse LGBTQ+ collections at @nu-archives.bsky.social. 📚 The Reading Rural Book Club is discussing Out in the Rural. 🔍 Learn about library resources at our open house. northeastern.libcal.com

Library Events
September 7 - 13

Archives Open House for Queer Grad Students
Open house
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library 077

Reading Rural Book Club: Out in the Rural
Book discussion
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Eastern
Online

Library Resource Open House
Drop-in open house
Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library 215

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There's a week left in August — plenty of time to participate in this month's #NUReadingChallenge theme! August's theme is a book by an author local to your campus, so devour some local flavor before the 2026-27 school year kicks off!

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
August
A book by an author local to your campus

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Snell Library has resumed its 24/7 hours for any member of the @northeasternu.bsky.social community with a valid Husky card.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join Reading Rural Book Club as they discuss Out in the Rural, the story of the first community health center in the U.S. 📆 Wednesday, Sept. 9 ⏰ 6 p.m. Eastern 📍 Online 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/16989124 All are welcome!

Reading Rural Book Club
Out in the Rural
A Mississippi Health Center & Its War on Poverty
Thomas J. Ward Jr.
Wednesday, September 9
6 p.m. Eastern
Online

IMAGE: Cover of Out in the Rural

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Preserving the legacy of Boston cultural leader Elma Lewis has been a top priority for the Digital Production Services and @nu-archives.bsky.social teams. Get an update on the process and see what the collections include from Joy Zanghi and Sarah Sweeney: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277255

A Black man sits to the left of a large painting. The painting is mostly black with light and gradient arcs and squares.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📚 Happy August! 📚 This month's #NUReadingChallenge theme is a book by an author local to your campus. This is a great time to learn about some nearby authors and check out their work.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Don't forget to celebrate the country's 250th birthday by reading a book about American history for the July #NUReadingChallenge! Looking for inspiration? Here are a few titles that members of the @northeasternu.bsky.social community have read so far.

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
July reads

The British Are Coming
The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777
Rick Atkinson

Image: Cover of The British Are Coming over a graphic of the American flagx

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
July reads

The Children
David Halberstam

Image: Cover of The Children over a graphic of the American flag

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
July reads

The Lost Founder
James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution
Jesse Wegman

Image: Cover of The Lost Founder over a graphic of the American flag

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Reading Rural Book Club focuses on public health issues in the rural community. All are invited to join - whether you've read the title or not. July's selection is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. 📅 Wednesday, July 8 ⏰ 6 p.m. Eastern 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/16988665

Reading Rural Book Club
Join the Reading Rural Book Club to discuss the intersections between rural life/work and public health.
All are welcome whether you've completed the reading or not.

Demon Copperhead
Barbara Kingsolver

Wednesday, July 8
6 p.m. Eastern
Online

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, Snell Library will be closed Thursday, July 2, 10 p.m. through Monday, July 6, 7:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Happy Independence Day!
Snell Library will be closed Thursday, July 2, 10 p.m. through Monday, July 6, 7:30 a.m.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy July! In honor of America's 250th birthday, the #NUReadingChallenge for this month is a book about American history. So grab a title (or e-book or audiobook) about the founding fathers, the civil rights era, more recent history, or anything while you watch fireworks! 🎆

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
July
A book about American history

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

While Boston has World Cup fever, revisit @northeasternu.bsky.social soccer history with the 1929-30 team, courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social ⚽

Black and white soccer team photo. 18 men are lined up in three rows wearing matching dark uniforms. Two older men at the ends of the second row are wearing suits, while one player in the center of the back row is wearing a shirt with NU on it.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Also - learn about write and gay rights advocate Nancy Walker, whose papers are the latest addition to the @nu-archives.bsky.social's LGBTQA+ History collection today at 1 p.m. Eastern in the Archives and online.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Don't forget — visit our STEM Pride Table in the Snell Library lobby from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern to learn about our LGBTQA+ related STEM resources!

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Snell Library will be closed this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. The building will close Thursday, June 18, at 10 p.m. and reopen Monday, June 22, 7:30 a.m. We hope you have a meaningful and happy Juneteenth weekend.

Snell Library will be closed
Thursday, June 18, 10 p.m. ET through Monday, June 22, 7:30 a.m. ET in observance of Juneteenth.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The library is hosting a pair of events next Tuesday, June 23, to celebrate #PrideMonth. 🏳️‍🌈 STEM Pride Table: Browse some of our STEM resources that focus on LGBTQA+ resources ⏰ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET 📍 Snell Library lobby 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/16996875

STEM Pride Table
Tuesday, June 23, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Snell Library Lobby

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Celebrate #PrideMonth by learning about Boston writer and gay rights advocate Nancy Walker, whose donated articles, correspondence, photos, and other materials are available through @nu-archives.bsky.social. Learn more in our latest blog post by Irene Gates: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277206

Nancy Walker rests her head on a stone birdbath. Behind her is a house and car.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congrats to Eliza, the May #NUReadingChallenge winner! June's theme is "a book about activism." From individuals to major movements, there are countess inspiring stories available. Get some inspiration and learn what @northeasternu.bsky.social read last month: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277186

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge
2026

June
A book about activism

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

There's only a few more days to read a book with a non-human protagonist for the May #NUReadingChallenge theme. From robots to animals to monsters, and even a sentient Roomba, here are some titles from @northeasternu.bsky.social readers.

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
May Reads

A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Becky Chambers

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
May Reads

Interview With the Vampire
Anne Rice

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
May Reads

Dungeon Crawler Carl
Matt Dinniman

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
May Reads

The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
Glenn Dixon

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congrats to our April #NUReadingChallenge winner Quoc and to all our participants! May's theme is "a book with a non-human protagonist," whether animal, robot, or inanimate object. Get recommendations, and see what @northeasternu.bsky.social read last month: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277172

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
May
A book with a non-human protagonist

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

☀ SNELL LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS ☀ Snell Library will be closed Saturday nights and Sundays throughout the summer and will resume regular 24/7 hours on Monday, August 24.

Snell Library Summer Hours
Mondays, 7:30 a.m., through Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Library will be closed Saturday nights and Sundays.

Snell Library will resume 24/7 hours on Monday, August 24.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The @nu-archives.bsky.social has recently processed a collection of materials from Big Dig archaeologist Beth A Bower. Her documents, photos, and artifacts provide a rich history of the project, as well as archaeological findings. Learn more: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277163

Five people with orange vests and hard hats look into a hole dug into the dirt

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Tomorrow, Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran will discuss his book Eclipsed Horizons and his research on the untapped potential of the "dark proteins" of the human genome: 📆 Tuesday, April 28 ⏰ 12 p.m. Eastern 📍 SL 215 & online 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/16596898

Eclipsed Horizons
Unveiling the Dark Genome
A talk with Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran

Tuesday, April 28
12 - 1 p.m. Eastern
Research & Teaching Hub
Snell Library 215
and online

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The April #NUReadingChallenge theme is a book recommended by a librarian so what better way to celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek than by checking out some of our staff's favorite reads! Full list of recommendations: tinyurl.com/NULibRecs

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
April reads

The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman

Recommended by Amanda Calabrese

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
April reads

Everything is Tuberculosis
John Green

Recommended by Tamara Uhaze

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
April reads

Shadow Ticket
Thomas Pynchon

Recommended by Dan Cohen

Northeastern University Library
Reading Challenge 2026
April reads

Wild Dark Shore
Charlotte McConaghy

Recommended by Brooke Williams

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the library this #NUGivingDay! Your gift will help us continue to support the @northeasternu.bsky.social community and allow the @nu-archives.bsky.social to keep Boston's history alive!

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Do you have spirit? We know you do! Post a photo of your family, child, or pet in Northeastern gear with #NUGivingDay before 8 p.m. for a chance to win $1,000 for the fund of your choice.

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Calling all alumni! Your fellow Huskies make your #NUGivingDay gifts can mean more: 15 alumni donations = $1,000 from Marie Berry, BHS’86, BHS’18 25 alumni donations = $1,000 from Peter Manson, DMSB’65 35 alumni donations = $5,000 from Paul O’Connell, CSH givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Support from library staff, access to resources, a place to get your work done: the library can have a major impact on the student experience. If you share what program had the biggest impact on you with #NUGivingDay before 8 p.m., you could win $1,000 to the fund of your choice.

A library staff member with a smiling student in Snell Library

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The @nu-archives.bsky.social houses and carefully curates a diverse and growing collection of historical records relating to @northeasternu.bsky.social, as well as Boston’s fight for social justice. Giving to the Archives/Documenting Boston fund will help us preserve this important history.

A person sits at a desk wearing white gloves and looking through a file folder of archival materials

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Thanks to generous parent donors, your gift to the library can mean even more! 40 gifts to any library fund will unlock an additional $8,000 while 90 will unlock $15,000. Help us reach our #NUGivingDay goals! givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

on’t forget about the Hidden Husky Challenge! If you find a hidden husky around @northeasternu.bsky.social Boston campus & post a photo of yourself with #NUGivingDay, you could win $500 for the program of your choice. (Note: Library mascots Ruggles & Roxie do not count as hidden huskies.)

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The Library Dean’s Innovation Fund helps create and support transformative initiatives and services, such as GIS, data visualization, and the Recording Studios and builds new collections and collaborative learning spaces. Support it this #NUGivingDay: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-detai...

Aerial view of a student working in Snell Library

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Your gift to the library can mean even more thanks to the Eleanor Lurensky, CSH’47, CPS’62, Library Memorial Challenge. When the library receives 50 donations to any fund, Adam and Harriet Kuhn, PNT’24, will give an additional $10,000! givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It’s #NUGivingDay! The library supports the entire @northeasternu.bsky.social community, whether in Boston or at one of our global campuses. Your gift will help us enhance our collections, services, and resources to better help our scholars. Give now: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

#NUGivingDay is tomorrow! Make your gift to the library today to help us support the students, faculty, and staff of @northeasternu.bsky.social. givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Next week at the library: 🍿 Movie night with the Fusion Book Club, showing Coded Bias. 🌐 Save government data at the Data Rescue-a-thon. 📚 Get April recommendations for at the #NUReadingChallenge pop-up table. More information on library events: northeastern.libcal.com

Library Events
April 13 - 19

Fusion Book Club Movie Night:
Coded Bias
Monday, Apr. 13, 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library 215A

Data Rescue-a-thon
Workshop
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 5 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library 215A and online

Reading Challenge Pop-Up
Drop-in table
Wednesday, Apr. 15, and Thursday, Apr. 16
1 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Snell Library Lobby

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congratulations to our March #NUReadingChallenge winner Sandy, and everyone who read a book written in letters or diary entries last month! April's theme is a book recommended by a librarian. See what our staff has suggested in our latest blog post: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277147

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026
April
A book recommended by a librarian

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Save the Date: #NUGivingDay is a week away! Our two funds allow you to support the library's resources and services or @NU_Archives' collection and preservation of records pertaining to Boston's history. Make your gift early by donating today: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/university...

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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today is International Fact Checking Day, a good reminder to evaluate the information you find online. There are a number of great resources to help you do that, and you can find even more on our Mis/Disinformation Guide! subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/fakenews/ide...

It's International Fact Checking Day!
Visit these resources to verify what you see online
01 AFP Fact Check
02 FactCheck.org
03 PolitiFact
04 RumorGuard
05 Snopes

Check out the Mis/Disinformation Guide for links and more resources!

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