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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 4h

Banned Books Week is here! Celebrate the freedom to read Oct. 4–10. Stop by the library, explore our display of challenged and banned books, and get “caught reading a banned book” at our photo wall. Let books be read. #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Books Week graphic featuring “LET BOOKS BE,” a library display of books and posters, and a colorful orange creature reading a magenta book.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New for Homecoming Week! Grab our latest Loper-themed coloring sheet at the Make Art Take Art table upstairs and add your own style. #UNKHomecoming #MakeArtTakeArt

This Homecoming-themed page features a group of Lopers gathered around the card table and is ready for you to add your own color and style.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know October is American Archives Month? Celebrate with a behind-the-scenes tour of the UNK Archives and see treasures ranging from our oldest book (1691!) to a Louie costume. Tours: 10/1 at 10am & 6pm and 10/4 at 2pm. Sign up: go.unk.edu/d4xo or just show up! #Archives #UNK

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸 The library will be closed Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Reopen: Tuesday, September 8 We hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday weekend. We'll see you back in the library on Tuesday!

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Throwback Thursday! A lot can change in 16 years, but some views still feel familiar. Here’s a look at the library back in 2010 compared with today in 2026, including a peek from the same spot. #ThrowbackThursday #LibraryLife #ThenAndNow #UNK #CalvinTRyanLibrary

view of library today from 2010 spot now blocked by tall bushes

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

National Library Week is here! Today, children’s author/illustrator Bruce Arant is visiting the library, and Thursday we’ll be at the Student Union sharing more about our Recreational Reading area and renewed focus on DVDs. #NationalLibraryWeek #RecreationalReading #DVD

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Looking for something to watch? Browse our DVD display for classics and newer favorites. Portable DVD players or external DVD drives are available for check out. No internet, no buffering, no data worries, & not all movies are available to stream. Picture quality twice as sharp as VHS #lovelibraries

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Tech-ish Tuesday: here are some quick direct links to skip the homepage and head straight to library resources. Catalog: go.unk.edu/library-search Databases: guides.library.unk.edu/az/databases Research Guides: guides.library.unk.edu

Graphic titled "direct links" with links for catalog, databases, and research guides.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Bruce Arant visits Calvin T. Ryan Library April 20–21. Join us for a presentation, Q&A, book sales, autographing, and workshop with the award-winning creator of Simpson’s Sheep Won’t Go to Sleep! and Simpson’s Sheep Just Want to Sleep! #BruceArant #UNK #LibraryEvent

Promotional flyer for Bruce Arant event with book covers and event details.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Research tip: Use Ulrichsweb to check a journal before citing it. Search the journal title, then look for: • peer-reviewed/refereed status • whether it’s still active • publisher and subject area Great for evaluating sources. ulrichsweb.serialssolutions.com #ResearchTips #LibraryHelp

cat at a laptop screen reads peer review

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We’re breaking out the cat images again to get your attention. This cat seems pretty relaxed, but if your research is making you feel anything but relaxed, Ask A Librarian. We can help with finding sources, navigating databases, citing materials, and getting started. library.unk.edu/ask/

A ginger cat lying on a bed with its head resting on an open book.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Spring Break after today. We'll be opened shorted hours. March 14- 15: Closed 16 - 20: 7:30 am to 5 pm 21: Closed 22: 1 pm to 12 am unk.libcal.com/hours/ #LibraryStaycation #SpringVibes #lovelibraries

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

It’s #OERWeek Join the Nebraska Statewide OER Convening on May 29, 2026, at Creighton University (@creightonulibs) to connect, collaborate, and advance open education statewide. culibraries.creighton.edu/ne_oer Explore Nebraska’s OER Hub: oercommons.org/hubs/nebrask... #OpenEducation #Nebraska

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#ThrowbackThursday to a time before endless scrolling. Read a book. go.unk.edu/library-search #TBT #ReadMore #BookNostalgia #lovelibraries

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Americans and the Holocaust, from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, explores what Americans knew about Nazi persecution and how they responded. 2nd floor, CTR Library. Follow the link below for events held during the exhibit. library.unk.edu/resources/am...

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Calvin T. Ryan Library - Americans and the Holocaust

Explore the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition at UNK Library — examining U.S. responses to Nazism, World War II, and the Holocaust through historical insights and related events.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

World Teatre Movie Event - Race Race (2016) follows Jesse Owens’ rise to Olympic greatness—and his clash with Hitler’s vision at the 1936 Games. Join Dr. Rachel Silverman, Dr. Lina Homberger-Cordia, and UNK students for a post-film discussion. www.theworldtheatre.org/movies/race/

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Tech Tip: Save items to My Favorites in Primo Before you start, sign in to Primo so your items are saved to your account. Search for a book, article, or video Click the pin icon next to an item Find it later under My Favorites #LibraryTechTip

go to your favorites using the drop down located at the top right of the screen

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Free food is available today in the library at the UNK Loper Pantry table. Students are welcome to take what they need. find out more about Loper Pantry on their page. www.unk.edu/offices/stud... #loperpantry #UNKLibraries #unkstudents #undstudentlife

A table inside the library holds an assortment of free food items such as canned goods, boxed foods, and snacks, along with a Loper Pantry information sign.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Here's our Holiday Break Hours December 15–17: 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m. 18: 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 19: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 20–21: Closed 22: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 23–31: Closed January 1–4: Closed 5: Reopen at 7:30 a.m.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Throwback Thursday: Stop by to browse our selection of 80s classics, including WarGames, Heathers, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Real Genius, The Karate Kid, and Stand By Me. If your laptop doesn’t have a disc slot, we have a couple of external DVD drives are available for checkout.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 01/12/2025

📣🎬 Calling all filmmakers & artists! Celebrate Public Domain Day in January 2026 by making a 2–3 min short film using public domain works from 1930 & earlier. 📆 Deadline: January 7, 2026 💰 First prize: $1,500 ℹ️ Details 👉 blog.archive.org/2025/12/01/2... #contest #filmmaking #publicdomain

Poster for the Internet Archive's 2026 Public Domain Film Remix Contest, featuring the "Lockette," a cartoon character with an open lock, seated in a director's chair, legs crossed, and holding a megaphone. Projected on a screen to her right is a frame from the 1930 film "King of Jazz". Illustrated by Freya Morgan.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Hours are a bit different this week with the Thankgiving holiday. Monday 7:30 am - Midnight Tuesday - Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday - Saturday Closed Sunday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm unk.libcal.com/hours/

Monday
7:30 am - Midnight
Tuesday - Wednesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday
Closed
Sunday
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We’ll be sitting at tables in the Student Union tomorrow morning (9:00am to 11:30am) with @museumofnebraskaart. Nothing special, just getting out and about on campus. We’ll have some sci-fi books from our collection with us, available for checkout (as long as our equipment cooperates).

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

#OneDayforUNK starts next week! Support the Calvin T. Ryan Library — the heart of learning, research, and collaboration at UNK. Your gift helps students, makes our community thrive & a place where knowledge flourishes! give here: givingday.unk.edu/organizat...... learn more: givingday.unk.edu

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Here's some pics of our banned books reading. by our mean us, Sigma Tau Delta, English Department, and American Democracy Project. Goes til 4pm.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Just here to let everyone know we don't use chatbots. If you are on our chat you are talking to a person.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Need to know when we're open. Visit unk.libcal.com/hours/ as Google and Bing may not be showing our updated hours.

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LibCal - University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

If you are wondering if we have books about rain the answer is yes. And other types of weather as well. go.unk.edu/librarycolle... #nebraskaweather🌧️

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Pride and Joy: Nebraska History is a traveling exhibit sharing stories of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, from Two-Spirit traditions to activism and celebrations. Hosted by UNO Criss Library with support from Humanities Nebraska & the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. @unolibraries @humanitiesne @nebraskaculture

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The library will be closed Thursday (July 10) due to a scheduled power outage.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Attention! The library will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day. We will reopen on July 7th. Enjoy the holiday! 🇺🇸 #LibraryClosed #IndependenceDay #SeeYouSoon

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We’ve hit a few snags with our email newsletter/book recommendation, some folks aren’t getting tehm. While we sort it out, we’ll post a condensed version on the blog. Subscribe there to stay in the loop. Thanks for your patience! 💙📬 go.unk.edu/libraryblog

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Hello Everyone, This summer we will be closed on weekends and open 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Hope you have a nice summer.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The library will be closed for Easter weekend from 4/19 - 4/20 . We'll be back on Monday, 4/21. Enjoy the break and we’ll see you soon!

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

getting things ready for another Earth Day plant giveaway. #earthday2025

earth day event coming up at the Calvin T Ryan Library

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Next week is National Library Week! This year’s theme is “Drawn to the Library”, and we’ve got the perfect display: graphic novels, manga, and books about comics. From epic quests to slice-of-life stories—come see what draws you in.

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UNK Archives @unkarchives.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Happy #Archive30 to all! We're the University of Nebraska at Kearney Archives & Special Collections; excuse the mess - we got new shelving. We're on the 2nd floor of the @unklibrary.bsky.social. We specialize in history of education, central & western NE, and UNK. Come visit! #YourArchive

Wire shelving with a jumble of oversized framed items

Bankers boxes on shelves with odd sized items on carts

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Due to predicted inclement weather the University of Nebraska at Kearney will be closed tomorrow, this includes the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center. It's not technically spring but I did some AI prompts to create the graphic and this is what it game me.

A surreal landscape with a tornado over snow-covered trees on the left and blooming trees on the right. The text "SPRING BLIZZARD" appears at the bottom.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Here's our upcoming hours over spring break. Saturday 3/15 & Sunday 3/16 - closed Monday 3/17 thru Friday 3/21 – 7:30 am to 5pm Saturday 3/22 – closed Our regular hours start back up on Sunday 3/23. unk.libcal.com/hours

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The Make Art Take Art Table is back (version 3)! 🎨✨ Express your creativity—make art, take art! Use our supplies or yours, leave a piece, and take one that inspires you. Please clean up after yourself. Located on the 2nd floor by the stairs. 2nd pic: Kai in the pre-renovation setup! #Throwback

our new for a third time and location make art take art table.

our pre-renovation make art take art space, featuring Kai.

text heavy graphic saying to come use our Make Art Take Art space to create your own art.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Happy Mario Day, We don't have a lot of Mario specific books but we do have some on gaming. go.unk.edu/lc_videogames

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Remember clocks spring forward this weekend. Don't forget that it's always fun to debate whether its Daylight Savings or Daylight Saving. www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/day...

daylight saving is this weekend move clocks forward

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🏈🏀⚽ Hey Sports Fans! ⚽🏀🏈 CTR Library is as passionate about sportsball as you are! 🏆 This month, we're diving into March Madness and celebrating MLB’s kickoff! 🏀⚾ Explore our awesome collections at the links listed below! 📚🎉 go.unk.edu/library-coll... go.unk.edu/lc-basketball go.unk.edu/lc-baseball

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Weather changed a bit from last Tuesday. If you have any interest in learning more about the weather we have a collection for you at the link below. Topics include Blizzards, All Kinds of Weather, Hurricanes & more. go.unk.edu/lc_weather #weather #lovelibraries #climate #winter #nebraskaweather

A snowy campus scene with a building, trees, and a lamppost, under a gray sky.

Campus scene with trees, a lamp post, brick buildings, and "This Tuesday" text at the top.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Looking to diversify your reading? The Calvin T. Ryan Library's Book Recommendations List offers curated picks across various genres. Explore or subscribe below: go.unk.edu/ctrbooks unk.libconnect.com/public/signup #ReadMore #BookLovers #DiscoverBooks #LibraryReads

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Due to inclement weather the library will be closed tomorrow.

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The Library's Lower Level (Basement) is currently closed due to a construction issue and all bathrooms in the building are out of service. Restrooms are operational in Fine Arts and Thomas Hall. #lovelibraries #libraryconstruction

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

If you need some resources about Black History Month in your class or would just like to learn the history then we have some resources for you. guides.library.unk.edu/thematiclist... go.unk.edu/library-search

Graphic with books covers for Mamie and the Mount, Voice of Freedom, Liberties Civil Rights Roadtrip, When We Say Black Lives Matter, Your Life Matters, and Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961

Graphic with book covers: Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down, A Dream of Freedom, What is Black Lives Matter, The 1963 March on Washington, and When They Call you a Terrorist

Graphic with book covers for: Freedom Summer, The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates Everyday People, Buses are a Comin', Freedom Riders, and The Harlem Hellfighters

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Calvin T. Ryan Library @unklibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Need something our library doesn’t have? Use Interlibrary Loan to get books, articles, DVDs, and more—free for students, staff & faculty! (No ebooks.) Request here: go.unk.edu/interlibrary...

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