MacPhaidin Library

Happy Birthday to Access Services Librarian Marcie Walsh-O'Connor! Marcie shares a birthday with John H. Johnson, one of the most influential black businessmen in America. Learn more about Johnson - borrow Writers of the Black Chicago Renaissance from #MacphaidinLibrary.

We're starting off the spring semester with Pet Therapy! Stop by the library on WED. Jan. 24 at 11AM to visit with Lucy. #PetTherapy #TherapyDogs #FreeFun #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary

Happy Birthday to Garrett McComas, #MacphaidinLibrary's Digital Scholarship and Research Librarian! The Gulf War began #OnThisDay in 1991. Writing a paper about the Gulf War? Be sure to visit the library and check out the Encyclopedia of the Persian Gulf War. #StaffBirthdays

The January edition of the library newsletter is live on our website! With the Spring semester starting next week, we're featuring stories that highlight library resources, our favorite winter break reads, and internship opportunities. Read more at stonehill.edu/library/librar…

A frequent comment regarding the podcasting studio: "I've seen people in there, but I didn't know what they were doing." Sorry about that. We've updated our signage. 👍 #Podcasting #Signage #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary

Happy Birthday to #MacphaidinLibrary's Access Services Associate Jen Connelly! Jen shares a birthday with the 20th century existentialist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir. Borrow her novel, The Second Sex, from the library. #StaffBirthdays #Philosophy #Feminism #StonehillLibrary

The library is open Monday-Friday, this week, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Can't make it to the building but need assistance? Email librarydeskgroup@stonehill.edu. #HappyNewYear #Winter2024 #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary

Happy Birthday to Custodian Seamus Farrelly! #OnThisDay in 1916, James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was published. Borrow this title from #MacPhaidinLibrary! #StaffBirthdays #StonehillLibrary #JamesJoyce

The library will close for the holidays at noon today and will remain closed thru January 1. Virtual services will be available January 2-5, from 8:30-4:30. The building will reopen on Monday, January 8. Photo credit: Jennifer Macaulay #HappyHolidays #MacphaidinLibrary

Another semester is finished - we made it! Thanks to all those who left some much-needed encouragement on our whiteboard of affirmations. Read some of our favorites (and get a good laugh). #WhiteboardAffirmations #WellWishes #Encouragement #Finals #MacphaidinLibrary

Happy Birthday to Heather O’Leary, #MacPhaidinLibrary’s Collection Development Librarian! Heather shares a birthday with actor Ossie Davis, who appeared in the films Jungle Fever, & Do the Right Thing. Have an Ossie Davis movie marathon! Borrow these DVDs from the library.

Thank you to Mary Joan Leith for her engaging discussion about her recently published book, The Virgin Mary: A Very Short Introduction! Mary Joan's was the last of this semester's Scholar Series, but the feature will continue in the spring! #ScholarSeries #MacphaidinLibrary

Thank you, Isabelle DeLisle '24, for hosting your research presentation about archaeological pipestems at #MacphaidinLibrary! Isabelle spent two days with us, educating students and staff about her research in Newport, RI. #StudentResearch #Archaeology #StonehillLibrary

Our gift wrapping station is back! We have all the paper, boxes, and bows you need to get your gifts wrapped in time for the holidays. Located in the first floor alcove, next to the printers. #HappyHolidays #GiftWrap #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary

Happy last week of classes! Finals are approaching, and the library has a fun-filled day planned to help you destress. Join us on MON. 12/18 for our annual Finals DeStress Day! See you there! #Finals #DeStress #HolidayFun #TherapyDogs #PetTherapy #Crafts #MacphaidinLibrary

Interested in archaeology? Visit the library on December 12th & 13th and hear from student researcher Isabelle Delisle as she presents about archaeological pipestems. Library first floor, 11:30am-1:00pm. #StudentShowcase #StudentResearch #ResearchPresentation #MacphaidinLibrary

The December edition on the library newsletter is live on our website! Visit stonehill.edu/library to read more. #LibraryNewsletter #ScholarSeries #Finals #SocialJustice #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary

#MacphaidinLibrary thanks John Rodrigue for his fascinating discussion about the Civil War and the end of slavery in the deep south. Borrow his new book, Freedom's Cresent, from the library! #FacultyScholarship #CivilWar #StonehillLibrary

Happy Birthday to Amy Francis, Access Services Associate at #MacPháidínLibrary! #OnThisDay in 1927, jazz musician and composer Duke Ellington opens at the Cotton Club in Harlem. #StaffBirthdays #OnThisDayInMusic #DukeEllington #StonehillLibrary

Happy Birthday to Circulation Assistant Kyle Sousa! #OnThisDay in 1955: Rosa Parks was arrested in Alabama, after she refused to move to the back of the bus and give her seat to a white passenger. #StaffBirthdays #RosaParks #MacphaidinLibrary #StonehillLibrary