Library News

Global Games & Grub

Explore the World Through Food, Games, and Culture at Global Games & Grub! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to meet new people, this event offers a welcoming way to experience diverse cultures and celebrate the global community at UNCW. 

 

Fall Wellbeing Series

Take a break, recharge and focus on your well-being with the Fall Wellbeing Series, featuring five free sessions focused on relaxation, stress relief, mindfulness and joy. Presented by UNCW Library and the Office of Student Wellbeing, the series runs Wednesdays from Oct. 28–Dec. 2, with sessions from 3–4 p.m.

 

The Men of Carver: Mr. O and the Welding Class of 1973

The Men of Carver: Mr. O and the Welding Class of 1973 exhibit tells the story of a Jewish welding teacher and his first class of African American students, whose bond transcended race and transformed generations. The project celebrates the lasting impact of vocational education, mentorship, and hands-on learning.

 

Pups Pastries and Picture books

Take a break from your busy week with friendly pups, tasty pastries and picture books. Stop by Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Living Room to read, relax and recharge.

 

Library of Things

Need a tool, game or piece of equipment for your next project or hobby? Explore the Library of Things and borrow items like tool sets, bakeware, gardening tools, knitting needles and more, all available to current UNCW students.

 
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Today in the Library

UNCW Library Today's Event's In The Library
Table of daily events at the UNCW library
When What Where
- PAR 125 - Gouverneur (Pilarski) Event Space, DH1070
- OSW meeting- solidifying a foundation Meeting Room, DH1077F
- CTE Teaching Lab | Digital Accessibility Essentials in Action Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Kenan Auditorium Presents: Nat Geo Live Workshop Event Space, DH1070
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FEATURED DIGITAL COLLECTION


Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., Negatives Collection


This collection contains digitized negatives of photographs taken and/or collected by Navassa, NC, native Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., in approximately the 1940s and 1950s. Imagery includes daily life in Navassa for workers at the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company fertilizer plant, life in company housing for plant workers and their families, church events at Navassa’s Mount Cavalry AME Church, and occurrences like uncommon winter weather, explosions, and loved ones’ funeral services. This collection is presented courtesy of Mrs. Essie Willis and the Willis family.



FEATURED DIGITAL COLLECTION

Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., Negatives Collection

This collection contains digitized negatives of photographs taken and/or collected by Navassa, NC, native Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., in approximately the 1940s and 1950s. Imagery includes daily life in Navassa for workers at the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company fertilizer plant, life in company housing for plant workers and their families, church events at Navassa’s Mount Cavalry AME Church, and occurrences like uncommon winter weather, explosions, and loved ones’ funeral services. This collection is presented courtesy of Mrs. Essie Willis and the Willis family

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