News & Events

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
Jane Austen, famous regency-era author, was born on Dec. 16, 1775. Come take a look at the library's display!
12/02/2025 11:58 am
Invention of the Phonograph
Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, the first device to record a sound for playback on Dec. 6, 1877.
12/02/2025 8:00 am
Try our AI Research Assistant
We turned on our AI Research Assistant to help students get to good sources more quickly using natural language. Curious? Give it a try and let us know what you think.
11/18/2025 1:51 pm
Native American Heritage Month
Learn about Native American heritage this November from your library.
11/05/2025 10:00 am
By the Books: WCC Student Art
For the month of November, the library will be hosting "By the Books: WCC Student Art." Come take a look!
11/04/2025 4:00 pm
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Born November 12, 1815, Stanton was an important figure in the women's rights movement, including the right to vote.
11/04/2025 8:00 am
Veterans Day
The Learning Commons will be closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Get history and info from your library.
11/04/2025 7:00 am
Día de Muertos
Learn about this Mexican cultural holiday from your library and celebrate with the WCC campus on Sat. Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m.
10/29/2025 12:00 pm
Halloween
Where did Halloween come from? The library has answers--and candy! Come trick-or-treat on Fri. Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
10/29/2025 11:00 am
Pablo Picasso's Birthday
Famous artist Picasso was born October 25, 1881. Learn more from your library about him and other artists.
10/21/2025 9:00 am
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is NCSAM! Find out what that means from your library and learn how to protect yourself and your business online.
10/07/2025 12:00 pm
Autumn Leaves
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Indulge your curiosity with the library.
10/07/2025 11:00 am
Algernon Blackwood
October is a good time to explore the work of Blackwood, one of the "most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre."
10/07/2025 10:00 am
A book everyone should read is...
Student and staff recommendations!
10/03/2025 12:44 pm
Fall Quarter @ the Commons
Visit the Learning Commons this quarter for tutors, librarians, and IT support staff. Online librarian chat is also available.
08/23/2025 8:01 am
Calculators & Course Materials
Available for fall checkout beginning Monday, September 22nd on LRN 2nd floor. Questions? Stop by or call 360.383.3300.
08/23/2025 8:00 am