News & Events

Tutorials: Citing Your Sources
Need to cite your sources for a project? Find out how the library can help!
05/28/2024 10:00 am
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month
In 1968, Activists Emma Gee and Yuji Ichioka, coined the term Asian Americans to unify the different groups of individuals of Asian descent.
05/28/2024 9:00 am
Memorial Day
While the library is closed this weekend, explore the topic of Memorial Day with library reference sources.
05/22/2024 11:00 am
Brown v. Board of Education: 70 Years
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court declared state laws segregating public schools to be unconstitutional.
05/13/2024 1:00 pm
Mother's Day
The 2nd Sunday in May is Mother's Day in the U.S. Over 40 other countries celebrate it, though sometimes on different dates.
05/07/2024 10:00 am
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) commemorates a Mexican victory against the French in 1862. Learn more from your library.
04/29/2024 10:00 am
Bird-Watching
Starting to feel like studying is for the birds? Take a break to get outside, then learn about them with your library.
04/29/2024 9:00 am
Earth Week
Get the history of Earth Day (4/22) from your library and celebrate Earth Week with the WCC community.
04/22/2024 11:00 am
Hanami
While WCC's cherry blossoms are in bloom, learn about the Japanese custom of "Hanami" (flower-viewing).
04/16/2024 10:00 am
Neurodiversity Celebration Month
Embracing neurodiversity means respecting different minds and ways of being. Take a look at the library's new collection!
04/16/2024 9:00 am
Spring Quarter @ the Commons
Visit the Learning Commons this quarter for tutors, librarians, and IT support staff. Online librarian chat is also available.
04/02/2024 11:00 am
Noisy Water Review
Submit work to WCC's student literary journal by May 1 and view the archive through the library.
03/24/2024 9:30 am
Returning Late Items
Return any late items over spring break. Book drops are on LRN 2nd floor, outside of LRN south entrance, and in Auxiliary Services parking lot.
03/22/2024 5:00 pm
Spring Break
We are open with reduced staffing Mon. 3/25 - Fri. 3/29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thurs. until 8 p.m.). Click for spring library fun.
03/21/2024 4:00 pm
Due Date Reminder
To avoid late fees, please return all library materials and calculators by this Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
03/19/2024 12:00 pm
Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrated from 3/23-4 this year. Learn from the library and see what's happening at WCC on 3/21.
03/15/2024 9:00 am
Tutorials: Citing Your Sources
Need to cite your sources for a project? Find out how the library can help!
03/14/2024 3:30 pm
Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day. Learn more about Pi's history and properties with your library, then come calculate it with Will Webber.
03/12/2024 12:00 pm
VITA Tax Help
Although the VITA program is no longer offered at WCC, you can get tax help from them at other community sites.
03/06/2024 9:30 am
Daylight Saving Time
While you "spring forward" on Sunday, get some history on Daylight Saving Time from your library.
03/04/2024 12:00 pm
Leap Day
February 29 only comes around every four years. Why? Learn more about Leap Day.
02/26/2024 9:00 am
Presidents' Day
While we are closed 2/17 - 2/20 for the holiday and professional development, learn some history from your library.
02/14/2024 1:30 pm
Black History Month
In 1925 Carter G. Woodson, a scholar and historian, along with the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), announced the first ever Negro History Week.
02/14/2024 10:00 am
Valentine's Day
Read about the holiday, then make a valentine! Come to the student art show reception on 2/14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
02/12/2024 11:00 am
Lunar New Year
People of East and Southeast Asian descent celebrate this holiday around the world. This year it begins on Sat. 2/10.
01/31/2024 11:00 am