Washington Reads: Selections from the State Librarian

Jan Walsh, Washington's State Librarian, creates a quarterly list of reading suggestions for Washington residents called Washington Reads. The topic for Spring 2007 was "Hidden People" and "features some unusual books that bring light and exposure to what is so often invisible. These books put people and personalities to the labels that they have been given and bring to life the hidden people."

Previous topics have included Diversity, Courage, the Olympic Peninsula, the Tastes of Washington, the Oregon Trail, the Geology of Washington, etc. The suggested readings cover all age ranges from children to adults.

Washington Reads was started in Fall 2003 on the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the State Library's first books. Chosen books are related to Washington life. Two copies of each book will be available for check-out from the Washington State Library and other libraries in the state. The GRCC library may have some of the books. If your local library doesn’t own a book, you can request it through interlibrary loan.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Summer Quarter! The library has slightly different hours during summer (see below), but we are still here to assist you with your studies. If you need help with researching or with computer problems, please ask for help at the Reference Desk upstairs. The Circulation Desk staff downstairs can help you with getting a student ID card, checking out items, and with items your instructor may have placed on Reserve.

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Library Closed During Quarter Break

The Holman Library will close at 4PM on June 15th for the quarter break. Although the library will be closed during the break, the book drop will be open and monitored during this time. Items returned to the book drop will be processed on the day they are received. See you back on June 25th, when the library opens at 7:30AM, as usual! If you have questions, call the Circulation Desk at extension 2090.

Library Hours During Finals Week

We are beginning to have students asking at the reference desk about our hours during finals week, and they are the same as usual.

Monday-Thursday, including Study Day: 7AM-9PM
Friday: 7AM-4PM

Note that the library will be closed from June 16th-24th.

Library Materials Due Back by June 15th

The last day of Spring Quarter is fast approaching. Before you take off for the summer, please make sure to return, by June 15th, any Holman Library items that you have checked out. Faculty and staff can check out books for the break. Students can also check out books, providing they show proof of registration for Summer Quarter. The library will be closed during the quarter break; however, the book drop will be open. Items returned to the book drop will be processed on the day that they are turned in. If you have questions, please contact the circulation desk at extension 2090. Enjoy your break, and we will see you back on June 25th for the first day of summer classes!