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Image of two illustrated pumpkins surrounded by autumn tree branches and the text "Happy Halloween"
Happy Halloween!
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The month of October is LGBTQIA+ history month!! All books on display can be checked out.
Link to our book display: buff.ly/4eVmuvO
Breaking Bread returns in collaboration with Freel Library and our DEI Fellows. Stop by for food catered by Golden Bamboo and to continue the conversations started on Day of Dialogue regarding the future of DEI at MCLA.
Tuesday, November 4 at 5pm at Freel Library.
a dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire? Werewolf 8 and Vampire 6. What are your plans for Halloween?" a cute little illustration of a ghost with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A dry erase board with the text "What are your plans for Halloween? Work, reenacting a meme. Walkaround the area and all the while passing out candy and watching Over the Garden Wall, watching horror, Study for spooky test, hosting a party with friends, hanging out with friends, dressing up as Captain Marvelous from Gokaiger, practice and hockey game, work at a library all day, me too!! " a cute little illustration of a ghost with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire? Werewolf 8 and Vampire 6."
A dry erase board with a cute little illustration of a ghost with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!
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A dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire? What are your plans for Halloween?" A cute little ghost with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A dry erase board with a cute little ghost with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire?
What are your plans for Halloween?
Last week of October is here so let’s get spooky!
All books on display can be checked out.
Dry erase board results for Library Talkback Tuesday
Dry erase board results for Library Talkback Tuesday
Dry erase board results for Library Talkback Tuesday
On a dry erase board there is an illustration of a jack-o-lantern saying "Thanks for sharing!"
Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!
22.10.2025 13:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Bonus question: Can you turn a mummy into a vampire?
Bonus Bonus question: Is a mummy a zombie?
Dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! What is your favorite treat on Halloween? Bonus question: Can you turn a mummy into a vampire? Bonus Bonus question: Is a mummy a zombie?" There is an illustration of a jack-o-lantern with a speech bubble with the text "Thanks for sharing!"
Dry erase board with an illustration of a jack-o-lantern with a speech bubble with the text "Thanks for sharing!"
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
What is your favorite treat on Halloween?
Freel Library after hours with RA Lauren. Cozy Fall After Hours in the Library! Tuesday, October 21 9pm - Midnight.
Bring a blanket, your homework, snacks, and a good book. Get cozy for a late night of hanging out and getting some work done with friends!
Happening TODAY Thursday, October 16th 6-8pm!
Freel Library is partnering with the Writing Studio, Trailblazer Tutor Center, and Math Help Drop-in Center for a fun study night in the library. We will have snacks, a cozy place to study, and a raffle.
October is here so let’s get spooky!
All books on display can be checked out.
Art by AJ!
This Thursday!!
Freel Library is partnering with the Writing Studio, Trailblazer Tutor Center, and Math Help Drop-in Center for a fun study night in the library. We will have snacks, a cozy place to study, and a raffle. Costumes encouraged!
Thursday, October 16 from 6-8pm.
In observation of Indigenous People’s Day Freel Library will have the following hours:
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 Closed
Monday, October 13 Closed
Tuesday, October 14 8am – 9pm
Banned books week is in full swing! It runs from October 5 - 11.
All books on display can be check out at Freel Library.
In observation of Indigenous People’s Day Freel Library will have the following hours:
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 Closed
Monday, October 13 Closed
Tuesday, October 14 8am – 9pm
Dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! Favorite monster or villain? Eren Yaeger, Dio Brando, Evolto (From Kamen Rider build, Davros (From Doctor Who), Tammy 2, Dr. Facilier (Princess and the frog), Me when I'm hungry, Ratigan, Spike from Buffy!, Azula (from Avatar: the last Airbender), Jafar, Godzilla, The Heffalumps, Mother Gothel, Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter, Ultron, My housemates cat!, T-Rex from Land Before Time." and illustration of a crow with a speech bubble saying "Thanks for sharing!"
Dry erase board with the text "Eren Yaeger, Dio Brando, Evolto (From Kamen Rider build, Davros (From Doctor Who), Tammy 2, Dr. Facilier (Princess and the frog), Me when I'm hungry, Ratigan, Spike from Buffy!"
Dry erase board with the text "Spike from Buffy!, Azula (from Avatar: the last Airbender), Jafar, Godzilla, The Heffalumps, Mother Gothel, Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter, Ultron, My housemates cat!"
Dry erase board with the text "Jafar, Godzilla, The Heffalumps, Mother Gothel, Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter, Ultron, My housemates' cat!, T-Rex from Land Before Time." and illustration of a crow with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!
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A dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! Favorite monster or villain?" In the bottom right hand corner is a cute little crow saying "Thanks for sharing! Caw."
A dry erase board with a cute little crow saying "Thanks for sharing! Caw."
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
Favorite monster or villain?
A dry erase board with text saying "Library Talkback Tuesday! What is your favorite library seating?" The answers are " Scanner is awesome! Beanbags! Soft chairs w/ small desk attachment. Kid dungeon couch. The quiet space's study desks. Very comfy. :) Anywhere where there's whiteboard access. (Also the couches)" An illustration of a cute chair with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for chairing!"
A dry erase board with text saying " Scanner is awesome! Beanbags! Soft chairs w/ small desk attachment. Kid dungeon couch.
A dry erase board with text saying "The quiet space's study desks. Very comfy. :) Anywhere where there's whiteboard access. (Also the couches)"
A dry erase board with an illustration of a cute chair with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for chairing!"
Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing (chairing)!
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A dry erase board with the text. "Library Talkback Tuesday! What is your favorite library seating?" There is an illustration of a simple chair with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A dry erase board with an illustration of a simple chair with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
What is your favorite library seating?
SAVE THE DATE!
I know it's hard to believe but Midterms are almost here! Freel Library is partnering with the Writing Studio, Trailblazer Tutor Center, and Math Help Drop-in Center for a fun study night in the library.
Thur., Oct. 16 from 6-8pm.
A dry erase board with the text saying "Library talkback Tuesday! Did you know there is a printer upstairs? Yes/No/You have printers here?" There is an illustration of a happy printer with a speech bubble saying "Thanks for sharing!"
There is an illustration of a happy printer with a speech bubble saying "Thanks for sharing!"
A printout of a meme in four quarters saying "We have printers all over MCLA's campus" next square "I thought they were just in Murdock" next square "I thought they only had printers in the library." the last square "The library has printers?!"
A photo the upstairs printer in the library.
Results are in! Thank you so much for participating.
The printer upstairs is located upstairs by the computers along the wall on the parking lot side of the library. Happy printing!
Photo of a dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! Did you know there is a printer upstairs? Yes/ No/You have printers here?" There is an illustration of a printer with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
There is an illustration of a printer with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
Did you know there is a printer upstairs?
Happy first day of autumn MCLA!
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A pale tan background with the text "Western Mass bookstore crawl with Freel Library. Only 14 seats available! Saturday, October 18. 10am - 5pm. Each participant can pick out one book for the library to buy and be the first to borrow it!" images of fall leaves and a pile of vintage books.
Join the library and visit bookstores all around Western Massachusetts! ONLY 14 SEATS AVAILABLE! Sign up ASAP! To sign up and get more info follow the link.
bit.ly/4n4hGZH
Today is the day! During the ice cream social Freel Library will be having a FREE plant give away for the MCLA students!
Just outside the Library Thursday, September 18 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm and pick up a free plant (while supplies last) and learn about what the library has to offer.
A dry erase board with the text "Library Talkback Tuesday! What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? with a cute little ice cream cone with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A dry erase board with the text "Chocolate fudge brownie, graham cracker, chocolate all the way, cookie dough! Mint cookie crumble @ Stewarts! All (except strawberry), The tonight dough, Pistachio but only with pistachios."
A dry erase board with the text "Cherry Garcia, graham cracker, cookie dough! The tonight dough, Pistachio but only with pistachios, moose tracks, grasshopper, Dulche de Leche (with caramel), Mint chocolate chip."
A dry erase board with the text "Black Rasbery, coffee, moose tracks, grasshopper, Dulche de Leche (with caramel), Mint chocolate chip." There is a cute ice cream with a speech bubble sating, "Thanks for sharing!"
Results are in! Thank you so much for participating.
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Poster with a neutral background surrounded by houseplants with the text "House Plant Giveaway. Thursday 9/18 11:30. During the ice cream social on the quad."
During the ice cream social Freel Library will be having a FREE plant give away for the MCLA students!
Just outside the Library Thursday, September 18 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm and pick up a free plant (while supplies last) and learn about what the library has to offer.
A dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?" There is an ice cream cone with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
A drawing on a dry erase board where there is an ice cream cone with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.
Today's question is:
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Photo of a book display in the Freel Library.
Photo of a book display in the Freel Library.
Photo of a book display in the Freel Library.
Photo of a book display in the Freel Library.
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. All books can be checked out.
Link to our digital book display:
buff.ly/45U56Ua
