Daniel A. Reed Library

Dare to Read?

Looking to get into the spirit of Halloween? Stop by the main floor or Music Mezzanine to check out beastly books, eerie ebooks, and spine-chilling scores. Visit bit.ly/4854du1 to see the displays virtually 🎃

Closed for Labor Day: Monday, September 1

We will be closed tomorrow, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, at 8:00am. For a complete list of hours, visit fredonia.libcal.com/hours

Calming Corner (Music Mezzanine Study Room): Quiet, low lighting, & sensory items. Lofi Lounge (Library Classroom): Lofi music, low lighting, & sensory items.

The first week of classes can be stressful: if you need a break this week, be sure to stop by our Music Mezzanine Study Room or the Library Classroom for a low-sensory environment including sensory items provided by the campus Counseling Center!

Closed for Independence Day: Friday, July 4

We will be closed tomorrow, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 8:00am

For a complete list of hours, visit fredonia.libcal.com/hours

Closed for Juneteenth - Freedom Day - June 19, 2025

Reed Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Friday, June 20, at 8:00am. For a complete list of our hours, visit fredonia.libcal.com/hours/

We are excited to celebrate Pride Month, a time to honor members of the LGBTQIA+ community and explore their culture. Stop by the main floor and Music Mezzanine of the library, or visit bit.ly/3MF0EQV to learn more

Finals Week Hours (May 11 - 17) Sunday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 11:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday: Closed fredonia.libcal.com/hours

Our extended hours continue this week as we wrap up the semester. Congratulations to all of our students on a successful academic year, and best of luck to the graduating class of 2025 🎓

Study Week Hours (May 4 - 10) Sunday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 11:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 9:00pm Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm fredonia.libcal.com/hours

Today marks the start of our extended hours for Study Week 🥳 visit fredonia.libcal.com/hours for a complete list of hours.

Jewish American Heritage Month: fredonia.libguides.com/display Mental Health Awareness Month: fredonia.libguides.com/display

We have another exciting display double feature for you this month! Stop by the library and help us celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, of check out our virtual displays at fredonia.libguides.com/display

We're bringing our Low-Sensory Lo-Fi Day back for Study Week! Stop by the library on Wednesday, May 7 and enjoy some music and chill vibes while you prepare for finals 🎶🎧📚

New herb seeds are here! fredonia.libguides.com/seedlibrary

We are stocked up on tons of new herb seeds, thanks to a generous donation by the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club! Stop by the library today to check them out 🌱

Update: it's growing!

We are excited to bring back our Poster Presentations that Pop workshop for students preparing for the OSCAR expo and beyond! Check out our workshop in the Library Classroom on Wednesday, April 23 at noon, or virtually on Thursday, April 24 at 5pm.

This year's National Library Week slogan is "Drawn to the Library," and what better way to celebrate than by showing off artwork drawn AT the library? Our admiration of this work is truly 'Invincible"!

A scene made from Legos: a tropical island sits next to a volcano

Volcano, with flowing lava, made from Legos

Lego design of a tropical island. A Lego pirate stands in a boat behind a crashing wave.

Avast, social media followers, and check out these tropical designs from our Lego Table! 🏴‍☠️🌊🌴🌋

We are aware of a series of service disruptions to our library website. While the website is live as of this posting, there is a chance disruptions will continue. To view updates from Springshare, visit bit.ly/3RHLpth

Interested in the Reed Library redesign? Our Redesign Webpage is now live! Visit fredonia.libguides.com/redesign to learn more.

image of a helicopter made out of Legos

One week in and we are already seeing some awesome creations on our new Lego table! 🚁

Stop by the main floor of the library, behind our Board Game Collection, and make your own work of art.

A new month brings two new displays at Reed Library! Celebrate National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month with us in person, or check out our virtual displays at fredonia.libguides.com/display

Image of a table with Lego base plated on top. A metal cart filled with various Lego pieces is located next to the table.

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new Lego Table! Stop by the main floor of the library (behind our Board Game Collection) and create your own Lego masterpiece 🧱

Are you looking for something to do during Spring Break? Join Reed Library and Residence Life on March 19 for an afternoon of games, food, and fun!

Play board games and video games or bring your own favorites. Enjoy free pizza, desserts, snacks, and drinks while you play! 🎮♟️🍕

Our workshop on Fabric Design Basics, scheduled for today, has been cancelled.

Today is the first day of March, and we have two great displays to share with you! Stop by the main floor and Music Mezzanine of the library to find great resources on Women's History Month and Music in Our Schools Month. You can also check out our virtual displays at buff.ly/4i4W8cT

We are honored to host an exhibition of the 10th International Artist’s Book Triennial! Stop by the library on Friday, March 7, for our official exhibition opening.

Stop by next week's Jewelry Making Basics workshop to make miniature book earrings, necklaces, or pins from polymer clay. 📚

Our student presenter is Graduate Assistant Amber Ambrose. Amber started making jewelry with her daughter in 2020, and sells some of her designs on Etsy.

Stop by the library next Thursday (3/6) to learn everything you need to create basic crochet projects. 🧶

Our student presenter is Jasper Glow, GA for Reed Library's Special Collections & Archives. Jasper's crochet work has been displayed in Fredonia's Marion Art Gallery.

Today, we are highlighting our workshop on knitting basics. Stop by next week's workshop to learn the essential components of knitting, including casting on, knitting stitches, and casting off. 🧶

This workshop will be led by Katelynn Telford, our Music and Arts Librarian.

During next week's Fabric Decorating Basics workshop, you can practice painting a range of designs on fabric.🎨

Our student presenter is Owen Wagner, Reed Library's Community Engagement & Outreach Intern. Owen has been creating clothing patches for 5 years and is excited to share their experience!

Looking to learn a new skill in a low-stress environment? We are offering a week full of workshops starting on March 3! Stop by the OSCAR Hub to learn more about fabric decorating, knitting, jewelry making, and crocheting 🎨🧶

For more information, visit bit.ly/3WXEA9

Stop by tomorrow from 12-2 to learn more about our exciting exhibits:
- Sounds Like Home (collaboration with the Darwin R Barker Historical Museum)
- Snapshots in Time: Local Photographic History (curated by Drew Paluch, Archives Intern)
- The Auschwitz Album
- Remembering Thomas Regelski