Please take note that our hours during spring break are shortened.

Don’t worry- regular hours will resume after the break!

Need a break from writing papers, studying and taking tests? We here at the Annadale Campus Library are big fans of the work Student Life does on campus. If you are looking for something to break you away from your work, check out their website!

Tomorrow is “Win-it Wednesday“! You can win a slappy bracelet, bluetooth or a fun tumbler!!

If you still need some help with stress, watch this video and remember to REMAIN CALM! :

Celebrate your friends this February 13th! Do like Leslie Knope and gather your friends for a delicious brunch!

Have a great weekend! ♥

In honor of the annual corn plant bloom, here’s a post we shared way back in February of 2012!:

“The two resident corn plants (Dracaena fragrans), located by the south entrance of the library, are in bloom!  When in bloom, the surrounding air is filled with a burst of floral fragrance – but only in the evening and sometimes the early morning.  I have never seen (much less smelled) a corn plant in bloom before.  Naturally my curiosity led me to our plant expert and Circulation Specialist, Supie Wolf.  Supie shared (and I am re-sharing) the following informative piece written about the blooming corn plants.  This piece was written by Librarian, Paula DeRoy for our library’s 2009 Spring newsletter.

While it looks like we’re on the tail end of this round of sweet smells, we should get another burst of bloom and fragrance later on this year!”

Come to the library to read up on the important figures and events during Black History Month! Here are a few titles that may be of interest:

Mary McLeod Bethune & Black women’s political activism

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Life and Writings of Frederick Douglass

The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement

From NBC Washington:

“Black History Month has officially started. Check out eight events happening around the city to commemorate the month, learn more about important historical leaders and celebrate black history.

1. See Civil Rights Movement exhibits at the Newseum

2. Attend the 27th Annual Black Film Festival at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library: Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 23

3. Celebrate Frederick Douglass’ Birthday at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and around Anacostia: Feb. 12 from 1:30 to 10 p.m. & Feb. 13 from 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4. See “Queen Nur’s Voices of Courage: Profiles of 19th Century African-American Women”: Feb. 18, 10:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.

5. Attend “Ashes and Embers: A Screening and Discussion with Ava DuVernay“: Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

6. See “From History to the Dream” at Zenith Gallery: Feb. 5-March 5

7. Take a Black History Month Lunch Cruise on the Potomac: Feb. 20, boarding at 11 a.m.; sailing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

8. Attend “Blacktivism: The New Generation” at The George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs: Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.”