VOL. 27 ISSUE 2
MAR. 2018
Speak Your Truth: Poetry in the Library! by Julia Wilbers On Tuesday, February 13, spoken word artist Ashlee Haze performed in the library stacks (AKA the room on the second floor with all the books). This was the first time the library hosted an event like this and it was amazing! You’ll have to keep an eye out for more events like this in the future.
In this issue: Spoken word…………………….1 Book sale…………………….….1 New library staff………………...2 Book club………………………..2 Wi-fi hotspots…………………...2 Open Textbook Network……….3 Art websites……………………..4 Notable books…………………..5
Ashlee Haze was brought to campus to help SCC celebrate Black History Month. Her poetry touched on issues of race, gender, body positivity, and the nature of American society in the present moment. Her set began with Haze telling the audience that if something in her poetry spoke to them, they should let her know. That acknowledgement could be shown by snapping your fingers or vocalizing your appreciation in some way. Haze told us that she starts her day asking herself the question, “How can I get snaps?” You can trust that she got some from the SCC crowd. Haze brought her first book with her and made it available to the audience. Titled Land of the Living, some of the poems she chose to perform came from this text. continued on p. 3
Ashlee Haze performs at the library
25th Annual Library Book Sale Please celebrate a quarter of a century with us at the annual SCC Library book sale, April 9-11, 7:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m. in the LRC. Paperbacks are 50 cents and hardcovers $1. We still need your donations! Please bring book or video donations to the LRC during library hours. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 636-9228434. Thanks for your help, and hope to see you at the book sale!