Thanks to the facilities crew at MCC, your days and nights at the library may be bright! Please pardon any disruption to areas in the LeRoy V. Good Library while the lighting is improved. #MCCLibraries

Intersession at MCC is from January 2 - 20, 2026, and MCC Libraries are here to help you throughout this condensed term. Our hours are posted here: libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

MCC campuses and libraries are closed through January 1, 2026. Have a happy and safe holiday break!

Happy holidays from MCC Libraries! Congratulations to Commercial Art & Illustration student Joseph Delorisses for his winning illustration, “A Little Drink, A Giant Milkshake,” which adorns MCC’s 2025 holiday card, selected by MCC President DeAnna Burt-Nanna and MCC Vice Presidents.

The MCC Libraries hours today and tomorrow are adjusted for the upcoming college closure: libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

Ying Zhou came to the U.S. from China nearly 3 years ago. She lives with her son, who is also a student here. In her narrative essay, Ying illustrates the lengths a mother will go to ensure a bright future & sound education for her child. Read Ying's story: mccglobalfaces.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...

Starting in January 2026: join the LeRoy V. Good Library in a 3-part series based on Dr. Jessica Harris's book High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America. Spots are limited, so please RSVP with First Year Experience Librarian Afiya Farrell ([email protected]). #MCCLibraries

Last week, students relieved stress by painting rocks, knitting, and petting Yankee the therapy dog in the LeRoy V. Good Library to refresh and recharge before the end of the semester. Good luck on finals this week! libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

Please note the hours at MCC Libraries for Final Exam Week. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

We conclude Refresh & Recharge week with Furry Friday! Engage in pet therapy with a yellow Lab: Yankee and Dr. Beth Walker! #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

The last week of classes for 2025 is halfway done and we're looking ahead to 2026 at the Downtown Campus Learning Commons. You can make a wish with us for the New Year! We wish you good final grades for this semester and continued success into the next, and we can help! #MCCLibraries #HappyNewYear

Today is Thankful Thursday all day at the LeRoy V. Good Library! Write thank-you notes to share your gratitude (these are on the 3rd floor). #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

Finals Prep with FYE: Come to the library to study for finals! Study materials, snacks, quiet environment, and help stations available! Thursday, December 11, from 6pm to 10pm at the Brighton Campus in the LeRoy V. Good Library. Register at www.monroecc.edu/depts/fye/ #MCCLibraries

Continue with Refresh & Recharge week on Wellness Wednesday today at 11:30am with Dog Therapy at the Counseling & Disability Office, and then Meditation with Terry Shamblin and Renee Dimino in the Brighton Campus Library Room 432 & Zoom at 12:15pm. #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

Thank you for joining us yesterday on Motivate Monday! Refresh & Recharge week continues tomorrow! #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

Visit us at Brighton Campus Library and see the festive decor at the Welcome Desk and the STAC! Thanks to Gale Sue for sharing decorations and to Lori for baking and sharing cookies! 🎄🍪 #MCCLibraries

You made it to the last week of classes! Over your much deserved winter break, take home a great read! Not sure what's good out there? Check out these staff recommendations. There's definitely something for everyone! #MCCLibraries

Kick off Refresh & Recharge week with some coffee and hot beverages from 8am to 12:00 noon this morning at the Brighton Campus Library! #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

Principal Library Clerk Mary and our awesome student assistants had an end-of-the-semester meeting today! #MCCLibraries

The end of the semester can be stressful, but the Brighton Campus Library is here to help you unwind and recharge. Stop by the LeRoy V. Good Library next week to take a breather, refresh your mind, and have a little fun! #MCCLibraries #RefreshRecharge

This weekend and next weekend, MCC Libraries are open on Saturday and Sunday at the Brighton Campus from 11am to 4pm. Stop in to study or ask a librarian for help–we're here for you! libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

Happy holidays from MCC Libraries! Visit the Downtown Campus Learning Commons to see the display of seasonal reading material. Books from the display can be checked out: please ask at the Information Desk. #MCCLibraries

The Library’s Open Research Labs series concludes this Wednesday at the Brighton Campus Library. This week’s session is Research Refresh. No registration required: just show up! Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3. Time: 12pm to 12:50pm. Location: Brighton Campus Library, Building 2, Room 423. #MCCLibraries

Welcome back from Thanksgiving recess! Regular semester hours resume today at MCC Libraries. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

Happy Thanksgiving from MCC Libraries! These pies were baked by the Hospitality Club and will be enjoyed by many today! MCC Libraries are closed through Sunday and will reopen on Monday. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours

Mohammed Tamim Islamkhil came to Rochester, NY in 2023 from his homeland of Afghanistan. He plans to get a degree in Computer Science. Tamim's story reminds us not to take for granted small moments with the ones we love. Read Tamim's story: mccglobalfaces.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...

Please note the hours for Thanksgiving week at MCC Libraries. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

Happy Thanksgiving from MCC Libraries! Visit the Downtown Campus Learning Commons before recess to see our display about the holiday and check out some reading material for if you'll travel or have time off. www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries #Thanksgiving

Tutoring & Academic Assistance Center (TAAC) & Library Presents Finals Planning & Writing Support Event! Dates: Tue. 11/18, Wed. 11/19, & Thu 11/20. Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm each day. Location: Brighton Campus, Room 11-106 (TAAC). Snacks & prizes! No appointment necessary – walk-ins encouraged!

Coming up this Wednesday: the Citation Game at the Library's Open Research Lab! Date: Wed., Nov. 19. Time: 12pm to 12:50pm. Location: Brighton Campus Library, Building 2, Room 423. #MCCLibraries #OpenResearchLabs

Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service. department.va.gov/veterans-day... #VeteransDay

The current display at the Downtown Campus Learning Commons provides information about child abuse awareness and advocating for children's safety. Books from this display can be checked out: please ask at the information desk. For additional resources, visit www.cacgroc.org #MCCLibraries

MCC Libraries are open today (Saturday) at the Brighton Campus from 11am to 4pm, Monday from 7:45am to 8pm, closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day, and regular fall semester hours resume on Wednesday, November 12. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

Yankee received lots of love (and treats) today from Dr. Beth Walker, Diane, and students! Therapy Dogs at LVG schedule: Marilyn will bring Taz on Wednesdays from 11:45am to 12:30pm, and Dr. Beth Walker will bring Yankee on Fridays from 12:45pm to 1:45pm. #MCCLibraries #TherapyDogs

It's Election Day: you are right to exercise your right to vote! Make a plan to go to your polling place and learn what's on your ballot this year. We have links to help you in our guide on Civics, Election, & Voting: libguides.monroecc.edu/civics #MCCLibraries #ElectionDay

On Wednesday 11/5 MCC Creative Arts and the Office of Student Life & Leadership Development present visiting creative non-fiction writer Jung Hae Chae, 12-2:50pm in 8-200 at the Brighton Campus. For more information and a pre-recorded non-fiction reading, visit: www.monroecc.edu/organization...

Don't forget: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight at 2am, so we'll "fall back" one hour. An extra hour is plenty of time to learn more from NIST: www.nist.gov/pml/time-and... #DaylightSavingTime #FallBack

The Library’s new Open Research Labs series continues next week with Find Better Sources, Faster. Search smarter, not harder, with simple strategies for finding credible sources quickly. Date: Wed. 11/5 Time: 12-12:50pm Location: Brighton Campus Library, Room 2-423 #MCCLibraries #OpenResearchLabs

Happy Halloween from MCC Libraries! Come see our smiling scarecrows & jovial jack-o'-lantern behind the Welcome Desk, where we keep our course reserves to treat you to textbooks, calculators, & more goodies you can use in the library. www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries #Halloween

Please be advised that essential maintenance involving a crane will be conducted on the exterior of the library 10/27–10/29. Traffic flow & access around the library may be temporarily affected. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain our campus facilities (Philip Oettinger).

NEW starting Wed. 10/29: Open Research Labs, relaxed drop-in sessions where students can get 1-on-1 help with any part of the research process. No sign-up is required. Wednesdays, 12 to 12:50pm, Brighton Campus Library, Room 2-423 #MCCLibraries #OpenResearchLabs

Free Flu Clinic for Students! No insurance? No problem! This clinic is open to all currently enrolled MCC students, regardless of insurance status. Protect yourself and your community—get your flu shot and help keep our campus healthy this season! www.monroecc.edu/mccannou.nsf...

The fashion display and the memoir display at the Brighton Campus Library are a hit! You can see them as soon as you exit the elevator on the 4th and 3rd floors, respectively. #MCCLibraries

We observe National Native American Heritage Month in November as "a time to recognize the traditions, languages, & stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, & affiliated Island communities. It is also a time to celebrate the diverse culture & heritage of Indigenous Peoples..."

Here is Librarian Cami testing students' knowledge at the academic carnival today with MCC Library Trivia and Library Pong!

Tomorrow, 12-12:50pm in room 8-100, visiting poet Phil Metres discusses portions of his critically acclaimed book Shrapnel Maps, a sensitive and humane investigation of themes connected to the Palestinine-Israel war. Sponsored by: Creative Arts Committee of MCC. Free & open to the public.

Today is the Let Freedom Read Day of Action, when communities unite against book bans. The freedom to read is shared American value, a cornerstone of democracy, and the right of everyone, no matter their color, background, zip code. #LetFreedomReadDay #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans

"The 2025 theme of Banned Books Week serves as a reminder that censorship efforts persist to this day," ALA President Cindy Hohl said. "We must always come together to stand up for the right to read." #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans

We're happy to see Yankee and Dr. Beth Walker until 1:45pm today, October 10! #MCCLibraries #TherapyDogs

There is still time to join the MCC AI Challenge! This free, hands-on program, designed by faculty and staff at FLCC, is ideal for beginners and includes 10 short, practical challenges, starting the week of October 13. Sign up at: www.aichallenges.org/mcc/