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Pumerantz Library

Library Hours

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National Library Week

Join the Pumerantz Library in celebrating National Library Week; a time to recognize the impact of libraries and the people who make them thrive. This year, we invite the WesternU community to find your joy at the library through discovery, creativity, and connection.

Monday, April 20th to Thursday, April 23rd, take a moment to explore what brings you joy at the Pumerantz Library.
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Right to Read

Monday, April 20th (All Day)

Find your joy in the freedom to read. Explore our display of banned books and pick up limited-edition stickers and buttons.

Plus, join our weeklong Bookworm Contest! Can you guess how many bookworms are in the jar?
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Playful approaches to teaching (AKA Joyful Reboot: A pirate’s quest for playful teaching)

Monday, April 20th at 12pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch provided

Presented by Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHPE

As instructors, we often find ourselves in routines that feel repetitive or draining. This CETL workshop is designed to help participants refresh your teaching through playfulness because play IS educational! A quick reboot of your material may be just what the doctor ordered!
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BookMARKED for Joy! Create department bookmarks with QR codes

Tuesday, April 21st at 12 pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch Provided

Presented by Christyana Visk, MLIS

Mark your resources, mark your joy! What better way to easily access your departmental resources than on a fun and friendly customized bookmark? Join the Pumerantz Library in this hands-on CETL workshop, where you will learn how to create a bookmark design on CANVA, convert your resource links into QR codes, and print and laminate your bookmark for your students, staff, and faculty.
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Coffee & Conversations National Library Outreach Day

Wednesday, April 22nd at 12-1:30pm | Library Lobby

Find your joy in connection. Enjoy a cup of coffee and spark conversation with library staff at Coffee & Conversations. Visit department tables to learn more about the people, services, and support behind your library experience.

The first 70 participants will receive a FREE cup of coffee from Sospeso!
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Take Action For Libraries Day

Thursday, April 23rd (All Day)

Find your joy in creativity and advocacy.

Design your own bookmark and discover simple ways you can support and advocate for libraries.
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Finding Joy When You’re Burned Out

Thursday, April 23rd at 12pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch provided

Presented by Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP

What can you do when you’ve not only lost your spark, but feel fried to a crisp? Burnout is a serious, chronic work-related issue that can leave you feeling drained and purposeless. One antidote: joy! This CETL workshop will explore the meanings of joy and ways you can find it even difficult times.

The moss wall in the Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library and Learning Resource Center with the word WesternU on the left and the words to teach to heal together on the right

Pumerantz Learning Center

Welcome to the Pumerantz Learning Center (PLC), we are dedicated to providing an environment conducive to learning that provides study spaces and classrooms as well as open areas for collaboration. We offer many amenities including a Wellness Room, lounge, microwaves, refrigerator, coffee station and more.