As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, the Thomas J. Garland staff implores you to face the monsters that appear on this most auspicious evening by participating in our annual Monster Hunt.

Do you dare to take the challenge by naming what monsters may lurk in the night? Take a bounty contract from the tree and conduct some research to see if you can name the monster described. If you think you  have found the name of the creature, tell a staff member at the Circulation desk. If you are correct, you will receive some monster bait (prize bag). Be cautious, as some of these creatures are crafty and hard to find.

Good luck and be safe!

A few rules for Monster Hunting:

1. One Monster per student.
2. You may team up and help each other with the research.
3. You may ask the Master Sorcerers (librarians) for help with the searches.
4. When you have completed your search, return the scroll you chose to the Circulation Desk. DO NOT throw them away.
5. Be polite to others when they are searching. Don’t ruin the search by telling someone the answer if you know it and they do not.
6. Remember to have fun!!!

 Arts & Lecture Credit

Haints & Boogers – October 26th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

“Haints and Boogers: Ghosts and Spirits at Tusculum College and Upper East Tennessee” returns this fall! The library staff will tell chilling tales of paranormal activities around campus and in the surrounding communities. Join us fun night of fright Monday, October 26th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm on the main floor of the Thomas J. Garland Library.

The event is open to the public and free of charge. Spooky treats will be served after the program!

As always, if you have any questions, please contact us.

 

What is Banned Book Week, anyway?

Every year, around the last week of September, librarians, publishers, booksellers, teachers, and book lovers unite as a community to celebrate Banned Book Week. By showing support for titles that have been frequently banned in schools and libraries, we raise awareness of censorship and how harmful and restricting it can be. It’s a celebration of the freedom to read and to express opinions – no matter how unpopular or controversial they may be.

Want know more about banned books? The American Library Association also has a list of the most frequently challenged books.

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Attention all students!

The library has recently been overrun by small dragons who stopped by to gather information. Unfortunately, some of them got lost and need to find their way back to the Front Desk where they left their treasure. They will gladly share their treasure with whoever finds them and returns them to the Front Desk of the library.

A few rules to the hunt

1. No more than two dragons per student. (This includes both prize and non-prize dragons) No more than one prize per student.

2. Why dragons? Why not. “There are dragons hiding in the library. They came looking for knowledge and got lost. They need to be found.”

3. If you find a prize dragon, go to the front desk in the main lobby and a library staff member will hand out the prize.

4. If you want your picture taken with the big dragon, tell a library staff member or feel free to take pictures yourselves if you would like. Share the picture with us on Facebook!

5. Don’t tell other students where a dragon is if you know its location, they have to look for one or simply stumble across one.

6. Students may keep the dragons they find if they wish. If not, please do not throw them away. Return them to the Front Desk for safe keeping. Remember they have gotten lost and may be scared.

7. Have fun!!!!!

Questions? Comments? Feel free to contact the library or ask a the Circulation desk.