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We're excited to announce our picture book collection!

For ECE Students & Educators

Our collection offers many picture books that enhance lesson planning, storytelling, and child development studies. It's a great tool for learning how stories can help young minds grow.

Open to Little Ones

Children are also welcome to visit and enjoy these books! We love seeing these books spark the joy of reading in our young visitors.

Explore the Collection

View a sample of our collection here or visit us in person to discover more!

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Library Hours: Fall 2024

Library building, in-person service and reference hours:Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 7 pmFriday: 9 am to 3 pmSaturdays/Sundays: Closed Online Research Help (24x7): Ask LPC LibraryHoliday Closures:Labor Day Holiday (September 2)Flex Day (October 24): *Library and campus open 4-7pm only.*Veterans Day (November 11)Thanksgiving Break (November 27-29)Winter Break (December 21-January 20, 2025)...

Support your campus library! Give to LPC Library Today

We’re excited to share a new way for you to support the LPC Library and help us continue providing essential resources, welcoming spaces, and fun programming for our community. With our new “Giving Page," you can directly impact our services and programs!Every donation, big or small, helps us:Expand and diversify our collections to meet the needs of all usersFund special events, workshops, and educational programsImprove technology and study spaces within the libraryYour support will help bring back projects like the LPC Library Research Award to recognize student achievement, our annual meeting with Tri-Valley librarians to strengthen community connections, the popular library card drive, and free printing services—plus so much more to benefit our students and community!Interested in making a difference? Click here to donate. We are so grateful for your generosity and support!Even if you can’t give right now, simply sharing this with others who might be interested is a wonderful way to support us. Thank you for being part of our library community!...

Announcing our Picture Book Collection!

We're excited to announce our picture book collection!For ECE Students & EducatorsOur collection offers many picture books that enhance lesson planning, storytelling, and child development studies. It's a great tool for learning how stories can help young minds grow.Open to Little OnesChildren are also welcome to visit and enjoy these books! We love seeing these books spark the joy of reading in our young visitors.Explore the CollectionView a sample of our collection here or visit us in person to discover more!...

Get Smart: Attend a Library Smart Shop in Fall 2024!

This semester, we have various Smart Shops to help students succeed. Whether you’re trying to save money, find the best sources for your papers, avoid plagiarism, or earn extra credit, we've got something for everyone!Here’s what’s coming up:$ave Money, Use the LibrarySept. 16, 3-4 PM, ZoomLearn how to use the library’s resources to cut textbook costs and other materials.Get Lit with Libby (ebooks/audiobooks)Oct. 7, 4-5 PM, LibraryDive into free ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app.Better Sources, Better GradesOct. 29, 4-5 PM, ZoomDiscover how to find quality sources that will improve your research papers.Scholarly & Peer-Review JournalsNov. 7, 3-4 PM, ZoomGet familiar with the ins and outs of finding peer-reviewed articles.Citing & Avoiding PlagiarismNov. 13, 3-4 PM, ZoomLearn how to cite properly and steer clear of plagiarism.NoodleTools TutorialNov. 19, 4-5 PM, ZoomLearn to use NoodleTools to organize research and cite sources.Help!: A Research WorkshopDec. 4, 3-4 PM, ZoomDec. 5, 3-4 PM, LibraryLast-minute research help for your final projects and papers!View the full and most up-to-date schedule using our events calendar. ...