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MCC Libraries' Afiya and Michelle were part of MCC's team of 7 which competed against 19 other groups at last night's Literacy Rochester Brain Game. We didn't win the trophy, but we had the 5th highest score! #BrainGame2026 #MCCLibraries

Literacy Rochester also has an online auction running until October 30 to raise funds to support their mission. Please take a look and consider bidding on large or small items, including a trip to Panama or a Lotto Wreath.

Halloween is 10 days away, do you need some spooky stories? We've got Halloween in literature featuring Gothic fiction, horror, and the written traditions of the uncanny! Find a plethora of titles in the PN 56 - PN 1995.9 section of books. #MCCLibraries #Halloween #ScaryStories

Thank you for helping us observe Banned Books Week! How many of these banned books have you read? #MCCLibraries #BannedBooks

When you visit the LeRoy V. Good Library, be sure to look around and see all the festive fall decorations, including pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as scarecrows and spiders! #MCCLibraries

Sponsored by the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES School Library System. Date: November 3, 2026. Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm. Location: BOCES 2 PD Center, 3599 Big Ridge Rd. Spencerport, NY. Open to all interested educators: teachers, librarians, administrators, and professors.

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Participants will engage in a panel to explore research-readiness gaps, changes in college AI policies, academic expectations, and opportunities for high school students to engage in authentic research experiences on college campuses.

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This afternoon session aims to inform high school teachers, librarians, and administrators about the research expectations of first-year college students. Academic librarians from Rochester area colleges will discuss typical first-year research projects and the necessary skills for higher education.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is "With Survivors." Learn more about domestic violence from the materials on display at the Downtown Campus Learning Commons, and at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors #DVAM #WithSurvivors

Thank you for sharing your favorite hype songs! The new question is, "What's your favorite song for the crew?" You are welcome to share yours on our big whiteboard next to the elevator. #MCCLibraries

Checking out banned books or books about topics that are frequently targeted for censorship proves that the community is interested in reading them. Library staff can use circulation data to support keeping the books on shelves when they are challenged. #LetFreedomReadDay #BannedBooksWeek

This week, we enjoyed therapy dogs in the Campus Center, and Ava embraced the cozy fall setting in the LeRoy V. Good Library! #MCCLibraries

Hyesu Lee is a Brooklyn-based artist from S. Korea whose work spans illustration, murals, & comics. She creates colorful, character-driven worlds that are playful, expressive, & rooted in connection. Her work often centers on community, joy, & the small magic found in everyday life. #BannedBooksWeek

The @oif.bsky.social compiles data on book challenges from reports by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the U.S. The data compiled by @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social represents only a snapshot of book censorship throughout the year. #BannedBookWeek

In recognition of National Banned Books Week (October 4–10), Amnesty International USA spotlights 7 cases that expose how people around the world are punished for their writing, speech, and other forms of artistic and cultural expression. #BannedBooksWeek

See this year’s featured cases on display in the LeRoy V. Good Library and in these graphics. #ChallengeCensorship #DefendFreedomOfExpression

The positive messages and cute drawings being left on a table for others to take as needed are lovely and greatly appreciated ❤️ #MCCLibraries

We love how many responses our visitors wrote for our question yesterday, which was, "What is your fav song (rn)?" Today's question is, "What is your fav song from a movie?" #MCCLibraries

Every year, the American Library Association compiles a list of the books most frequently targeted by censors based on reports from the field and media coverage. www.ala.org/bbooks #BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe

Next time you visit the LeRoy V. Good Library, be sure to look at the display of Mass-Market Madness: a selection of vintage gothic paperbacks from the Glenn Tolle collection! Glenn is MCC’s Records Management Analyst. #MCCLibraries

Banned Books Week is October 4–10, 2026, & the theme is "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read." Visit us to see our display of books that have been challenged, plus info from Amnesty Int'l @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans #MCCLibraries

Embrace the cozy and fall into a good book! With the crisp, cool air, the rustling leaves, and the turn of the page, curl up with a good read from our leisure section on the main floor of the LeRoy V. Good Library and simply relax. #MCCLibraries

Starting in November: looking for motivation, community, & success strategies? Motivation Mondays offer engaging activities, study support, & opportunities to connect w/ resources that help you thrive at MCC! Fill out the interest form for more info: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LMS0ttU3Q2 #MCCLibraries

Check out these chalk drawings that MCC student Rodnee drew in our study rooms! Well done and thank you for sharing, Rodnee! #MCCLibraries

22 Sept

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15. The 2026 theme “Unidos, Somos Más” (translated as “Together, We are More”) highlights the collective power, connection, and collaboration found within diverse Hispanic and Latino communities.

22 Sept

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of U.S. citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

22 Sept

Read more about the month in the Daily Tribune article by Antonia Custodio from MCC's Latino Empowerment Network Affinity Group, and about Hispanic history, culture, and heritage in the books on display at the Downtown Campus Learning Commons. #MCCLibraries #HispanicHeritageMonth

16 Sept

Explore the 3rd and 4th floors above the main (2nd) floor of the LeRoy V. Good Library and check out our book displays for a sample of what you can find on those levels. #MCCLibraries

15 Sept

Visit the Downtown Campus Learning Commons to see our display remembering September 11, 2001, and reflecting on the lasting impact of that day. Books from the display can be checked out; please ask at the information desk. #MCCLibraries #NeverForget #AlwaysRemember

The Student Government Association invites the MCC community to join us for the annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony. (1/5)

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This year’s keynote speaker is Paul Dondorfer '98, a graduate of MCC's Fire Protection Technology program who has dedicated much of his life to serving the Monroe County community. After graduating from MCC, Dondorfer briefly left the area to pursue a career as a police officer with the NYPD. (4/5)

He will share his experiences as a first responder during the events of September 11, 2001, and reflect on the lasting impact of that day. As we mark 25 years, we invite students, faculty, staff, and members of the MCC community to join us in remembering, honoring, and reflecting together. (5/5)

The Student Government Association invites the MCC community to join us for the annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony. (1/5)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, providing an opportunity for our community to remember those who lost their lives, honor the courage of first responders, and reflect on the lasting impact of that day. (2/5)

The ceremony will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8am at the Remembrance Monument outside Building 10. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Gym. (3/5)

7 Sept

MCC Libraries are closed today, September 7, in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen for regular semester hours tomorrow. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

5 Sept

The LeRoy V. Good Library at the Brighton Campus is open on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, so you can come in for research help from a librarian, use a computer and print, or lounge while reading or using Wi-Fi. libguides.monroecc.edu/about/hours #MCCLibraries

4 Sept

Thanks everyone for a busy beginning of the semester. Nearly 5,000 people entered the Brighton Campus Library over the first 3 days of classes, up almost 400 from last year, & 900 more than the year before! All are welcome to visit and revisit. 😊 www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries

2023 MCC graduate Zazie Weldgen’s illustration was featured in the New York Times Print Edition on Sunday morning (featured in the New York Times Online Edition on Saturday). The New York Times commissioned her illustration in the sports section as part of a U.S. Open (tennis) preview. (1/2)

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Read more on this in Veronica Chiesi Brown's article in the Daily Tribune. Access to the full NYT article is free to MCC students, faculty, & staff (look for the NYT Digital Edition on the MCC Libraries Databases A-Z page for info). (2/2) www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries #MCCProud

Get to know us (and what we can help you do) at the Leroy V. Good Library! 1. 3 Zone Floors: Want to study in silence, converse, or work in a group? We've got floors for that. 2. Resources: Need a book or an article? Not sure where to search? We've got databases and people to help you find them.

3. Librarian help at any time: Need an article, book, or research help, even in the wee hours of the night? We've got you covered. 4. Technology Help: We've got a spot for account, software, and printing help.

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5. Reserve Items for Use: Need to borrow a textbook, calculator, or headphones? We've got them on reserve. 6. Private Study Rooms: If you need to study alone, or with a group, or need some Zen space, we've got a room for that! #MCCLibraries www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/

Please read the MCC Libraries Purpose Statement in the attached image with alt-text. www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries

31 Aug

Welcome all to fall 2026 at the MCC Libraries in the Downtown Campus Learning Commons! Librarians and staff are here to help with finding books, research, directions, and answering your questions. (1/2) www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries

31 Aug

Welcome to the DCLC at MCC! (2/2)

31 Aug

Welcome to the fall 2026 semester! MCC Libraries are here to support you on your academic journey at both the Brighton and Downtown campuses. www.monroecc.edu/depts/library/ #MCCLibraries

28 Aug

We're proud of artists Ruben Likoke and Charity Nietopski for showcasing their art at today's opening outside the LeRoy V. Good Library! Their work will be on display throughout the fall semester, so please make time to visit. #MCCLibraries