Langston Hughes Memorial Library

Langston Hughes Memorial Library is named for one of Lincoln University’s most famous graduates, the celebrated poet Langston Hughes.

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All of the books from Langston Hughes' personal library are now on permanent display in the library on the 2nd floor.

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Happy 1st day of Summer Session 1! The library will be ready to assist you via our online chat service. https://t.co/1DudCqYGm1

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Langston Hughes many years in Harlem would come to characterize his work. He focused squarely on the lives of working class black Americans, delicately dismantling clichés, arriving at a genuine portrayal of the people he knew best: https://t.co/69M60E20fN #NationalPoetryMonth

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Happy Birthday to Gil Scott-Heron! We celebrate him as one of Lincoln's literary giants and a talented musician. He influenced many poets, authors, and musicians including Common and Talib Kweli.

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As you engage in #remoteinstruction and are researching for an assignment, know that the library can still request and receive electronic articles for you.

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The library is closed but our electronic resources and libguides are always available. https://t.co/SePTyryLhz

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Need help or resources? We are still available virtually to assistv while the library's physical space is closed.

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Some tips to help you manage remote instruction for the semester. https://t.co/VwOtkyje2K

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The library will be open this weekend. While away from campus, use our chat and Ask a Librarian resource to receive assistance.

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Today we celebrate Barbie's 61st birthday! Our #womenshistorymonth display is back at the library! We appreciate Lincoln professor Dr. Gaither-Hardy for sharing her Barbie collection with us.

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Beloved history professor Dr. Levi Akalazu Nwachuku ‘67 (August 23, 1940 – February 29, 2020) now walks with the ancestors and we remain to celebrate his life and build upon his legacy. May he rest in perfect peace.

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The Science Library is now open Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm in Room 108.

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“Not only has Ruff kept the heat on for decades at Lincoln University, he and his current girlfriend have also provided a warm home to 20 to 30 children as foster care parents since the mid-1990s.”

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We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: https://t.co/Tl3tsHAfYB

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Happy 89th Birthday to griot Toni Morrison! We speak your name, remember your wisdom, and share your stories. You were our best thing! #TuesdayThoughts

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Vote for Kwanza Murray: "Murray is the Lions' candidate for the CIAA Lowes Senior CLASS Award for women's basketball."

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Today we celebrate the birth of the incomparable Langston Hughes, beloved poet and graduate of Lincoln University in 1929. “Lincoln University: 1854” is a poem he wrote to celebrate the university’s 100th anniversary. #BlackHistoryMonth #LangstonHughes #LU1854 #HBCU

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Check out this 1929 yearbook photo of Langston Hughes who was known as Lank to his classmates. #BlackHistoryMonth #LangstonHughes

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Happy Birthday to our namesake Langston Hughes!

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Louise Thompson and Langston Hughes heading to Russia on board the Europa, June 1932. #BlackHistoryMonth2020

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@LUL1onsAthletic @DMoseLU @WHoopDirt @LincolnUofPA Congratulations, Coach Mosley!