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❄️ Wishing you all a wonderful winter break! Our hours change today! Biddeford will be closed this weekend, and Portland will have shortened hours (9-5). Next week, both libraries are open 8-5 from Monday through Thursday, 8-4 on Friday, and then closed Dec. 23 through Jan 1. 🕯️

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Good luck on your exams and final projects! We're here if you need us, in person, on chat or via email. You've got this! You're so close!
#finalsweek #unelibraries #hereifyouneedus #soonitwillbevacationtime

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Start your week off right. Choose self-compassion!
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Read more about this and other approaches to improved mental health in Lauren Cook's book Generation Anxiety, available for check out at the Ketchum Library.
#mondaymotivation #unelibraries #yougotthis #generationanxiety

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Open Textbook Workshop November 8, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Are you interested in learning more about open education options? Join us to explore possible open textbook solutions. Learn more about how open supports academic freedom. Register: https://t.co/in2wenuFg9 #unelibraries

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We are all struggling to make sense of this week's tragedy here in Maine. This on top of global conflicts makes this a particularly vulnerable time. NAMI Maine (https://t.co/yIRAr3KNPH) is full of excellent resources. In crisis? Text or call 988 to be connected to help.

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ntroducing our first panelist, Sonya Durney, President of the @MaineLibAssoc! Sonya Durney (she/her) is a member of the @ALALibrary Policy Corp. She is the Scholarly Communication Research & Teaching Librarian at the @unetweets. Join us October 5th! 🔗 in bio!

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🚧🚧 ALERT! Starting July 10, the Abplanalp Library will be getting some new energy-efficient windows. The library will remain OPEN, but spaces will be more limited. We'll be keeping you updated as the project progresses. 🚧 🚧 #unelibraries

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This week marks the 70th anniversary of ALA's Freedom to Read Statement. The freedom to read and consume information is at the core of a democratic society. Libraries and librarians are at the forefront of protecting this #freedom. Read it here: https://t.co/iPT7lahsL6

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For many of us in Maine, Juneteenth is a new holiday. If you're curious about the origins of #Juneteenth or want to learn about how it is celebrated, check out our curated reading list by scanning the QR code here, or go to the library catalog and use the keyword "Juneteenth."

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We are looking forward to seeing our alumni back on campus this weekend! Whether you're from the class of 1973, 1998, or 2013, you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy on both campuses. Welcome back! https://t.co/4fPx8PeHou
#alumniweekend #reunion #unelibraries

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Welcome to our new Research and Teaching Librarian, Emily Connor Dafoe! Emily joins us from North Dakota with a background in academic library research support and instruction! She is passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and engagement. #unelibraries

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Welcome to our new Access Services Librarian, Ann Price! Ann is new to working in academic libraries, with a background in public libraries and crisis shelters. We are so lucky to have Ann on our team! #unelibraries

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Whether studying for finals or wrapping up that last research project, you'll find what you need at the library! We have study spaces, electronic/print resources, & librarians who are here to help you succeed. Wishing you a great end of the semester!
[image: WCHC, circa 1974]

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Kick off poetry month with some local poetic brilliance? Maya Williams' work focuses on suicide awareness, mental health, the prison industrial complex, faith, grief, and healing. Check out Maya's Community Collection on the Bendable Maine platform. https://t.co/qN5K7YBrZd

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#Winter is coming to visit again!
In the event of a snow day, the Ketchum Library will be open from 9am to 9pm.
The Abplanalp Library is closed on snow days, but you can always access the 24 hour lab.
#unelibraries
[image: Westbrook College History Collection, circa 1959]

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Happy Valentines Day, N'oreasters! Warm wishes from our hearts to yours. #HeartHealth

#valentines #weareune #mainelibraries #academiclibrariesofmaine

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Are you interested in joining a book club? We're still forming, but will likely start out by reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Sponsored by Intercultural Student Engagement and the library. Please fill out our interest form here: https://t.co/q84cmg6kLH

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Winter has finally arrived in Maine. Thank you to our facilities staff who worked overtime to make sure our campuses were accessible this week!
#snow #maine #unelibraries #gratitude

[image courtesy Westbrook College History Collection, Featherman University Archives, 1969]

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It is Friday - what are you reading?

Looking for some new content? Check out cloudLibrary for popular ebooks and audiobooks for various devices @ https://t.co/XwDUYb8zgq #weareune