Quick News: A Glance at Current and Upcoming Goings-On

What’s happening now:

The 7th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee will be held Thursday, July 29, at the Saugahatchee Country Club. Cocktails are scheduled for 5 p.m. and the competition begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, and the spelling bee benefits the Lee County Literacy Coalition. Plan now to attend and cheer the Dewey Decimators to victory! Contact Paula Sullenger if you would like to buy tickets.

Yvette Rivera in the Dean’s Office has been temporarily relocated to 2021H (Bob Yerkey’s old office).  She will be working from this office while Facilities makes some improvements to her work area.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reference held the final Snacks in the Stacks event last Thursday, July 15. Turnout throughout the summer was fantastic, with groups of parents ranging from 75 – 175 per session!

What’s happening soon:

Tailgate @ the Library, the Libraries’ annual open house, is scheduled for Friday, September 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Events Committee is planning a 50th anniversary celebration in honor of our library building. The celebration will take place over the course of the fall semester, culminating in an anniversary party to be held the first week in November.  A timeline exhibit, 50th anniversary website and more details are coming soon!