Hope College Library
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Van Wylen Library serves as the center of intellectual and cultural life at Hope College, a distinguished and distinctive liberal arts, undergraduate college.
Light up the holidays for our students. Your gift, no matter the size or destination, truly changes lives. #GivingTuesday
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#GivingTuesday2025
Join me and make a gift to Day of Giving 2025
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December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Light up the holidays for our students. Your gift, no matter the size or destination, truly changes lives. #GivingTuesday
www.givecampus.com/s/wkf313
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Whiteboards and artwork before Thanksgiving break! You know the students need this break!
Reminder that the library closes at 5:00PM today and reopens Sunday, Nov 30 at 5:00PM. #hopecollege
Reminder that the library closes at 5:00PM today and reopens Sunday, Nov 30 at 5:00PM. #hopecollege
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Whiteboards and artwork before Thanksgiving break! You know the students need this break!
Reminder that the library closes at 5:00PM today and reopens Sunday, Nov 30 at 5:00PM. #hopecollege
Reminder that the library closes at 5:00PM today and reopens Sunday, Nov 30 at 5:00PM. #hopecollege
A little support goes a long way. You can find our library FAQ webpage under GET HELP. It covers the basics so you can focus on the rest.
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A little support goes a long way. You can find our library FAQ webpage under GET HELP. It covers the basics so you can focus on the rest.
Join the library and the English Club for our final Community Reading Hour of 2025. Bring a book (start your holiday reading early?), grab a snack and hot beverage, and find a cozy spot in the BSC Fireplace Room on November 20 during the 11-12 hour. All are welcome!
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Join the library and the English Club for our final Community Reading Hour of 2025. Bring a book (start your holiday reading early?), grab a snack and hot beverage, and find a cozy spot in the BSC Fireplace Room on November 20 during the 11-12 hour. All are welcome!
A space to create, edit, and experiment — right inside Van Wylen Library. Come see what’s possible in the Digital Media Lab.
#HopeCollege #VanWylenLibrary #DigitalMediaLab
#HopeCollege #VanWylenLibrary #DigitalMediaLab
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A space to create, edit, and experiment — right inside Van Wylen Library. Come see what’s possible in the Digital Media Lab.
#HopeCollege #VanWylenLibrary #DigitalMediaLab
#HopeCollege #VanWylenLibrary #DigitalMediaLab
DID YOU KNOW: Open Access publishing removes paywalls from research?
Open Access emerged to make scholarly research freely available to everyone.
Since 2017, our library's Open Access Fund has supported 35 articles by Hope faculty in Gold OA journals.
#OAweek #hopecollege
Open Access emerged to make scholarly research freely available to everyone.
Since 2017, our library's Open Access Fund has supported 35 articles by Hope faculty in Gold OA journals.
#OAweek #hopecollege
October 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
DID YOU KNOW: Open Access publishing removes paywalls from research?
Open Access emerged to make scholarly research freely available to everyone.
Since 2017, our library's Open Access Fund has supported 35 articles by Hope faculty in Gold OA journals.
#OAweek #hopecollege
Open Access emerged to make scholarly research freely available to everyone.
Since 2017, our library's Open Access Fund has supported 35 articles by Hope faculty in Gold OA journals.
#OAweek #hopecollege
Check out our Halloween DVD display --- if you dare...
1. Pick a DVD from our spooky display.
2. Bring it to the Circulation Desk to check it out.
3. Don't have a DVD player? No problem, you can borrow one there too!
#Library #Hopecollege #Halloween
1. Pick a DVD from our spooky display.
2. Bring it to the Circulation Desk to check it out.
3. Don't have a DVD player? No problem, you can borrow one there too!
#Library #Hopecollege #Halloween
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Check out our Halloween DVD display --- if you dare...
1. Pick a DVD from our spooky display.
2. Bring it to the Circulation Desk to check it out.
3. Don't have a DVD player? No problem, you can borrow one there too!
#Library #Hopecollege #Halloween
1. Pick a DVD from our spooky display.
2. Bring it to the Circulation Desk to check it out.
3. Don't have a DVD player? No problem, you can borrow one there too!
#Library #Hopecollege #Halloween
Hope College Library Celebrates Open Access Week! Join us in recognizing those in the Hope community who contribute to the open sharing of knowledge. #OAweek #hopecollege #academiclibrary
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hope College Library Celebrates Open Access Week! Join us in recognizing those in the Hope community who contribute to the open sharing of knowledge. #OAweek #hopecollege #academiclibrary
DID YOU KNOW? The Library is for everyone in the community.
We are hosting two events, Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30am-noon.
From checking out photos and yearbooks from Hope’s history to enjoying stories and crafts as a family, we’ve got something for everyone this weekend! #onebigweekend
We are hosting two events, Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30am-noon.
From checking out photos and yearbooks from Hope’s history to enjoying stories and crafts as a family, we’ve got something for everyone this weekend! #onebigweekend
October 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
DID YOU KNOW? The Library is for everyone in the community.
We are hosting two events, Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30am-noon.
From checking out photos and yearbooks from Hope’s history to enjoying stories and crafts as a family, we’ve got something for everyone this weekend! #onebigweekend
We are hosting two events, Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30am-noon.
From checking out photos and yearbooks from Hope’s history to enjoying stories and crafts as a family, we’ve got something for everyone this weekend! #onebigweekend
Today is Ask an Archivist Day! While we always want to answer any question you may have, we collected some of our most asked and favorite ones to share with you today. #AskAnArchivist #hopecollege #hopecollegelibrary Follow this link for details: sample-for-camp.my.canva.site/ask-an-archi...
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today is Ask an Archivist Day! While we always want to answer any question you may have, we collected some of our most asked and favorite ones to share with you today. #AskAnArchivist #hopecollege #hopecollegelibrary Follow this link for details: sample-for-camp.my.canva.site/ask-an-archi...
Ever wonder what Hope College looked like 100 years ago? Explore letters, photos, and pieces of campus history in the Hope College Archives and Special Collections - located on the lower level of Van Wylen Library!
October 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ever wonder what Hope College looked like 100 years ago? Explore letters, photos, and pieces of campus history in the Hope College Archives and Special Collections - located on the lower level of Van Wylen Library!
Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
In collaboration with HAIC, this exhibit highlights artists and authors who challenge assumptions and celebrate the creativity within disabled experiences.
#invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
In collaboration with HAIC, this exhibit highlights artists and authors who challenge assumptions and celebrate the creativity within disabled experiences.
#invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
In collaboration with HAIC, this exhibit highlights artists and authors who challenge assumptions and celebrate the creativity within disabled experiences.
#invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
In collaboration with HAIC, this exhibit highlights artists and authors who challenge assumptions and celebrate the creativity within disabled experiences.
#invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
This exhibit explores the intersection of disability and creativity — highlighting work by disabled artists and authors whose voices have too often been overlooked or misrepresented. #invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
This exhibit explores the intersection of disability and creativity — highlighting work by disabled artists and authors whose voices have too often been overlooked or misrepresented. #invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
October 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Come see the new display at Van Wylen Library!
This exhibit explores the intersection of disability and creativity — highlighting work by disabled artists and authors whose voices have too often been overlooked or misrepresented. #invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
This exhibit explores the intersection of disability and creativity — highlighting work by disabled artists and authors whose voices have too often been overlooked or misrepresented. #invisibleconditions #hopecollege #library
October is American Archives Month!
Archives collect, preserve and make available unique records and materials with historical or informational value, providing evidence of our shared history.
hope.edu/library/arch...
#americanarchivesmonth #hopecollege
Archives collect, preserve and make available unique records and materials with historical or informational value, providing evidence of our shared history.
hope.edu/library/arch...
#americanarchivesmonth #hopecollege
October 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
October is American Archives Month!
Archives collect, preserve and make available unique records and materials with historical or informational value, providing evidence of our shared history.
hope.edu/library/arch...
#americanarchivesmonth #hopecollege
Archives collect, preserve and make available unique records and materials with historical or informational value, providing evidence of our shared history.
hope.edu/library/arch...
#americanarchivesmonth #hopecollege
The Library has partnered with the CIT Office to highlight six key areas that promote comprehensive digital awareness. We are highlighting practical tips and actions you can take each day to minimize your digital risks and maintain security. bit.ly/2025OCT
October 2025
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September 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Library has partnered with the CIT Office to highlight six key areas that promote comprehensive digital awareness. We are highlighting practical tips and actions you can take each day to minimize your digital risks and maintain security. bit.ly/2025OCT
Join us for Community Reading Hour! Thurs, Oct 2, 11am–noon in the Pine Grove. Bring a blanket & your favorite book for an hour of quiet reading. Snacks, drinks, and a raffle for I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Let’s slow down & read together.
#readmorebooks #readersgonnaread
#readmorebooks #readersgonnaread
September 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us for Community Reading Hour! Thurs, Oct 2, 11am–noon in the Pine Grove. Bring a blanket & your favorite book for an hour of quiet reading. Snacks, drinks, and a raffle for I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Let’s slow down & read together.
#readmorebooks #readersgonnaread
#readmorebooks #readersgonnaread
Our Digital Media Lab staff can help you learn command shortcuts to save time and boost productivity. What’s one shortcut you’d like to learn?
Stop by the DML on the 2nd floor of the library, or explore more project-related Digital Skills Tips at hope.edu/dml
Stop by the DML on the 2nd floor of the library, or explore more project-related Digital Skills Tips at hope.edu/dml
September 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our Digital Media Lab staff can help you learn command shortcuts to save time and boost productivity. What’s one shortcut you’d like to learn?
Stop by the DML on the 2nd floor of the library, or explore more project-related Digital Skills Tips at hope.edu/dml
Stop by the DML on the 2nd floor of the library, or explore more project-related Digital Skills Tips at hope.edu/dml
How do you feel about AI—excited, curious, uneasy? We’ve partnered with the Critical Issues Symposium to highlight books and resources on this complex topic. Stop by the library to check out the display, vote in our sticker poll and grab a book to explore more. #ArtificialIntelligence #criticalissue
September 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
How do you feel about AI—excited, curious, uneasy? We’ve partnered with the Critical Issues Symposium to highlight books and resources on this complex topic. Stop by the library to check out the display, vote in our sticker poll and grab a book to explore more. #ArtificialIntelligence #criticalissue
Every book tells a story, and this month we’re spotlighting Latino voices that deserve to be heard. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Van Wylen Library, browse the display, flip through the pages, and discover a story that speaks to you.
September 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Every book tells a story, and this month we’re spotlighting Latino voices that deserve to be heard. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Van Wylen Library, browse the display, flip through the pages, and discover a story that speaks to you.
We welcomed Mittens, the new MeLCat mascot, to Van Wylen Library! Mittens is visiting 430 libraries to celebrate MeLCat’s 20th anniversary. MeLCat lets you request books, DVDs, and CDs from other libraries, delivered to Hope for pickup! search.mel.org
September 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We welcomed Mittens, the new MeLCat mascot, to Van Wylen Library! Mittens is visiting 430 libraries to celebrate MeLCat’s 20th anniversary. MeLCat lets you request books, DVDs, and CDs from other libraries, delivered to Hope for pickup! search.mel.org
Here are some of the Digital Media Lab's September Events!
September 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here are some of the Digital Media Lab's September Events!
September 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Come check out the Women's Suffrage Exhibit curated by Anna Stowe! It can be found in the Lower Level of the Van Wylen by Archives and Special Collections.
#hopecollege #womenssuffrage #studentresearch
#hopecollege #womenssuffrage #studentresearch
September 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Come check out the Women's Suffrage Exhibit curated by Anna Stowe! It can be found in the Lower Level of the Van Wylen by Archives and Special Collections.
#hopecollege #womenssuffrage #studentresearch
#hopecollege #womenssuffrage #studentresearch
Digital Media Lab (DML) Tip Tuesday!
Quick Canva tip: Download smarter, not harder.
We will share digital skills tips every Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below. #canvatips #hopecollege
Quick Canva tip: Download smarter, not harder.
We will share digital skills tips every Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below. #canvatips #hopecollege
September 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Digital Media Lab (DML) Tip Tuesday!
Quick Canva tip: Download smarter, not harder.
We will share digital skills tips every Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below. #canvatips #hopecollege
Quick Canva tip: Download smarter, not harder.
We will share digital skills tips every Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below. #canvatips #hopecollege