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DIY Valentine's Day cards event. Thursday, February 12 from 1pm-3pm at Freel Library.

Bring your creativity and make some one-of-a-kind valentines! Freel Library will supply the materials. Feel free to bring your own supplies.
A soft pink background with vertical stripes. There is a stamp with the text that says, "DIY Valentine's Day cards." There is an envelope with a card. The card says, "Thursday, February 12. Freel Library Learning Commons. 1pm - 3pm." Hearts surround all of the designs.
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!
A photo of a dry erase board with text saying, "Library Talkback Tuesday. Would you rather explore space of the deep ocean? 10 for space, 8 for ocean. There is a cute drawing of a shooting star with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A photo of a dry erase board with results of the question. It shows 3 for ocean and 6 for space. A photo of a dry erase board with some results for the question. 6 for space and 5 for ocean. A photo of a dry erase board with some results of the question. 2 for space and 3 for ocean. There is a cute drawing of a shooting star with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.

Today's question is:
Would you rather explore space or the deep ocean?
A photo of a dry erase board with the text saying, "Library talkback Tuesday. Would you rather explore space or the deep ocean?" There is a cute drawing of a shooting star with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A photo of a dry erase board with a cute drawing of a shooting star with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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DIY Valentine's Day cards event. Thursday, February 12 from 1pm-3pm at Freel Library.

Bring your creativity and make some one-of-a-kind valentines! Freel Library will supply the materials. Feel free to bring your own supplies.
A soft pink background with vertical light pink stripes. In front is a stamp with the text " DIY Valentine's Day Cards." There is a envelope with a card sticking out with the text "Thursday, February 12. Freel Library Learning Commons. 1pm-3pm" Surrounding all of this was hearts.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Join us TODAY Sunday, February 8 for the Benito Bowl Watch Party! Enjoy the big game or watch the Bad Bunny halftime show. We will have food, crafts, and a free raffle.

Freel Library Learning Commons
Game starts at 6:30 PM
Food & Festivities at 7:30 PM
A photo of Bad bunny on a goal post is at the top of the poster. The text says "The GSC, MERC, and Freel Library present. Benito bowl Watch Party. Food, free raffle, crafts. Halftime over gametime! Sunday, February 8. Freel Library Learning Commons. Game starts at 6:30PM. Food & Festivities at 7:30pm." There is an illustration of a football helmet with a Puerto Rico flag, a straw hat and a hibiscus flower. Next to it is a on it coconut drink with plantains.
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Books to celebrate our Benito Bowl watch party! You can check everything out if it is available.

Join us Sunday, February 8 for the Benito Bowl Watch Party!

Freel Library Learning Commons
Game starts at 6:30 PM
Food & Festivities at 7:30 PM
Photo of the Benito Bowl Book display. Photo of the Benito Bowl Book display. Photo of the Benito Bowl Book display. Photo of the Benito Bowl Book display.
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!
A dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! When do you graduate from MCLA? This May!! May!!" And arrow points at the word "May!!" that says "Ditto" in the lower right hand corner has the text "Bonus questions! Do you plan to watch the super bowl? Yep!, Nope, Watching in the library!" In the left corner there is a printout of Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! When do you graduate from MCLA? This May!! May!!" And arrow points at the word "May!!" that says "Ditto" in the lower right hand corner has the text "Bonus questions! Do you plan to watch the super bowl? Yep!, Nope, Watching in the library!" In the left corner there is a printout of Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A dry erase board with the text in the lower right-hand corner has the text "Bonus questions! Do you plan to watch the super bowl? Yep!, Nope, Watching in the library!" A photo of a dry erase board with a printout of Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Today is Library Talkback Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, we’ll post a question on a big whiteboard in the library and invite patrons to share their thoughts or vote.

Today's question is:
When do you graduate from MCLA?

Bonus question! Do you plan to watch the super bowl?
A photo of a dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! When do you graduate from MCLA? Bonus question! Do you plan to watch the super bowl?" There is a printout of MCLA's mascot Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A photo of a dry erase board with a printout of MCLA's mascot Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!" A photo of a dry erase board with the text "Bonus question! Do you plan to watch the super bowl?" A photo of a dry erase board with the text "Library talkback Tuesday! When do you graduate from MCLA? Bonus question! Do you plan to watch the super bowl?" There is a printout of MCLA's mascot Murdock with a speech bubble saying, "Thanks for sharing!"
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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February is Black History Month! Like what you see in our displays? Follow the link for a book list of all the materials about Black History Month!

You can check everything out if it is available.
mcla-catalog.helmlib.org/cgi-bin/koha...
Photo of MCLA's Black History Month book display. Photo of MCLA's Black History Month book display. Photo of MCLA's Black History Month book display. Photo of MCLA's Black History Month book display.
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Join us Sunday, February 8 for the Benito Bowl Watch Party! Enjoy the big game or watch the Bad Bunny halftime show. We will have food, crafts, and a free raffle.

Freel Library Learning Commons
Game starts at 6:30 PM
Food & Festivities at 7:30 PM
A photo of Bad bunny on a goal post is at the top of the poster. The text says "The GSC, MERC, and Freel Library present. Benito bowl Watch Party. Food, free raffle, crafts. Halftime over gametime! Sunday, February 8. Freel Library Learning Commons. Game starts at 6:30PM. Food & Festivities at 7:30pm." There is an illustration of a football helmet with a Puerto Rico flag, a straw hat and a hibiscus flower. Next to it is a coconut drink with plantains behind it.
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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The library may have the book you need for your class. Check out our books on reserve.

Follow the link to a list of all books available. buff.ly/VOCQ9gK
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January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Due to the impending inclement weather Freel Library will be closed Sunday, January 25th.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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New year, why not learn something new! Check out our How-to Book display. We have a new display in the lower-level lounge of the library.

All books on display can be checked out.

mcla-catalog.helmlib.org/cgi-bin/koha...
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🚨 Today Wednesday, January 21 starts our Spring Semester hours. 🚨

Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 9 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday Noon - 9 PM
A beige background with a dark blue banner. The text at the top is "MCLA Freel Library. Spring 2026." The text over the beige background is "Regular hours begin TODAY Wednesday, January 2. Monday - Thursday 8am - 9pm, Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 11 am- 7pm, Sunday Noon - 9pm."
January 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Freel Library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
An image of Martin Luther King Jr. is at the bottom left hand corner. The text says "CLOSED Monday, January 19th. MCLA Freel Library." A banner is at the top right corner with the text "Martin Luther King Jr. Day."
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Happy New Year!

Freel Library will be closed Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.
A soft yellow background with the text "Happy New Year!" A book is below the text with the numbers 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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MCLA students, faculty, and staff: read on to learn how to activate or renew your FREE digital subscription to the New York Times

mcla.libanswers.com/faq/435815
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December 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Happy Kwanzaa!
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December 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Merry Christmas from Freel Library.

Freel Library will be closed Thursday, December 25th.
A white and red background with buildings on top. The text on the bottom says "Merry Christmas"
December 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Happy first day of winter!
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December 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🚨 Library hours change alert! 🚨

Tuesday, Dec. 19th- Tuesday, Jan. 20th

Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat. - Sun. Closed

Exceptions:
12/23, 12/24, 12/26, & 12/27 Remote services only 9am-5pm

Thur., Dec. 25 Closed
Thur., Jan. 1 Closed
Mon., Jan. 19th Closed
December 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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🚨 Last day of regular semester hours 🚨

Thursday, December 18th 8 AM - 9 PM

Winter break hours start tomorrow Friday, December 19th!

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
A dark blue background with stars. The text says "Thursday, December 18th. Last day of finals. Library open till 9pm." A small illustration of a frog holding hearts is at the bottom left hand corner.
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Results are in! Thank you so much for sharing!

Question by Theo!
A photo of a dry erase board with the text "Talk Back Tuesday! What are you looking forward to over break? Being warm and having water. Drag bingo. Real reindeers!! No more schoolwork. Good food. Christmas w/ friends and family. Spending time with family, friends and my pups! Good food, and work! My birthday and skiing. Happy Birthday! Pet my beautiful princess (my cat) New adventures! Latkes and pets!" At the bottom of the dry erase board there is an illustration of a snowing cloud and a cute cat. A photo of a dry erase board with the text " Being warm and having water. Drag bingo. Real reindeers!! No more schoolwork. Good food." A photo of a dry erase board with the text "Good food. Christmas w/ friends and family. Spending time with family, friends and my pups! Good food, and work! My birthday and skiing. Happy Birthday! Pet my beautiful princess (my cat)" At the bottom of the dry erase board there is an illustration of a cute cat. A photo of a dry erase board with the text " New adventures! Latkes and pets!"
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Freel Library book tree 2025!
A photo of the library's book tree for 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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🚨 Week of finals 🚨

Monday, Dec. 15th - Thursday, Dec. 18th 8 AM - 9 PM (Regular semester hours)

Winter break hours start tomorrow Friday, December 19th!
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
A yellow background with the text "Library open till 9 PM. First day of finals!! Monday, December 15th." There is a dark blue circle with the text "You for this!"
December 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM