The Library will be open until 11:45PM as a study hall from May 5, 2025 to May 21, 2025. Study hall hours begin after the library’s regular closing time. Computers, printing, and scanning services are available. Library and study hall hours for May 5, 2025 to May 21, 2025: SundaysLibrary Hours: Closed Study Hall: 1:00 PM […]
Please return any BMCC device – Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, hotspots, battery chargers, and calculators – that you may have borrowed since fall 2021 by May 22, 2025 anytime the Library is open . Fines and fees will not be charged even if the device is damaged. Information Resources and Technology (IRT) provides semester loan devices to […]
This month, the BMCC Book Club read Ward Toward by Cindy Juyoung Ok — a reflective collection that provokes thought about the many ways language and identity intersect. Ok’s poetry isn’t straightforward, and that’s precisely what makes it so powerful. Each piece invites readers to sit with uncertainty and embrace the discomfort of not having […]
For over a decade, Book Riot has issued an annual “Read Harder Challenge” to encourage readers to read outside of their comfort zones. If that sounds like a good idea, but you’re wondering where to start, the Read Harder Challenge has devised a system to help! Book Riot issues two “tasks” every month to help […]
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James Baldwin is one of the most powerful voices in American literature, and his collection of essays, The Harlem Ghetto, offers a raw and insightful look into the realities of Black life in mid-20th century Harlem. Written in the 1940s and early 1950s, these essays explore themes of systemic oppression, racial identity, economic struggle, and […]
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Afrikan Heritage Month at BMCC: A Celebration of Black Culture and Legacy Afrikan Heritage Month at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring Black culture, history, and achievements. This month-long series of events brings together students, faculty, and the community to engage in discussions, performances, and educational experiences that […]
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On November 22nd, the Randolph Library Book Club met to discuss the November book Never Whistle at Night, an anthology edited by Shane Hawk. The intriguing collection of short stories Never Whistle At Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology delves into the complex and varied experiences of Native Americans. These 26 stories challenge readers to […]
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On October 30th, the Randolph Library Book Club will hosts their meeting to discuss Flamer by Mike Curato. Mike Curato’s Flamer is a touching coming-of-age graphic novel that captures the struggles of growing up while navigating the complexities of identity, religion, and sexuality. Set at a summer camp, the story follows Aiden, a Filipino-American boy […]
The Randolph Library Book Club recently kicked off its first session by diving into Tales from La Vida by Frederick Luis Aldama. This captivating collection illuminates Latinx storytelling and visual artistry, featuring over eighty remarkable contributions from talented Latinx creators. Drawing from personal experiences anchored in the language, culture, and history that define Latinx identities […]
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