FPU Hiebert Library

The Hiebert Library is proud to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month with our book tower. The tower celebrates the month's theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, and all books on the display are available to check out.
Check out more FPU National Hispanic Heritage Month events by visiting and
"Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America." National Hispanic Heritage Month, www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov.

Any Friday is a good Friday.

As we start the new school year, here is a reminder of the great resources available from the Hiebert Library both in-person and online! (Link to the website in our bio.)

🌞SUMMER BRAIN GAMES BONUS!🌞
😄In honor of World Emoji Day, today's game is Emoji Plot. Can you guess the book from the plot told with emojis? 🧐
😎Tell us your favorite book's plot in emojis! 🥳
😍Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🤩
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

Our beloved Director will be retiring at the end of the year so the hunt is on for our next Library Director. Would you like to know more? Check out career opportunities at Fresno Pacific University or the link below.
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https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/fresnoedu/staff/jobs/4577378/director-of-hiebert-library?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

⛓SUMMER BRAIN GAMES⛓
👯‍♀️Today's game: Connections. Look at the grid on the second slide and see if you can group the characters together from the same book. There are 4 groups of 4. Note: all answers are on the last slide so don't look until you're ready!👯
🖇Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🖇
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

😎SUMMER BRAIN GAMES. 😎
🌄Today: What a Character! Guess the book when given five (not main) characters.🏘
🗺How many did you know? Would you like to visit one of these book places?🗺
Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🤔
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

😎SUMMER BRAIN GAMES. 😎
💃Today: What a Character! Guess the book when given five (not main) characters.🕺
🌟Did you know them all? What were some clues to the ones you did get?🌟
Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🤔
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

🤔SUMMER BRAIN GAMES🤔
💫Today: Scramble. Unscramble the letters of these book titles.💫
How many did you get? Any surprises?
Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🤔
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

It's that time again! SUMMER BRAIN GAMES. 🧠
📚🎥Today: Book/Movie- guess the book when given a change made when the story leapt from the page to the screen.📚🎥
Every other week during the summer, a new brain game will be posted (usually on Monday.) 🧠
So, keep coming back to give your brain a mini workout this summer.

Today, we start our summer schedule!
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Mon- Thurs.
9 am- 4:45 pm
Friday
9 am- 11:45 am
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
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Our website is always open!

YOU DID IT! 👏👏 Congratulations on making it to the end of the year. We’re happy to celebrate summer with you. Now, treat yourself right and go rest, relax, and recharge for whatever adventure awaits you.

During the MCC Sale at FPU, we will be open Saturday, April 13th, from 1 pm- 3pm to allow the attendees the chance to experience the traveling exhibit, Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War.
Take the time to come and see this amazing exhibit before it closes on April 24th!

Happy National Siblings Day! Which literary siblings are most like you and your siblings? Give them a shout out here. 👫👭👭

No Foolin'! It's April Fool's Day and we're celebrating with some library jokes. 🥳 Have you heard any good library or book jokes? Share it below so we can all "check it out."

The Hiebert Library will be closed on March 29th in honor of Good Friday.

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we present these non-fiction books by women authors. Women authors are found in all genres, covering a myriad of topics, and bringing different perspectives and knowledge to all.

The Hiebert Library is proud to present a Book Reading Event for the book, Doors Cracked Open, co-authored by Fran Martens Friesen on March 27th at 3 pm. She will be reading from and discussing the book during the event. Light refreshments will be served.

Beware the looming due dates! 🗡
Plan now to visit the library, online or in person, to start your research and projects. 🗡
Need help starting? Ask us! Find Chat with a Librarian on our website. (Link in bio.) Or, stop by the library on the main campus and talk to a librarian in person. 🗡

Sunbirds, you are halfway through the Spring semester! Come by the library and grab yourself a treat to keep you going.

Today is International Women's Day! We’re proud to share
woman authored, woman centered books celebrating women with different experiences, in different worlds, from different eras sharing the stories
of all women. Don't stop here! There are women authored books of every genre, reading level, and topic. Why not find one to celebrate today?

What you are doing with this extra day? Swipe through for some ideas and then share your plans!

Mid-terms are around the corner and now is the time to prepare!

While we can't help with all of these, we can help with a few...
*Need a break? We have places to rest in comfy couches and giant bean bags. We also have free coloring sheets at the front desk for a bit of a brain break.
*Need a space to study? We have study areas of various shapes and sizes. You can study alone in cubicles or with others in our collaboration area. We also have printing and computers available.
*Need help finding resources? Ask a librarian! We are available in person and online for consultations of any kind. See our homepage for more information.

You've got this, Sunbirds!