Fresno State Library

The Fresno State Library presents “Banned and Challenged Books,” an exhibition exploring the issue of censorship and the freedom to read throughout the United States. Filled with thought-provoking imagery, facts and data from the American Library Association (ALA) on challenged literature, the exhibition serves as a reminder of the unifying power of stories and the divisiveness of censorship. The exhibition opens during the ALA’s Banned Books Week — from Sep. 23 to Oct. 18 in the Pete P. Peters Balcony Gallery on the 3rd Floor during the Library’s regular operating hours.

We are officially a month into the semester! Hopefully, you’ve found a nice rhythm and just need some light guidance to keep on track. Visit the link in bio for all library resources, or stop by the Circ Desk for help finding specific services.

It’s hot outside today! Stay hydrated and come by the library to cool down, rest, and of course, get some assignments done.

The library is closed tomorrow in honor of Labor Day — regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. Established in 1894, Labor Day is the annual celebration of workers and their achievements, holding deep roots in the labor movement that fought relentlessly for better working conditions. Here's to recognizing the ongoing contributions of workers and the importance of continued advocacy for workers’ rights.

Congrats on completing your first full week of classes! Go out, enjoy your weekend, and stop by the library if you need the perfect place to study.

Study Rooms book up fast! We’re happy to provide such a sought-after service – just be sure to plan ahead for your next study session. Visit the link in bio to learn more, and check out our Study Room Tour for some student insight: https://bit.ly/3Xmucth.

Here’s to the first full week of classes! Set the tone for the semester and make the most of it.

There's just something about the fall semester — seeing how you grow as the leaves change. For some help along the way, visit the link in bio or just head over to the library!

Welcome to Fall 2024! Ease into this first day of classes, find your footing, and explore the library when you have a break. Any questions? Visit the Research Help Desk.

We are listening! Students have expressed concerns about our reduced hours, and we want to be there for them. With the support of President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval and Provost Xuanning Fu, we will maintain our 11 p.m. closing times Sundays through Thursdays for the time being. We hope to see you all in the library often this fall! For more info, visit the link in bio.

The first day of classes is less than 20 days away, so here's your guidance back to the library! Swipe to see all that we have to offer, and visit the link in bio for more.

With less than three weeks to go, a little prep for the fall term might be your next move. Review your class schedule, plot your campus routes and parking, and know your resources. Life’s about to get a bit busier, so look out for future you!

Summer is a great time to explore the library. Enjoy an air-conditioned escape from the summer heat and dig into our stacks and services when traffic is low. Need help finding books on your interests? Just ask at the Circ/Research desks in the lobby.

Find time to slow down this weekend and take in all you have. As the philosopher Atticus writes, “It always pays to dwell slowly on the beautiful things — the more beautiful the more slowly.”

Welcome Karina Cardenas to the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature!

Introducing new Arne Nixon Center Curator, Karina Cardenas Welcome Karina Cardenas, new curator for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature.

Lady Gaga's LG7 album is on the way — how are you preparing? Immerse yourself in the world of Gaga through music, books, and articles right here at the Fresno State Library. Visit the link in bio for a head start!

We hope the warmth of summer has revived you for the upcoming semester. Until then, we still have plenty of resources for your personal enjoyment. Stream movies via Kanopy on our database, explore our music and media collection, or check out one of our million books.

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5. Please stay, safe, sane and hydrated!

Where have you been, loca? The excitement and rush of Dog Days really has us missing all of you. The start of the semester will come soon enough, though! Explore library resources to help prepare for Fall 2024 at the link in our bio.

Dog Days are in motion, the new semester is around the corner, and there’s still so much summer to enjoy. The world is at your fingertips.

Are you ready to become a Bulldog? Dog Days kicks off Monday, June 24, and will continue the weeks to follow. Prepare and stay up to date on all orientation info at the link in our bio.

The library is closed today in observance of Juneteenth. To learn more about the origins of this celebration and explore influential Black authors, visit the link in bio

We’re looking at another day of triple-digit weather. Gotta love Fresno. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy your weekend!

Are you on campus this summer? Looking for bingeworthy reading for the hammock? Check out our Summer Reads displays on the 1st Floor next to DISCOVERe. Recent titles with great reviews for every person's taste. Browse our Popular Reading and Graphic Novels shelves for more awesome titles!

How are you utilizing the library this summer? Dez, a Plant Science major, checks out entomology books and delves into their studies, identifying and analyzing insects all over the Fresno State campus — an inspiration to bug enthusiasts and library lovers everywhere.

UPDATE: All dates for the Woolf Conference will be held in the Resnick Student Union. All room locations will be listed on white boards inside the Resnick for attendees to check. Thank you!****Due to A/C issues across campus, the library will be closed today. Woolf Conference locations scheduled for the library are now at the Resnick Student Union.

UPDATE: The Library will remain closed until Monday, June 10 at 8 a.m. Our building temps and humidity have risen significantly due to issues with the campus cooling system. The Resnick and University Student Unions remain open. Virtual Library Services are available at our website, library.fresnostate.edu.

Tomorrow kicks off the 33rd Annual International Conference on Virginia Woolf, held right here at Fresno State! June 6-9th, the library will proudly be overtaken by scholars collectively examining Woolf through the lens of Modernity and Technology. To delve into the words of this 20th-century author, check out our extensive Virginia Woolf collection here at the Fresno State Library. For more info on the conference: https://bit.ly/4aFaPim!

How are you finding serenity to balance the fun of summer? The Leo Politi Garden, located in a sheltered corner outside our library, can give you that needed space. Check out a book, listen to the cascading fountain, and give in to the peace of this “secret” garden.