Chatham's Jennie King Mellon Library

The siren call of sleazy summer 🎶😎 Check out the library's Summertime Playlist vol. 5 out now!!!!! Indie sleaze meets unhinged cultural moments. That was the prompt. Did we accomplish it? I don't know, but this is a pretty fun playlist regardless. Listen on our Spotify account 🎧️ --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7e5BO2Ki2fMdiudhYONcew?si=722ccd0319c34d17

Short stories are just perfect for the summer. They're compelling without being a huge commitment. Grab a short story collection off of our Short Stories for Summer book display on the first floor of the library, and check out a perfect summer read! 🌞📚️

The JKM Library's full 2024 Summer Reading List is available to browse on our website. This year we went for a Best of the Backlist theme, highlighting amazing titles from years past that we think are worth your time this summer. Think of this as our version of the NYT Best Books of the Century (but we didn't stick to just one century). This list is not required reading, just some fun recommendations from your friendly librarians 🤓📚️ Browse the full list here --> https://library.chatham.edu/summer-reading

Short stories for the summer 🌞📚️ Come browse our vitrine display on the first floor of the JKM Library building to select your perfect short story collection for your summer vacations and adventures. Short stories are the best for these hot, lazy days. Come check out your next read today!

Student employee Will Grasso is busy creating the interactive kid's menu of our dreams on the library's chalkboard wall! Remember those menus with the mazes and the fun little games to keep you occupied while you waited for your breaded shrimp and milk shake to arrive? Get ready for a hit of nostalgia 👀

No work. Just jams. 🎶 --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i58bSBxLuCwCokJRTLIss?si=4278181423f14469

The library building is closed today in observance of the 4th of July holiday! Enjoy your picnics, folks 🧺 We'll be open again tomorrow, 7/5, at 8am. Our 24/7 space is always accessible with an active Chatham ID. Check our website for a day-to-day hours schedule --> https://library.chatham.edu/calendar

Thinking of doing a little reading over your holiday? Stop by the library to grab a compelling back list title from our Summer Reading display! We have amazing and buzzy books in many genres and topics. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Stop in and check a book out today! https://library.chatham.edu/summer-reading

The library building will be closed tomorrowin observance of the 4th of July holiday! We'll be open again on Firday, 7/5, at 8am. Our 24/7 space is always accessible with an active Chatham ID. Check our website for a day-to-day hours schedule --> https://library.chatham.edu/calendar

Explore the Many Resources of the JKM Library — Pulse @ ChathamU “You realize there are so many things here that can help and make you feel more comfortable doing your research, homework, or simply hanging out,” said one student worker.

Need something fun to read by the pool or on vacation? We've got that! Come browse our best sellers and fiction titles. Need a recommendation? Talk to a librarian 🤗 We love recommending books 📚️
Graphic image created by student employee (now alumna) Julia Windsheimer.

Just a reminder 🌈

Are you taking a summer class and need research help? Librarians are here and ready to assist! Stop into the JKM Library building to speak with a librarian at the desk, or reach out to schedule a one-on-one research meeting. Visit our homepage at library.chatham.edu to find different ways to contact a librarian.

Pride exists virtually as well!! Check out our virtual Pride display on our website. Browse ebooks, streaming video, historical documents, local resources, podcasts, music, and more! This virtual display is accessible to the Chatham community year-round, not just in June, from anywhere you have an internet connection 🏳️‍🌈 --> https://library.chatham.edu/pride

Have you visited our Pride 🌈 book display on the first floor of the library yet? Studies show that 5 out of 5 people who check out a book from this display live longer, happier, healthier lives 😉 Explore amazing q***r literature, q***r histories, q***r nonfiction, and q***r film and tv today! And again, a huge thank you to the library's student employees who built this beautiful display 🌈 Come check out a book today 📚️

It's the freakin' weekend...have some fun! 🎶🙌🏳️‍🌈 Listen to our Pride playlist on our Spotify account --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SiplvLcBoPpb9wEl7slh3?si=3bbb39dff22e41f9

Happy Juneteenth! The library building is CLOSED today, Wednesday 6/19, in observance of the holiday. We know it's unbearably hot in Pittsburgh, but we hope you're able to celebrate in a way that is cool and comfortable today 🤗 Maybe check out the library's Black Joy playlist on Spotify in the comfort of your AC --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0keNmUsOzkZogj5Dj0wfII?si=fa40a8548feb4910

PS: If you need a cool place to sit today, the library's 24/7 space is always accessible with an active Chatham ID. As far as we know, the AC is working in the building (sometimes it is not). Feel free to use the library to cool down if you need it. Stay safe!

Tomorrow is Juneteenth! The library building will be closed in observance of the holiday, but you can access the 24/7 space with an active Chatham ID. Enjoy our Black Joy playlist on Spotify, and stay cool tomorrow! Listen here --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0keNmUsOzkZogj5Dj0wfII?si=fa40a8548feb4910

Look, it's us!! 🥰

Summer grooves/vibes/tunes on our Spotify 🎶 Listen here --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i58bSBxLuCwCokJRTLIss?si=e20b3e39039b4f06

Visit our Pride book display to instantly improve your life with amazing q***r literature, q***r histories, q***r nonfiction, and q***r film and tv! A huge thank you to the library's student employees who built this beautiful display 🏳️‍🌈 Come check out a book today 📚️

Have you stopped by our Summer Reading book display yet? Pop into the library to browse our amazing 2024 Summer Reading picks and take one home to enjoy! You can see our entire Best of the Backlist Summer Reading list on our website --> https://library.chatham.edu/summer-reading

Check out our virtual Pride display on our website! Browse ebooks, streaming video, historical documents, local resources, podcasts, music, and more! This virtual display is accessible to the Chatham community year-round from anywhere you have an internet connection 🏳️‍🌈 --> https://library.chatham.edu/pride

IT'S TIME!!! Our 2024 Summer Recommended Reading List is OUT! This year our theme is Best of the Backlist. We focused on past titles that we think are worth your time picking up this summer.

This list is not required reading, and we do not expect anyone to read the full list. These titles are simply titles we, your librarians, recommend.

This list has something for everyone and is appropriate for the entire Chatham community (students, staff, faculty). Browse the full 2024 list on our website --> https://library.chatham.edu/summer-reading

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Have a wonderful time this weekend at Pittsburgh Pride 💜 And if you need a fun playlist to enjoy this month (and every month), consider hitting play of the JKM Library's LGBTQ+ Pride Spotify playlist --> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SiplvLcBoPpb9wEl7slh3?si=75b5ee7d708c41f1

Our May issue of The Page Turner is in the inbox of subscribers! Not a subscriber? No worries, you can read and subscribe here -->https://icont.ac/4YE3J

A huge thank you to all the folks who came out to our summer staff and faculty potluck! We had a wonderful time sitting out on the library porch enjoying the good weather and better company 🌞 We'll be back with more potlucks in the winter!

The library has a virtual display dedicated to AAPI Heritage Month on our website! This display is accessible year-round and includes ebooks, streaming video, historical and archival materials, music, podcasts, and more! Get started here --> https://library.chatham.edu/AAPIMonth

Just a sneak peak of our Summer Reading List 👀📚️ Coming next week!

The JKM Library has a Jewish American Heritage Month virtual display on our website that can be accessed year-round! Follow the link in our bio to brows ebooks, stream music and video, explore historical and primary source documents, discover resources, and more! --> https://library.chatham.edu/JAHM