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Library Guides: DiPietro Library Newsletter: Spring 2022 Newsletter News and notes from the DiPietro Library DiPietro Library Newsletter for Spring 2022

Franklin Pierce was proud to welcome back our 5th President, Andrew Card, for the unveiling of his Presidential portrait in Peterson Manor.

Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Card, Board Chair Fred Pierce and artist Richard Whitney.

Happy Earth Day, Ravens! Celebrate Earth Day by browsing these books on environmental sustainability.
https://libguides.franklinpierce.edu/sustainability/home

Library Guides: Environmental Sustainability: Sustainability Books This digital book display provides resources on environmental sustainability in celebration of Earth Day.

Happy Ramadan! Some helpful tips for fellow students who may be celebrating.

Accommodating Muslim Students During Ramadan: A Practical Guide for Educators by Aya Khalil, illustrated by yours truly!

Book lovers can rejoice to learn that several national parks include marvelous libraries that will make the most ardent bibliophile’s heart skip a beat.

Separate from the house at Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts is a grand library, housing an expansive collection of books and papers. The Stone Library, home to over 12,000 volumes, reflects the literary tastes and interests of four generations of Adams men and women, beginning with John Adams in 1768. Today, about 10% of the books belonged to the second U.S. President, John Adams. the greater part of the remainder belonged to his son, sixth U.S. President, John Quincy Adams. In his will, John Quincy Adams requested that a fireproof structure be constructed separate from the house for the proper use of his books, papers and maps. In 1870, his son, Charles Francis Adams succeeded in fulfilling his father's wishes with the construction of the medieval style Stone Library. His sons and grandsons all used the library for writing. Charles Francis Adams worked on the ten volume, “Diary of John Adams,” the twelve volume, “The Memoirs of John Quincy Adams,” and “The Letters of Abigail Adams.” His son, Henry Adams worked on his, “History of the United States,” writing to friend John Hay, “I write history as though it were serious, five hours a day; and when my hand and head get tired, I step out in the rose-beds and watch my favorite roses...”

What are some other libraries you’ve seen in a national park that you would love to curl up in with a good book?

Image: Interior view of the Stone Library, with floor to ceiling bookshelves and intricate wood railings. NPS

This week is , Ravens! Here are a few of the things your librarians have accomplished this academic year. What do you love about your library?

April is , Raven Nation! Be sure to check out our resource guide with recommended books, poets, web resources, and more. How will you celebrate National Poetry Month?
https://libguides.franklinpierce.edu/nat-poetry-month/about

Library Guides: National Poetry Month: Home This guide supplements the April book display for National Poetry Month.

Don't forget to check out our Women's History Month Book Display! You can find it right next to the main entrance. How do you celebrate women's history? Share your thoughts in the comments!