Marie Blair Burgess Library

Need a quiet place to study for finals?

The SMC library is open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sunday, and Monday.

Study well. Prepare well. Do well.

The SMC Library, in conjunction with the SMC Craft Club, is hosting a Paper Airplane Contest. Prizes will be offered for the farthest flyers and the best design.

When: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

After tonight's APEX, join us for Trivia Night at 6 p.m.

Do you still have books checked out from the library?

Be sure to return them before you leave campus for the summer!

Want to be the next Michaelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci?

Join us for a Paint Party, hosted by the Craft Club, Tuesday at 6 p.m. Please register with the QR code so that we know you are coming!

Join us for a fun and competitive night of Pop Culture trivia on Thursday, April 18. We will begin at 6 p.m. Bring a smart friend (or two).

POSTPONED - NEW DATE - MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Tired of being suggested the same authors and books all the time? Looking for a different kind of read? Let the library take you... Beyond the Bestsellers.

The new seminar series starts Friday, April 19 at 11am in the Library Classroom.

Have you seen our new book displays? One highlights books that the staff love, while the other showcases books that the staff love to hate.

Do you agree with our collection? What should be added? Would you swap a particular book from one shelf to the other? Let us know in the comments below!

Have you seen our giant crossword puzzle on the wall at the SMC library? Come drop by, grab a free drink and candy, and help us figure out this challenging brainteaser.

Don't miss your opportunity to hear Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the SMC library. He will be discussing the topic of what it means to be Jewish. There will be a Q&A to follow and refreshments provided. Hope to see you there!

Reminder that tomorrow you can Level UP your research game!

On Monday, the SMC library will host Ibrahim Hanif from the Islamic Society of Spartanburg. If you are interested in learning from this Muslim scholar or if you are curious about Ramadan, please join us on Monday at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Welcome to our new team member - Matthew!

Hello! My name is Matthew. I am excited to be the new Evening Library Assistant! I graduated from SMC in 2018 with an Associate’s in Fine Arts and continued with a Bachelor’s at Upstate in education. As can be assumed from this, my two passions are music and education, with a desire to further learn each day. I am eager to be back at Spartanburg Methodist College to be a resource in the library. I look forward to meeting and assisting all of you!

Hope everyone had a restful break.

Thank you Livingston Hawkins III of https://walkingspartan.substack.com for speaking to students at Spartanburg Methodist College about walkability.

Studying for Midterms?

The SMC library is THE PREMIER study location on campus. With both quiet spaces and areas for groups, the SMC library is available to suit your needs. Grab a cup of free hot tea at the door and prepare to do well on your exams. We are open until 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and until 3 p.m. on Friday.

Good luck!

Don't forget our February Scavenger Hunt: Black History Edition!

The First 5 people who successfully complete the scavenger hunt will receive a free small specialty coffee at The Cellar. You have until the end of the month to solve the riddles and find the books! Find the scavenger hunt at https://forms.office.com/r/s3bzKCaKaS?origin=lprLink

Participate in a Black History Month Scavenger Hunt at Burgess Library! The first five people who successfully complete the scavenger hunt will receive a free small specialty coffee at The Cellar. You have until the end of the month to solve the riddles and find the books!
Find the scavenger hunt at https://forms.office.com/r/s3bzKCaKaS?origin=lprLink

We will be closed this afternoon Sunday, Feb 11th due to staff illness. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Kris Neely brought art students to examine the Cold War exhibit.

Bored?
The library is not just a place of knowledge. It is also the locus of campus entertainment. We have:

-puzzles
-arts and crafts
-free printing
-1000s of movies
-couches upon which to nap
-Blind Date with a Book
-candy
-a world class WWII exhibit

See you soon!