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The second floor of the Billington Library will be closed from Monday, Dec. 14, to Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, for recarpeting. The first floor of the library will not be affected and will remain open during this time.
We’ll be open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday (closed weekends) during the break between semesters, and closed completely December 24th – January 1st. Have a good break, everyone!
Have you ever been hungry without any way to satisfy that hunger? Many students have that need, but do not want to acknowledge it to their classmates. You can help with very little effort. The next time you buy beverages and chips at the grocery, buy a can of meat: tuna, chicken, etc. and bring it to the college.
Anyone interested in donating to the college food pantry may bring non-perishable food, personal items, baby food and diapers to room OCB 261Q. Take cash or checks to the administrative assistants in OCB 272 during regular business hours. Go to: http://blogs.jccc.edu/mun/join-model-un/jccc-model-un-news/food-pantry-at-jccc/ for more specific information about what they need and how you can help. If you need help:
Students can stop by the food pantry in OCB 261Q between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up the food they need.
Here are more links that show that those in any community who have plenty of food, need to share one of the basics of life:
http://www.takepart.com/article/2015/02/06/student-hunger-college-food-banks
http://www.wsj.com/articles/col
It always seems that time moves more quickly as we get closer to the end of the semester…especially as we get closer to summer. If you are looking for books to read while lounging on the beach or maybe some travel guides to plan a summer vacation, check out our online and print resources. The library is open essentially all year so if you just want to learn about a topic that you have not had time to pursue or get a head start on next semesters classes…come on by!
Get home safely and stay there! At times like this it makes sense to find something pleasurable to do. Number one on many peoples’ lists is to curl up and read a good book or watch a great movie with the whole family.
Now that Fall semester finals are only a memory and the college prepares for the start of Spring semester make some time to check out our DVDs and our McNaughton book and audio book collection. You will find bestsellers in every genre, mystery, adventure, romance, etc. and a great selection of feature films, TV Series and documentaries. Stay warm and dry and come visit the library!
Fall has come at last and with it the changing of the colors of the leaves. Red, yellow, orange and maroon leaves are everywhere! But, why do leaves not just turn brown and fall to the earth? Why do we get this spectacular display of vivid color? If you want to know WHY, try the links below:
National Forest Service
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/pubs/leaves/leaves.shtm
Science Made Easy
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html
Wikipedia: Autumn Leaf Color
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_leaf_color
Contested Waters includes chapters:
Introduction : “just don’t touch the water”
A “peculiar kind” of bath : the origin of municipal pools in America
“A means of physical culture” : the redefinition of municipal pools during the 1890s
“A good investment in health, character, and citizenship” : municipal swimming pools in the Progressive Era
Interlude : the traumatic early history of Fairgrounds Park Pool
The “swimming pool age” : 1920 to 1940
“One for the white race and the other for the colored race” : the onset of racial discrimination, 1920 to 1940
“More sensitive than schools” : the struggle to desegregate municipal swimming pools
“Alone in the backyard” : swimming pools in recent America
Conclusion : the promise and reality of swimming pools as public spaces.
There are books on swimming and pools for all your summer needs. So go jump in the water and enjoy!
This summer’s Soccer World Cup Games in Brazil have created even more excitement than usual locally for kids of all ages! When the United States finally beat Ghana in their first game, hopes got nestled in the hearts of all Americans that the USA might do well this year. If you are not all that familiar with the game of “fut ball,” you might want to check out the book, Inverting the Pyramid : The History of Soccer Tactics by Jonathan Wilson from the library. 
Are you excited about March Madness? The NCJAA Women’s Basketball Championship is returning to JCCC this year, and was founded by JCCC’s first Athletic Director Orville Gregory. The first NCJAA Women’s Basketball Championship took place in 1975 at JCCC, and would remain at JCCC until 1982. In 2000 JCCC won the Division II Championship.
“Hitler and the Nazis Stole Europe’s Great Art. America and Her Allies Recovered it”
Have you seen all the ads for the movieThe Monuments Men? This book is a very visual experience showing the actual men rescuing the enormous number of paintings, sculptures, and other art objects that the Nazi’s stole.
Would you like to get started on a physical fitness plan to get you through the holidays? After all, carrying food containers to holiday festivities takes strength! And after the celebrations, you will need a fitness plan to return to your usual awesomeness, so start early! Search the catalog under physical fitness to find books to start you on your way.