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Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hello Broncos, starting tomorrow the University Library moves to Fall Semester Hours. The library is open from 7:30am to 10pm Mon to Thur, 7:30am to 5pm Fri, Closed Sat, and 12pm to 8pm Sunday. For updated operating hours: cpp.libcal.com/hours/

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Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 2d

October is Archives Month! 📚 Join Cal Poly Pomona Special Collections & Archives on October 28th, 12–1 p.m. in the University Library, Room 4829, for a free workshop on preserving your personal, family, and community history. For an email reminder: cpp.libcal.com/event/15568095

Flyer titled “October is Archives Month! Join Special Collections & Archives for a special workshop.” The workshop is called “The Power of Archival Practice: Preserving Student, Family, and Community History.” It invites participants to learn how to preserve and protect personal and community collections such as photographs, scrapbooks, documents, audiovisual tapes, and digital items. The event is on October 28th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Library, 4th Floor, Special Events Room 4829 at Cal Poly Pomona. No RSVP is needed. The flyer background is green with a dotted pattern and includes a black-and-white photo of people working at a library counter.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the Campuswide Evacuation Drill. Starting at 11:45am, all the buildings on campus will be evacuated:

1. Please grab all your belongings
2. Head to the nearest emergency exit
3. Wait at the designated evacuation area

Thank you so much for your participation!

A Cal Poly Pomona student wearing a yellow hard hat and orange safety vest holds a “CPP Faculty/Staff Check-In” sign during an outdoor campus evacuation drill. A large group of people, including students and staff, gather on the lawn near university buildings under a clear blue sky.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Discover the treasures of history at our Archives Month Drop-In Open House! Visit Special Collections & Archives, Oct 20–24, 12–1 p.m. (Univ. Library, Rm 4434). Explore rare materials, new acquisitions & how archives bring the past to life, no RSVP needed!

A promotional poster for “October is Archives Month!” encourages visitors to join Special Collections & Archives for an informal drop-in event. The event runs every day during the week of October 20, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at the University Library, 4th floor, Room 4434, in the Special Collections & Archives Processing & Instructional Lab. Highlights include a new acquisition on display, representative examples from collections, and opportunities to learn about the archival profession. No RSVP is needed. Contact Katie Richardson at kjrichardson@cpp.edu
for more information. The design features a dotted blue-and-cream background with historical black-and-white photos of people with horses, an airplane, and livestock.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 5d

🌎 This Thursday:
🕥 10:16 a.m. – ShakeOut Drill — Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
🚶‍♀️ 11:45 a.m. – Evacuation Drill — follow directions to your building’s evacuation area.
Preparedness saves lives—let’s keep our campus ready! 💪

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on tomorrow, from 4–5:15 PM (PT) for a hybrid event at Cal Poly Pomona with artist Salomón Huerta and Dr. Álvaro Huerta as they discuss the murals of the Ramona Gardens housing project in Boyle Heights and explore how art, identity, and community come together.

Event flyer for “Murals of Ramona Gardens Public Housing Project in Boyle Heights.” The design features a mural depicting a man’s face above a blue cross painted on a brick wall, surrounded by text, flowers, and memorial elements. The flyer announces a hybrid event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:00–5:15 PM (Pacific Time), held at Cal Poly Pomona University Library, Room 15–4829, and via Zoom (ID: 84381409190). The event features artist Salomón Huerta, MFA, and discussant Dr. Álvaro Huerta, both former residents of Ramona Gardens, and is hosted by the Cal Poly Pomona University Library and the Office of Interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 9d

⚖️ Explore Careers in Social Justice & Law!
Join a panel of legal leaders from LA County & beyond to learn how to build a career that drives equity & community impact.

📅 Oct 14 | 12–1:30 PM
📍 Library Special Events Room (15-4829)
💻 Zoom: cpp.zoom.us/j/83820812038

Flyer titled Exploring Careers in Social Justice and the Law, hosted by the Michi & Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair of Multicultural Studies. Background shows a bronze statue of Lady Justice holding balanced scales in front of a courthouse. Event details: October 14th from 12–1:30 PM at the University Library Special Events Room (15-4829). Panel includes leaders from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Inner City Law, the California Minority Counsel Program, Mental Health Advocacy Services, and others. The event will also be simulcast on Zoom at https://cpp.zoom.us/j/83820812038
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Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the last day of Banned Books Week! We hope you’ve enjoyed our incredible displays and programs. Join us for our final event, a Banned Books Film screening, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s 2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone. See you there!

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 10d

👻 It’s officially Spooky season in the library 👻

Pumpkins, cobwebs, and cozy corners await. Special thanks to Huntley College of Agriculture for the festive pumpkins! 🎃

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 11d

The library employees love Banned Books Week! Check out a fun video that highlights some of the behind-the-scenes magic that makes it happen. For more Welcome Week events: cpp.libcal.com/calendar/eve...

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 11d

The big dogs are back! Pet Gracie, Hamlet, and Sioux at the library’s second-floor Bronco Community Zone from 1–3 p.m. Stop by, de-stress, and hang out with your fellow Broncos. libguides.library.cpp.edu/therapydogs

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 12d

🎥 Check out our fantastic video showcasing the Fourth Floor Banned Books Display!
Explore this fun and interactive exhibit that challenges what you think you know about banned books.

📚 Want more ways to celebrate Banned Books Week?
Discover all our events here: cpp.libcal.com/calendar/eve...

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 12d

This week, we celebrate the freedom to read and the courage of authors whose voices challenge, inspire, and provoke thought. Discover courage and celebrate freedom at our Banned Books Week events: cpp.libcal.com/calendar/eve...

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Take a moment to pause and recharge during your week. The University Library is hosting therapy dogs to help students de-stress and unwind.

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
🐕 Makana: 10–11 a.m.
🐕 Kairos: 1–3 p.m.
📍 2nd Floor, Bronco Community Zone

Stop by to relax, reset, and hang out!

University Library poster with pink striped background promoting Therapy Dogs event. Photos of two dogs: Makana, a white fluffy poodle, and Kairos, a large black and white dog being petted. Text reads: 'University Library Presents Therapy Dogs. De-stress and relax with Makana from 10am to 11am and Kairos from 1pm to 3pm. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Banned Books Week is next week, an annual reminder that what we read matters, and that we must defend access to diverse and challenging ideas. The library has a fantastic display on the 2nd and 4th floor, and an incredible programming lineup for next week. More details here: tinyurl.com/cpplibevents

Banned Books Week 2025 promotional graphic. Large bold text reads: ‘Censorship is so 1984’ with the word ‘Censorship’ crossed out in red. Beneath are red and blue stars, followed by the slogan ‘Read for Your Rights.’ At the bottom, a red book with yellow caution tape reads ‘Banned Books Week,’ with dates October 5–11, 2025, and the website BannedBooksWeek.org.

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Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 17d

Celebrate Banned Books Week at the University Library! Join us October 5–11 to explore the power of stories they tried to silence. From Banned Book Bingo and Trivia to film screenings and event tabling. No registration needed, just stop by and enjoy. libguides.library.cpp.edu/BannedBooksW...

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 18d

Recharge your energy and lift your spirits tomorrow with the return of Apollo. The lovable, intelligent, and adorable Border Collie is back for pets and selfies from 10am to 12pm at the library’s 2nd floor Bronco Community Zone: libguides.library.cpp.edu/therapydogs

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 19d

Join the library for a Michi and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair of Multicultural Studies Event “Panel Discussion on Immigration Policies, Analyses & Responses” today from 4pm to 5:15pm in the 3rd Floor Grand Reading Room.

Flyer with an artistic red-toned portrait background featuring details for the Michi & Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair of Multicultural Studies event. Title: “Panel Discussion on Immigration Policies, Analyses and Responses.” Panelists: Dr. Enrique C. Ochoa, Professor of History and Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, and Dr. Suyapa Portillo Villeda, Professor of Chicano/a-Latino/a Transnational Studies, Pitzer College. Moderator/Discussant: Dr. Neilan S. Chaturvedi, Professor & Director of the Endowed Chair. Organizer: Dr. Álvaro Huerta, Professor. Event date and time: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm (PT), Third Floor Reading Room, Cal Poly Pomona University Library.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 20d

Tomorrow, join the library for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month event Loteria en la Biblioteca at the library's 4th floor Special Events Room (15-4829) from 12-1pm. Have fun, hang out with fellow Broncos, and win some prizes.

Announcement: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month event “Lotería en la Biblioteca” will be held tomorrow at Cal Poly Pomona University Library, 4th floor Special Events Room (15-4829), from 12 pm to 1 pm. Students are invited to play, have fun, hang out with fellow Broncos, and win prizes.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Check out two incredible displays before they are gone. On the library’s second floor entrance is a graphic novel display, and near the Bronco Community Zone is a Hispanic Heritage Month book display.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 24d

Hello Broncos, make your voice heard with the CSU survey on AI to give better feedback on campus usage. Whether you like it, hate it, or something in between, let the CSU system know! Use the QR code in the photo or click here: aisurvey.calstate.edu

Digital-themed flyer with glowing circuit designs on a dark blue background. Large text in the center reads: “Make Your Voice Heard – CSU AI Survey.” A QR code is displayed at the bottom center, above the link: http://aisurvey.calstate.edu/

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 26d

Tomorrow, stop by and pet our biggest therapy dogs with another library visit of Gracie, Hamlet, and Sioux at the 2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone from 1-3pm. Hang out, de-stress, and chill with your fellow Broncos: libguides.library.cpp.edu/therapydogs/...

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · 27d

Hello Broncos, Therapy Dog Makana will be here in the Cal Poly Pomona University Library's 2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone tomorrow from 10am to 11am. Stop by, de-stress, and hang out with your fellow Broncos. See you there: libguides.library.cpp.edu/therapydogs/...

Flyer with paw print and dog bone graphics promoting a therapy dog session. Large text reads: “Therapy Dog Makana.” A blue bubble says “De-stress and relax.” A photo shows a fluffy white therapy dog with curly fur looking to the side. Event details: 2nd floor Bronco Community Zone, 10 am – 11 am.

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · Sep 17

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, join the library on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, during U-Hour for a game of library Loteria. Have fun, hang out with your fellow Broncos, and potentially win prizes! cpp.libcal.com/event/15303263

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · Sep 16

Tomorrow is Constitution Day! The University Library is celebrating with a tabling event at the 2nd floor entrance that highlights the US Constitution, its history, and library resources from 11am to 1pm: cpp.libcal.com/event/15391151

Cal Poly Pomona University Library @cpplibrary.bsky.social · Sep 15

Learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT ethically and effectively in your coursework. This workshop covers best practices, academic expectations, and how to avoid misuse while staying aligned with university policies. cpp.libcal.com/event/14927527