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The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and build community at Wake Forest University.

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Here are the hours for the ZSR Library during Fall Finals (December 6-14, 2025)! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Against a background of open books are the following words starting at the top of the image: Hours for the ZSR Library - Fall Finals December 6-14, 2025 Saturday, December 6 - Thursday, December 11: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday, December 12: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13: 68:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14: Closed The library's cupola logo, along with the words "ZSR Library", is in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "MyZSR" is in the lower right corner.
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The Library Decorating Committee dressed up the building with the theme "DeacsMeade!" #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Library Decorating Committee-Fall 2025
The Library Decorating Committee-Fall 2025 DeacsMeade
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December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Just a few flurries, adding a little magic to finals week. ❄️❄️❄️ #MotherSnowDear

Visit wakealert.wfu.edu for weather-related updates.
December 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Hours update:

Due to inclement weather conditions, the ZSR Library will be closing today (Monday, December 8) at 5:00 p.m.
Above an analog clock face showing a time of 5:00 is the following text: We will be closing today at 5:00 p.m. The library's cupola logo is next to the text "ZSR Library" in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "#MyZSR" is in the lower-right corner.
December 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Here are the hours for the ZSR Library during Fall Finals (December 6-14, 2025)! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Against a background of open books are the following words starting at the top of the image: Hours for the ZSR Library - Fall Finals December 6-14, 2025 Saturday, December 6 - Thursday, December 11: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday, December 12: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13: 68:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14: Closed The library's cupola logo, along with the words "ZSR Library", is in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "MyZSR" is in the lower right corner.
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Our extended hours for Finals begin today! We'll be open until 1:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
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December 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Director of Special Collections & Archives @tzanish.bsky.social shares her keynote address, “It’s a Complicated World: Telling the Story of Wake Forest in the 21st Century,” from the annual meeting of the Wake Forest Historical Society Board! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
It’s a Complicated World: Telling the Story of Wake Forest in the 21st Century – WF Historical Museum Board Annual Meeting Presentation
The following is the November 9 keynote presentation I gave for the annual meeting of the Wake Forest Historical Society Board: "It’s a Complicated World: Telling the Story of Wake Forest in the 21st ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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It's a cold Last Day of Classes, Deacs! As we head into Finals, we hope that you finish your semester strong!

Also, Wake the Library is coming! #MyZSR #LDOC
The ZSR Library's cupola logo is in the background of the image. Superimposed over it is the text "Last Day of Classes!" Silhouettes of a cheering crowd are at the bottom of the image.
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Weather alert: Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5, due to a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
Winter Weather Advisory - Wake Forest campus will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5 - Wake Alert
Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5, due to a winter weather advisory issued by the National We...
wakealert.wfu.edu
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Z. Smith Reynolds Library! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The words "Happy Thanksgiving!" are on a wooden table with autumn leaves, small pumpkins, and apples next to them. The text "ZSR Library" and the library's cupola logo appear at the bottom of the image.
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Hours update: we will be closing today (Wednesday, November 26) at 3:00 p.m. #MyZSR
Above an analog clock face showing a time of 3:00 is the following text: We will be closing today at 3:00 p.m. The library's cupola logo is next to the text "ZSR Library" in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "#MyZSR" is in the lower-right corner.
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Here are the hours for the ZSR Library this week (November 24-30, 2025)! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Superimposed over a cornucopia is the following text: ZSR Library Thanksgiving Hours November 24-30, 2025 Monday, November 24: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 25: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day): CLOSED Friday, November 28 - Saturday, November 29: CLOSED Sunday, November 30: 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The library's cupola logo is next to the text "ZSR Library" in the lower-left corner. The hashtag "#MyZSR" is in the lower-right corner.
November 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Academic excellence at Wake Forest includes access to world-class creators. Thank you to Branford Marsalis, our 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence, for an inspiring visit to campus.

🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4oDlIc7

#WakeTheArts #ProHumanitate
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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We'd like to extend a welcome to the ZSR Board of Visitors who have been visiting us this week!
The word "Welcome!" is superimposed over the ZSR Library's cupola logo.
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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This Veterans Day, we pause with gratitude for all who have served. 🇺🇸

Thank you to our #DecoratedDeacs and veterans everywhere for your dedication and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Marcia Phillips of @zsrspecial.bsky.social shares information about the connections between "The Biblical Recorder" and the Jersey Baptist Church in Davidson County, North Carolina! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The American Revolution, The Biblical Recorder and a Country Church
Having begun publication 60 years after the American Revolution, the Biblical Recorder still had that momentous event as a fresh memory. Veterans of the fight for independence were elderly men in chur...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Living life in a movie ✨
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A look back at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025, through the lens of Wake Forest Photographers #GoDeacs

See the Photo Story: https://wakefo.rest/43ByT4W
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Do you need help getting your writing process off the ground? There are resources in ZSR and across campus available to you! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
The Write Stuff: Resources, Tips, & Opportunities for Writers
This blog post was co-written by Caroline Livesay, WFU Writing Center Academic Coordinator, and Nina Clayton, ZSR Ambassador. Whether you're polishing a final paper, starting your first research proje...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Processing Archivist Kate Trathen shares her experience in completing the processing of the Richard Burr Congressional Collection in @zsrspecial.bsky.social! #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Wrapping up the Richard M. Burr Congressional Collection
Since my last update on the Richard Burr Congressional Collection, I have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the collection. Read my previous blog posts documenting this project: Plann...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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This is a friendly reminder that #DaylightSavingTime ends tomorrow (Sunday, November 2). If you have any clocks that need manual adjustment, be sure to set them back by one hour tonight!!
At the top of the image is an analog clock with the text "Don't Forget to Fall Back" next to it. At the center of the image is the text "Turn your clocks back by one hour!" The ZSR Library's cupola logo appears in the lower-left corner. The hashtag #MyZSR is in the lower-right corner.
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Pro Boo-manitate is everywhere. 👻🖤 Happy Halloween, Deacs!
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Happy #Halloween from the ZSR Library!
A skeleton, wearing a witch's hat and reading the book "Skeleton Keys," is seated at a desk in the Public Services area. An apple, a container of caramel corn, and papers are on the desk.
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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After funding cuts, this community of readers saved their book festival by raising funds.
Opinion | How a Community of Readers Saved Their Book Festival
With humanities funding vanishing, stories and those who protect them remain our greatest hope.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Getting ready for Halloween? Join @zsrspecial.bsky.social today (October 30) at 3:30 p.m. in Room 625 for "A Gothic Romance!" #MyZSR #MoreThanALibrary
Against a background of images from classic horror films is the following text: A Gothic Romance A Spooky holiday gathering hosted by ZSR Special Collection and Archives Snacks, Souvenirs, and a Pop-Up Exhibit of Books Costumes Are Encouraged! Oct. 30th 3:30-5:00 PM @ ZSR Room 625
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Hundreds of kids will trick-or-treat around Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the annual Project Pumpkin fall festival, a University student-led event to bring together students, faculty, staff and W-S communities. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4o7dR6p
Wake Forest’s Project Pumpkin welcomes local schoolchildren to annual fall festival | Wake Forest News
Hundreds of kids will trick-or-treat around Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the annual Project Pumpkin fall festival, a University student-led event to bring t...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM