Nathan Burwell
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• Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month

  May is Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of the Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) who have enriched American history and culture. Learn more with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection. Check out these sites for more information:

  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Association
  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  • Meet Minneapolis – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Minnesota Historical Society – Chinese-Americans in Minnesota
  • Minnesota Historical Society – Hmong-Americans in Minnesota
  • Smithsonian – Asian Pacific American Center

   

  Stop by and check out a book from our display!

  

  May 5, 2026 • Topical, Uncategorized • Views: 56

• Africa Day in the Library

  Interested in learning more about the culture and traditions of different African countries? Stop by the library today from 12 – 1:30 pm for a special presentation by the Multicultural Student Leadership Association (MSLA). DCTC students and employees, coming from different African countries, will share their heritage, stories, perspectives, and culture. Also, feel free to check out our display of library books on various African cultures.

   

  

   

   

   

  April 27, 2026 • Events, Topical • Views: 87

• Earth Day 2026

  

   

  Help us celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by checking out our display of books in the library! This year marks the 56th anniversary of the event. The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on mobilizing collective action for climate justice, renewable energy, and environmental protection. Global events include marches, cleanups, tree planting, and educational workshops. More information about events this year can be found here.

   

  

  April 15, 2026 • Topical • Views: 94

• Autism Acceptance Month

  

  April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 out of 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society defines ASD as “a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation,” though everyone experiences autism differently. Celebrate neurodiversity and learn more about autism with these books and videos from our collection.

   

  Check out these sites for more information:

  • Autism Information – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  • Autism Society
  • Autism Society of Minnesota
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Embrace Autism | The ultimate autism resource
  • Minnesota Autism Center

  April 3, 2026 • Topical • Views: 154

• National Poetry Month 2026

   

  April is National Poetry Month and you’ll find lots of poetry in our print and online collections.

  Visit these sites for more poetry resources:

  

  • Academy of American Poets
  • League of Minnesota Poets
  • The Poetry Archive
  • Poetry Foundation
  • Southern MN Poets Society

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  April 1, 2026 • Topical • Views: 147

• Women’s History Month 2026

  

  March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day. Celebrate women’s achievements and history with these books from our collection. Check out these sites for more information:

  • History.com – Women’s History Month
  • International Women’s Day
  • Library of Congress – Women’s History Month
  • National Women’s History Alliance

  Check out our Women’s History Month display and explore our collection!

   

   

  

  March 3, 2026 • Topical • Views: 158

• Magazines in the Library

   

  

   

  Take more breaks from screens in ’26! Stop by the Library and enjoy the simple pleasure of flipping through a real magazine with paper pages. We have the following subscriptions to choose from:

  • Atlantic Monthly
  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • Computers in Libraries
  • Consumer Reports
  • House Beautiful
  • IQ: Initiative Quarterly
  • Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA)
  • Library Journal
  • Midwest Living
  • Minnesota History
  • Mpls St Paul
  • National Geographic
  • The New Yorker
  • People
  • Prevention
  • Psychology Today
  • Real Simple
  • Rolling Stone
  • Southern Living
  • Today’s Veterinary Nurse
  • Today’s Veterinary Practice
  • Wired

  We’ve got comfy spaces to kick back and read, or you can check out a few issues and take them home. Enjoy!

  February 17, 2026 • Uncategorized • Views: 230

• Black History Month 2026

  

  February is Black History Month, a celebration of African American contributions to American history, culture, and society.
  Learn about black history with books and videos from our collection and check out these sites for more information:

  • History.com – Black History Month
  • Infoplease – Black History
  • Library of Congress – Black History Month
  • Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG)
  • Minnesota Historical Society – African Americans in Minnesota

   

  

  February 2, 2026 • Topical • Views: 208

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  

   

   

  In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 19th. If you need immediate assistance or want to return electronic devices, please check with student services.

   

  Interested in learning more about this federal holiday and how it was created? Check out the following link to learn more: The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National Museum of African American History and Culture

  January 16, 2026 • Topical • Views: 260

• Winter in the Library

  

   

   

  Looking for a way to stay energized and engaged this winter? Stop by the library to pick up a familiar favorite or choose something from one of our recent additions. Not sure where to start? Feel free to ask our library staff for their recommendations and favorite titles.

   

   

   

  

  January 13, 2026 • Topical • Views: 208