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The intellectual heart of Northeastern and beyond. Explore our workshops and events: northeastern.libcal.com Instagram: @northeasternlib.

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☀ SNELL LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS ☀ Snell Library will be closed Saturday nights and Sundays throughout the summer and will resume regular 24/7 hours on Monday, August 24.
Snell Library Summer Hours Mondays, 7:30 a.m., through Saturdays, 9 p.m. Library will be closed Saturday nights and Sundays. Snell Library will resume 24/7 hours on Monday, August 24.

ALT Snell Library Summer Hours Mondays, 7:30 a.m., through Saturdays, 9 p.m. Library will be closed Saturday nights and Sundays. Snell Library will resume 24/7 hours on Monday, August 24.
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Celebrate #PrideMonth by learning about Boston writer and gay rights advocate Nancy Walker, whose donated articles, correspondence, photos, and other materials are available through @NU_Archives. Learn more in our latest blog post by Irene Gates: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
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Congrats to Eliza, the May #NUReadingChallenge winner! June's theme is "a book about activism." From individuals to major movements, there are countess inspiring stories available. Get some inspiration, and learn what @northeastern read last month: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 June A book about activism

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There's only a few more days to read a book with a non-human protagonist for the May #NUReadingChallenge theme. From robots to animals to monsters, and even a sentient Roomba, here are some titles from @northeastern readers.
Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads A Psalm for the Wild-Built Becky Chambers

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Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads Interview With the Vampire Anne Rice

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads Interview With the Vampire Anne Rice

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances Glenn Dixon

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May Reads The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances Glenn Dixon
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Congratulations to our April #NUReadingChallenge winner Quoc and to all our participants! May's theme is "a book with a non-human protagonist," whether animal, robot, or inanimate object. Get recommendations, and see what @Northeastern read last month: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 May A book with a non-human protagonist

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The @nu_archives has recently processed a collection of materials from Big Dig archaeologist Beth A Bower. Her documents, photos, and artifacts provide a rich history of the project, as well as archaeological findings. Learn more: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
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Tomorrow, Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran will discuss his book Eclipsed Horizons and his research on the untapped potential of the "dark proteins" of the human genome: 📆 Tuesday, April 28 ⏰ 12 p.m. Eastern 📍 SL 215 & online 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/even…
Eclipsed Horizons Unveiling the Dark Genome A talk with Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran Tuesday, April 28 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern Research & Teaching Hub Snell Library 215 and online

ALT Eclipsed Horizons Unveiling the Dark Genome A talk with Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran Tuesday, April 28 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern Research & Teaching Hub Snell Library 215 and online
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The April #NUReadingChallenge theme is a book recommended by a librarian so what better way to celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek than by checking out some of our staff's favorite reads! Full list of recommendations: tinyurl.com/NULibRecs
Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman Recommended by Amanda Calabrese

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman Recommended by Amanda Calabrese

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Everything is Tuberculosis John Green Recommended by Tamara Uhaze

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Everything is Tuberculosis John Green Recommended by Tamara Uhaze

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Shadow Ticket Thomas Pynchon Recommended by Dan Cohen

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Shadow Ticket Thomas Pynchon Recommended by Dan Cohen

Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Wild Dark Shore Charlotte McConaghy Recommended by Brooke Williams

ALT Northeastern University Library Reading Challenge 2026 April reads Wild Dark Shore Charlotte McConaghy Recommended by Brooke Williams
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Thank you to everyone who supported the library this #NUGivingDay! Your gift will help us continue to support the @Northeastern community and and allow @NU_Archives to keep Boston's history alive!
Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

ALT Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

A person smiles while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

ALT A person smiles while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

ALT Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo

ALT Two people smile while holding a sign that says "Thank you, donors!" They are standing in front of a black backdrop with the Northeastern University Library logo
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Do you have spirit? We know you do! Post a photo of your family, child, or pet in Northeastern gear with #NUGivingDay before 8 p.m. for a chance to win $1,000 for the fund of your choice.
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Calling all alumni! Your fellow Huskies make your #NUGivingDay gifts can mean more: 15 alumni donations = $1,000 from Marie Berry, BHS’86, BHS’18 25 alumni donations = $1,000 from Peter Manson, DMSB’65 35 alumni donations = $5,000 from Paul O’Connell, CSH givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
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Support from library staff, access to resources, a place to get work done: the library can have a major impact on the student experience. Share what program had the biggest impact on you with #NUGivingDay before 8 p.m., you could win $1,000 to the fund of your choice.
A library staff member with a smiling student in Snell Library

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The @nu_archives houses and carefully curates a diverse and growing collection of historical records relating to @northeastern, as well as Boston’s fight for social justice. Giving to the Archives/Documenting Boston fund will help us preserve this important history.
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ALT A person sits at a desk wearing white gloves and looking through a file folder of archival materials

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And thanks to generous parent donors, your support will count double! When the library receives $5,000, it will unlock an additional $5,000 to the Archives/Documenting Boston fund. givingday.northeastern.edu/s… 📸: Margot Murphy/Huntington News
Two people sit at a table and look at a bound book of archival newspapers. Photo: Margot Murphy/Huntington News

ALT Two people sit at a table and look at a bound book of archival newspapers. Photo: Margot Murphy/Huntington News
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Thanks to generous parent donors, your gift to the library can mean even more! 40 gifts to any library fund will unlock an additional $8,000 while 90 will unlock $15,000. Help us reach our #NUGivingDay goals!  givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
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on’t forget about the Hidden Husky Challenge! If you find a hidden husky around @Northeastern’s Boston campus & post a photo of yourself with #NUGivingDay, you could win $500 for the program of your choice. (Note: Library mascots Ruggles & Roxie do not count as hidden huskies.)
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The Library Dean’s Innovation Fund helps create and support transformative initiatives and services, such as GIS, data visualization, and the Recording Studios and builds new collections and collaborative learning spaces. Support it this #NUGivingDay: givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
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Your #NUGivingDay gift to the library can mean even more thanks to the Eleanor Lurensky, CSH’47, CPS’62, Library Memorial Challenge. When the library receives 50 donations to any fund, Adam and Harriet Kuhn, PNT’24, will give an additional $10,000! givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
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It’s #NUGivingDay! The library supports the entire @Northeastern community, whether in Boston or at one of our global campuses. Your gift will help us enhance our collections, services, and resources to better help our scholars.   Give now: givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
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#NUGivingDay is tomorrow! Make your gift to the library today to help us support the students, faculty, and staff of @Northeastern. givingday.northeastern.edu/s…
A student sits in Snell Library looking at a laptop. The logo for Northeastern Giving Day on April 14 is in the corner.

ALT A student sits in Snell Library looking at a laptop. The logo for Northeastern Giving Day on April 14 is in the corner.
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