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De-stress fest activities, including a therapy dog

The Libraries annual De-Stress Fest is back!

May 17, 2022
by Kelly Fields

*** UPDATE *** June 1, 2022 *** UPDATE ***

Unfortunately, the llamas will not be able to join us for the De-Stress Fest at Green Library on Thursday, but we're happy to announce that another group of furry friends will be available. Be sure to stop by the Green Library patio area and visit with the dogs from P.A.W.S. beginning at 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 2nd.

Boba tea, DIY calming jars, Ice cream, Dogs, Moon Pies, and more! You don't want to miss this!

Cover of Mighty Jack and Zita the Space girl

Chillin’ through summer

April 29, 2022
by Kelly L Roll

It is never too early to think about summer reading. Picture it now: a comfy chair, a chilled beverage, and a stack of books. The Education Library has got you covered from Pre-K to 12th grade in the TBR department.

Hidden Estonian flag, ca. 1939-1940. Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom Key Artifacts Collection, 1939-1991: purl.stanford.edu/pw544hq8806

Stanford Libraries and Vabamu launch online exhibit on freedom and the history of Estonia

April 25, 2022
by Liisi Esse

Stanford Libraries and Vabamu have launched a new online exhibit, “The Aim is Freedom: A History of Occupations and Independence in Estonia." The exhibit, which was curated by making use of Stanford's online exhibit platform Spotlight, draws material from Vabamu's collection of manuscripts and artifacts and explains the historical events through personal stories. The exhibit introduces the history of Estonia during the Nazi and Soviet occupations and describes the story of the restoration of Estonia’s independence in the 1980s

Internship for first-generation high school students

April 18, 2022
by Adan Griego

The Stanford Libraries will once again host several high school students this summer for the Libraries High School Internship Program. The program supports first-generation, local, college-bound students by providing paid work experience, along with enrichment activities that highlight topics and skills relevant to the college experience. The program, which first began in the summer of 2013, has been on hiatus for several years, however, starting June 2022, the Libraries will welcome eight students from the East Palo Alto Academy.

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