Cadi the Therapy Cat, RIP
It is with great sadness that I write about Cadi (Arcadia Grace) the Therapy Cat. She passed away on April 15, 2022. Or, as her human companion Ellen said, “she went to sit on the Lord’s lap.” She was born …
Wilmington Coup of 1898
Watching the events unfold at the U.S. Capital last week, I was reminded of the coup that occurred in Wilmington, N.C. in November, 1898. Despite the violence and bloodshed – and death – that occurred during the coup, it hasn’t …
Fall 2020, Covid Times
We are mindful of health & safety protocols, so some things have changed in terms of how the Park Library helps students in the upcoming semester. We will still be available online to meet your information needs even as our …
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Summer 2019 Hours
We are open this summer! Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on May 27 and July 4. For other exceptions, please see our full calendar here.
Park Library Book Sale: April 4th-11th, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dates & Prices: April 4th: 11:00 – 4:00 … Come early for best selection! All Books $5.00 Special: 2 for $8:00 No book sale on Friday, April 5 April 8th-10th: 11:00 – 4:00 Paperbacks $2.00 & Hardbacks $4.00 Special: 2 for …
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UNC Student Early Voter Registration 2018
You can still same-day register to vote through November 3rd even though the deadline to vote on Election Day has passed: Students who live on UNC’s campus (even if you’re out-of-state!): Grab your OneCard and go to Chapel of …
More Online News
We have a trial of Newsbank’s Access World News through December 2018. This gives us many more North Carolina news sources as in our current Newsbank subscription. The link changes monthly, and the link to Access World News (trial) on the main Park Library page …
Presentation Tips
The following videos are from a Lynda series by Petrula Vrontikis. They offer tips on how to enhance your presentations and engage audience members. Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills Introduction to the series Understanding Timing Allot time to show where …
MRC Film & Streaming Media
Did you know that the Media Resources Center has over 40,000 streaming films? Watch these documentaries & other titles on your device now! Look for Kanopy under Feature Films and Documentaries to Stream in MRC’s Film & Streaming Media Guide.
#TBT: Queen Elizabeth II & UNC football
On October 19, 1957, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip saw their first football game, and it starred UNC and Maryland. The football game, held at Maryland, was part of the Queen’s first state visit to the United States. In …