Final Poetry Read of the Semester 4/18

Douglas Kearney's first full length collection of poems "Fear, Some" was published in 2006. His second manuscript "The Black Automaton" was selected for the National Poetry Series and published in 2009. It was also a finalist for the Pen Center USA Award the following year. He has been commissioned to compose poetry in response to art by several museums, and his libretti have been perfomed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Europe.

Hear Douglas Kearney read his poetry, along with MC poets and an open mic, at the last of the Spring Semester Poetry Reads.

When: Wednesday, April 18th, at 5:30pm
Where: Third Floor, Library Learning Resources

This year, Moorpark College's annual Multicultural Day takes place on Tuesday, April 10th. The theme "Dance with the Conflict" supports the college's Year of Conflict Transformation.

A display of art, folklore, native dress, jewelry, musical instruments and other items from different cultures can be viewed in the display case inside the entrance to the Library Learning Resources (LLR) building. The cultures represented include Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Egyptian, French, African, and Native American (among others.) Thanks to Professor Chris Marx.

Marsha de la O at Moorpark College Poetry Read

The winner of the New Issues Press Poetry Prize for her first volume of poetry, "Black Hope," will be featured at the March Poetry Read. Marsha de la O has also won the dA Poetry Award and the Ventura Poetry Festival Contest. "Marsha de la O...writes with unsentimental clarity of power and desire, the struggle of the self to remain whole and to speak its disturbing truths."--Cynthia Huntington.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 21st, 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources, 3rd floor

Also...Open Mic, Moorpark faculty readers, readings from the Moorpark Poetry Workshop (4pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, Fountain Hall 210A.)

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

The Moorpark College Library will be closed during the College's spring break. It will close at 12:00pm on Friday, March 9th, and will reopen at 8:00am on Monday, March 19th.

The "Guerrilla Fighter of Poets" at MC

Brendan Constantine will be the Guest Reader at the Moorpark College February Poetry Read. He is Poet-in-Residence at the Windward School in West Los Angeles, and the author of several collections of poetry including "Birthday Girl with Possum" (a National Book Award nominee) and the forthcoming "Calamity Joe." Read a few of his poems at www.brendanconstantine.com.

Day: Wednesday, February 15th

Time: 5:30pm

Place: Library Learning Resources, Third Floor

Also: Moorpark Faculty reader Joelle Hannah, readings from the MC Poetry Workshop, Open Mic

MULTICULTURAL DAY DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS ON DISPLAY!

Congratulations to Mitchell Carlson, Dan Leidenfrost, and Elena Avanesova--the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the 2012 Multicultural Day Thematic Design Contest. The theme this year is "Dance with the Conflict," and Mitchell's winning design will be used on all of the publicity for the event--including the sweatshirts and t-shirts available for purchase later this semester.

The three winning designs, as well as the designs of the rest of the contest participants, are on display in the case right inside the east front door of Library Learning Resources. All of the participants are students in Professor Joseph Martin's GR M31 Graphic Design Class.

STUDENT SCULPTURES ON DISPLAY IN THE LIBRARY

Again this semester, Professor Cynthia Minet's Beginning Sculpture class is displaying their work in the Library.

Come to the 3rd floor of the Library to see a man pumping iron, a swimming elephant, and a sea lion eating a fish. These are three of the seven cardboard sculptures on display.

Most of the sculptures are near the south-facing windows. One is near the stairs.

1ST POETRY READ OF THE SEMESTER!

Diane Lefer won the Mary McCarthy Prize for Short Fiction for her book "California Transit: Stories." On Wednesday 1/25 she'll be the Guest Reader at the Moorpark College Poetry Read. A faculty reader, readings from the MC Poetry Workshop, and an open mic will also be featured.

Date/Time: Wednesday 1/25, 5:30pm

Place: Library Learning Resources, Third Floor

The Moorpark College Poetry Workshop takes place in Fountain Hall 210A at 4:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Library Closed for Winter Break

The Moorpark College Library will close for winter break at 8pm on Wednesday, December 21st and reopen at 8am on Monday, January 9th--the first day of the Spring Semester.

Library hours for the Spring will remain the same:

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm.
Friday: 8am - Noon

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season from the library staff!

ILLUSTRATED STUDENT ESSAYS ON DISPLAY!

Students in Sandra Hunter's English M01 class were required to read "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz, and write papers either comparing the main character Oscar to another literary character, or on the effect of the brutal Trujillo regime on women in the Dominican Republic.

As an alternative, the students could write a paper that explores a job or work study that prepares them for a career--including why they became interested in the career and how they found the job, a typical day on the job, analysis of a procedure or process in a typical day, and where they might be in five years time in pursuit of the career.

Several of the students illustrated their essays, and five of these are displayed on the west side of the LLR 2nd floor display case. Thanks to Sandra Hunter, as well as Zach Kaneshiro, Erica Orr, Allison Planck, Ben Torres, and Natalie Wood.

November Poetry Read on Wednesday the 16th

Before The Read...join the Poetry Workshop from 4:00pm to 5:15pm in Room 212, Fountain Hall.

Then....on the third floor of Library Learning Resources...at 5:30pm:

Join poets Maggie Westland and Sandra Knapp for an evening of poetry.

(Also an open mic.)

Two New Library Displays

On one side of the display case near the library entrance you'll find a Thanksgiving display of history books related to the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the founding of the United States.

The display on the other side relates to National American Indian Heritage Month. You'll see books in the areas of history, cultural anthropology, and sociology.

If you wish to check any of these books out, you can! Just see the librarian at the Reference Desk.

OCTOBER POETRY READ

When: Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30pm

Where: LLR 3rd floor

Who: Frank Mundo, author of "The Brubury Tales"--a modern version of "The Canterbury Tales" set just after the Los Angeles riots. Seven security guards on the graveyard shift swap tales in an impromptu competition for vacation time. "The Brubury Tales" has had nothing less than 5-star reviews on Amazon.com.

Another who: Carol Celluci, English Department

Also: Poetry Workshop at 4pm in Fountain Hall 210A

DAILY BOOK SALE IN THE LIBRARY

The Moorpark College Library receives many book donations throughout the year. Not all of these can be added to the collection, so they are sold with the proceeds going into the Library's trust account.

Check out the sale shelves to the right of the Circulation Desk near the 2nd floor print station. The books are generally priced at 50 cents or a dollar. You can pay for your purchases at the Circulation Desk.

LIBRARY DISPLAYS BANNED BOOKS!

Did you know that The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language has faced censorship because it contains 39 objectionable words? (LA Times,9/27/11)

See the Banned Books Week display in LLR and you may be surprised at some of the titles. The display is located on the west side of the display case just inside the library doors. A few books are also displayed on the tops of the low shelves behind the Reference Desk.

The Hispanic Heritage Month display continues on the east side of the display case.

First Poetry Read of the Fall Semester

Date: Wednesday, September 21st
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources (LLR) 3rd floor

Featured Reader:

Gill Sotu--"Sometimes poetic, sometimes soul, sometimes hip-hop, sometimes comedic, always from the heart, Gill Sotu has a style like no other."

The featured Moorpark poet is Joelle Hannah.

Also....an open mic.

NEW LIBRARY DISPLAYS

In the display case near the doors on the second floor of LLR:

1. A collection of library materials, as well as a few facts, about the United States Constitution. Celebrating Constitution Day on September 17th.

2. And celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15,) a collection of library books on various Hispanic American themes.

STUDENT SCULPTURES IN LLR!!!

Check out the student sculptures on display on the 3rd Floor of the Library Learning Resources building. Group projects by students in Cynthia Minet's Sculpture I class (ART M77) are located near the top of the stairs and by the south windows.

Using cardboard, students were asked to make Cubist- and Constructivist-style interpretations of animals, fruits, objects, or other subjects of their choice.

Be sure to see all seven sculptures: Giraffe, Maia (figure), Skull, Ballerina, Spinning Top, Monkey, Elenor (deer).

LIBRARY HOURS FOR FALL SEMESTER

The Moorpark College Library is closed through August 21st.

Beginning on Monday, August 22nd, and through the end of Fall Semester on Wedenesday, December 21st, the Library will be open:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - Noon
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

The Library will also be closed on the following holidays: 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25.

Library Summer Hours

The Library will be closed beginning May 18th, and will reopen on June 20th--the first day of summer session.

Hours for the summer are:

Monday & Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed

A reference librarian will be available during the following hours:

Monday & Thursday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Library will close again on August 5th, and reopen for the fall on August 22nd.