Library News Archive

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The most expensive dino fossil might hold secrets! 

A huge Stegosaurus fossil was bought for a record-breaking $44.6 million and is currently on long-term loan at the American Museum of Natural History. Due...

Treaties Recognition Week 2024
We Are All Treaty People

Treaties Recognition Week is a time for understanding and respecting treaty rights, the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and their relevance today. This year,...

Science Literacy Week 2024
Science Literacy Week at the Library

This year’s Science Literacy Week is from October 27 to November 2, and we are exploring the diversity of information in STEM! Science Literacy is the...

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Recognizing Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect and learn about the past and ongoing injustices faced...

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Welcome to Your Library

Whether you’re a returning student or new to the college, we’re here to help! Each faculty has a dedicated Subject Specialist Librarian, who can provide one-on-one...

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Access Online Magazines for Free!

Flipster provides the Durham College community with access to popular magazines like Maclean’s, Sports Illustrated, Canadian and National Geographic, Toronto Life, Discover, Communication Arts, Applied...

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Movies to stream free through the Library

What is it about popcorn that makes it THE snack for watching movies? Whatever the reason is, grab some and get ready to watch some...

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July is Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month celebrates those who living with disabilities, their identities, culture, and important contributions to society.  Let’s work towards changing the way people think...

Drag Queen Story Time
June is Pride Month

Pride Month is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the diversity of our community, learn about the contributions and recognize the past and ongoing...

National Indigenous History Month 2024
National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions, culture, diversity, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.  Each year,...