physical DISPLAYs

A collection of stories that speak to getting cozy this winter, feeling those colder climates, or heck, getting away somewhere warm for vacation. Curated by 2024-2025 Library Ambassador Bee Jacobs '26 by the library mantle and virtually here through December.

Famed poet, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) lived a celebrated life, publishing numerous poetry collections, and later, after the birth of her son, works for young people. As a writer, she tackled issues of race, gender, sex, politics, and love. She urged her readers to face fear head on. Consider exploring some of her work in honor of a brilliant life led. On display at the slat wall in front of poetry through the mod and virtually here. 

These titles play with variations on familiar horror tropes--for fans of horror on display at the fiction tops through the end of the year and virtually here.

It's that time of year--our days are short and time is limited. It's dark. Try picking up these extra slim novels while we wait for lighter days. On display on the library mantle and virtually here through the month of December.

For when you just don't have the bandwidth for those long series. These books start and end in just one volume--often a rare reality for the fantasy genre. On display next to the fireplace at the front of the library and virtually here, through December. 

Explore these non fiction page turners; for fans of books that spin a fact-based story. On display at the giant white cube in the middle of the library and virtually here through the end of the year.

Explore these stories featuring nontraditional family units, close and supportive friendships, and characters who meet and grow closer through shared interests or experiences--on display at the library front windows, and here digitally, through the gratitude season.

Explore these stories of the trans lived experience as part of Transgender Awareness Week (11/13 - 11/19) in the lead up to Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20,2024. On display at the fiction tops behind circulation and here digitally this week.

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the CSW Library asks you to explore one author and their collective body of work. Morgan Talty, citizen of Penobscot Nation of Maine, is the featured author. Check out his works--a debut novel, as well as a collection of short stories--on display at the library mantle and virtually here through the month of November.

Maybe you are planning to vote in your first election (seniors!). Maybe you can't yet vote. Either way, you should read. About voting, elections, and the issues. If you like to learn through fiction, grab one of the three novels featuring elections at the center. On display in the fiction flats through election day and digitally here.

Always wanted to dive into that classic tale but find yourself more of a graphic novels reader? Check out these graphic adaptations of well-known titles, on display in the library and digitally here.

I am an autumn (iykyk)--aka all those books that make you feel those fall vibes. On display to the left of the library fireplace through mod 2, and available here, digitally.

'Tis the season! We've got your horror, dark fantasy, and suspense novels with dark themes. Not for the faint of heart. On display at the library front and digitally here, through the month of October. Get spooky.

In celebration of LGTBQ+ History Month-- observed annually in October--dive into the art of drag performance. On display at the library mantle and virtually here through the month.

For Banned Books Week 2024, CSW Library Ambassador Gillian '26 explored titles the CSW Library provides access to around the topic of reproductive rights, access, and justice. Books that feature this kind of information are regularly challenged in school libraries nationwide and Gillian is highlighting the importance of acknowledging our privilege to learn more deeply about a topic here at CSW. Banned Books Week is acknowledged annually, September 22 - September 28. On display to the left of the library mantle and digitally here.

As part of our heritage month author spotlight series, we ask you to explore the works of one author and their collective body of work. September 15 - October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month. The CSW Library would love for you to explore stories by Aiden Thomas, a trans Latinx fantasy fiction writer.

On display through the month on the library mantle and here digitally.

Hungry for mooncakes? These stories feature celebrations of the Chinese mid-autumn festival and many of them may leave you feeling magical, or just hungry. On display to the left of the library mantle and digitally here.

It's never too late for a fresh start. As we begin a new school year, check out these books with protagonists who are starting anew. On display at the front of the library and here, digitally.

Stories featuring strong-minded, ambitious protagonists with agendas to set. On display the left of the library mantle and digitally here.

Stories that feature jealousy or characters who don't act pressed but really are. On display on the library mantle and digitally here.

Check out these award winners from 2023-2024, on display at the library cube and here, digitally, through the first mod.