physical DISPLAYs

Dive into the world of classic fairytales, reimagined. A collection curated by Andon van Colen '25 on display to the left of the library mantle through mod 5 and virtually here.

April is Poetry month! Check out library ambassador Andon Van Colen '25 's display that explores five collections by poets of color, including two that use visual art as a critical medium for sharing their work. On display at the library mantle through the month and virtually here.

On March 31st, the world (and your library!) observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people, celebrate their lives and contributions, and combat discrimination and violence.  Explore these texts that navigate the 2025 theme, "Visibility, Resilience, and Advancing Trans Rights Against a Shifting Political Landscape" on display by circulation through the month and virtually here.

Female characters ready to burn it all down! As part of the CSW Library's celebration of Women's History Month 2025 on display at the front of the library and virtually here.

Observing? Curious to know more? Celebrate these stories that center Muslim experiences with their faith, identity, and the holy month on display at the library mantle and here virtually through the month. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer (salah), reflection, and community. This year, Ramadan begins Friday February 28 and ends Saturday, March 29.

It's about that time...by road, across seas, even through time. For those of us on vacation but maybe staying put, take a trip with these adventures. On display at the front of the library ahead of our upcoming Spring Break and virtually here.

As part of the CSW Library's celebration of Black History Month, library ambassador Alicia '25 explores the role of the female artist across various mediums in her display Her Voice in Color. Selections  include painting, photography, dance, and the literary arts.. Explore works by various artists, an essay on Black women in museum curation, Afro-futurism in the arts, and more on display by the library mantle through the month of February and available digitally here.

2025 American Library Association Youth Media award winners in the CSW library collection, on display in the center of the library near circulation through the mod and virtually here.

As part of the CSW Library's celebration of Black History Month, we ask you to explore one author and their catalog of collected works. Octavia Butler was an award winning African American science fiction author of thirteen books who challenged racism within her field as well as gender stereotypes in American fiction. She was one of very few African American women science fiction authors, and the first science fiction author to receive the ‘genius’ grant from the MacArthur foundation. Her work is on display at the library fireplace mantle through the month of February and virtually here.

For the protagonists in these stories, life is all about the game. On display in the front of the library by the windows and here virtually through February.

A collection of stories that explore young people resisting, protesting, and standing up for what they believe in. Featuring fiction and non fiction, real worlds and fantasy ones, there is something here for everyone. Curated by 2024-2025 Library Ambassador Bee Jacobs '26 by the library mantle and virtually here through the end of mod 3.

Do you love fantasy? Are you interested in exploring world building through an Indigenous or African lens? Explore these Non-European Inspired Fantasy Worlds, on display in the middle of the library, through the mod, and virtually here.

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.