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Hear the Toll of the Victory Bell by Tessa Pozzi In light of Veteran’s Day this month, I would like to explore the history of a gift to the college from a veteran – the Victory Bell trophy.  Lt. John … Continue reading →

In partnership with area libraries, the Women’s Connection welcomes Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, Year of Wonders and Caleb’s Crossing to the Sixth Annual International Women Authors Series Event. Geraldine Brooks is an Australian born author, but she is connected to all corners of … Continue reading →

The library (1905) When: Sep 29,    10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: St. Ambrose Library, third floor What: Visit years gone by through photos, yearbooks and memorabilia from the SAU archives. Light refreshments provided. Cost: Free Join us!

Catcher in the Rye . . . Harry Potter . . . Captain Underpants . . .  Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to remove books from schools and libraries. Celebrate YOUR freedom to read and right to choose … Continue reading →

To all new staff, faculty, and students we’d like to offer a hearty welcome! To all returning staff, faculty and students, a welcome back! Visit the library to take advantage of quiet study areas, individual and group study rooms, helpful staff, … Continue reading →

  Journalist, world traveler, entrepreneur and Iowa native, Beth Howard, author of the recently published book Making Piece: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Pie will speak at St. Ambrose Library at 2:00 PM on July 12. Written following the … Continue reading →

SAU Library Summer hours: (Saturday, May 12th–Tuesday, August 21st) Monday–Thursday  7:45 am–9:30 pm Friday 7:45 am–5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sunday closed The SAU Library will be CLOSED the following days: Monday, May 28th Wednesday, July 4th

School’s out for summer and days of leisure lie ahead. Why not take advantage of the downtime to escape into a great book? SAU library owns many volumes worthy of your perusal. Need some advice on what to read? Here’s … Continue reading →

“Batter my heart, three person’d God; for, you” By  John Donne BATTER my heart, three person’d God; for, you As yet but knocke, breathe, shine, and seeke to mend; That I may rise, and stand, o’erthrow mee,’and bend Your force, … Continue reading →