Don't miss out on all the great events we'll have here at the library! They're all free!
August
Info!Zone
August 18-29
Have questions or need help? Come by the Info!Zone table in the Academic Building Commons to get assistance with finding your classes, navigating campus, and more. Available Monday - Friday 7:30am to 5pm.
September
Hispanic Heritage Month Read In
September 8-12, 8am-5pm
PCC Library
Discover new books, all written by Hispanic authors, scholars, and revolutionaries. Enjoy our quiet reading space or take something home to enjoy later! Join us virtually to enjoy our eBooks and streaming media at our Virtual Read In. This event is held in collaboration with the IDEA committee.
Experience El Movimiento
September 8, 10am-4pm
PCC Library and AB210M
Join us for a powerful exploration of the Chicano freedom movement and its lasting impact. Learn directly from the leaders of El Movimiento as they share their stories and insights. Enjoy guided tours of the exhibit and drop in for documentary screenings throughout the day in AB 210M. Refreshments will be provided—everyone is welcome! This event is held in collaboration with the IDEA committee.
October
Banned Books Giveaway
October 6-10, 8am-5pm
PCC Library
Celebrate the freedom to read with our Banned Books Giveaway—open to currently PCC enrolled students only! Stop by to pick up a free copy of a frequently challenged book and learn more about the importance of intellectual freedom. Available while supplies last.
"Read Between The Lines: Exploring Banned Books" presentation
October 8, 11am-12pm
Occhiato Theater
Join us for an eye-opening event that dives into the history and ongoing impact of banned books. Through thoughtful discussion, we’ll examine issues like age-appropriate material, censorship, and how libraries make intentional choices about the books on their shelves. Open to PCC students, instructors, staff, and the public. Refreshments and snacks available. Can't make it in person? Join us online.
Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration exhibit
October 1-31, 8am-5pm
Witch Hunts Then and Now: A Talk with Sarah Jack
October 9, 3pm - 4pm
Occhiato Theater and PCC Library
Join Sarah Jack, founder of the nonprofit End Witch Hunts and descendant of colonial-era witch trial victims, for a powerful in-person talk that explores the history of witch trials and their surprising connections to modern-day events. Sarah’s work, featured in The New York Times and NPR, focuses on educating communities about the impact of historical and current witchcraft accusations around the world. Through storytelling and advocacy, she helps us understand how past injustices still shape lives today. Free giveaway included: themed basket and book on witch trials! Don’t miss this eye-opening event that connects history, justice, and community awareness.
Presented alongside the Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration exhibit.
Author Event: Kathleen Kent – The Heretic’s Daughter
October 16, 4pm - 5pm
Occhiato Theater and PCC Library
Join us for a powerful evening with Kathleen Kent, bestselling author of The Heretic’s Daughter, a gripping historical novel based on the life of Martha Carrier, one of the women hanged during the Salem Witch Trials and Kent’s own ancestor. Through vivid storytelling and personal connection, Kent brings to life the fear, strength, and resilience of those unjustly accused. Stay after the talk for a meet & greet and book signing (please bring your own copy). One lucky attendee will win a signed copy of The Heretic’s Daughter in our event giveaway!
This special event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration.
Virtual Author Talk: Daniel Gagnon – A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse
October 22, 4pm - 5pm
Occhiato Theater and PCC Library
Take a deeper look into the life and legacy of Rebecca Nurse, one of Salem’s most iconic victims, with historian and author Daniel Gagnon. In this live virtual event, Gagnon will discuss his acclaimed book A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse, shedding light on the injustice she faced and the long fight for her exoneration. Join us for a group viewing with refreshments in the Occhiato Theater at 4 PM on October 22. Attendees can enter into a giveaway for a signed copy of the book.
Part of the programming for Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration.
PCC Library’s 2nd Annual Halloweek!
October 27 - 31, All Day
PCC Library
Get Ready for PCC Library’s 2nd Annual HALLOWEEK! Join the PCC Library all week long for some frightfully fun spirit days — dress up, show off, and compete for prizes! Dress up daily and celebrate in style! Wear your best costume and enter the library costume contest for a chance to win a Library Gift Basket! Judging in the library, don’t miss it! Costume Contest Winner announced Friday! Come dressed, have fun, and celebrate the season with the PCC Library!