Chowan University Whitaker Library

10/23/2026

It looks like a lot of people have seen our banned book display. We've even had to add titles to fill the gaps.

10/19/2026

10/08/2026

Starting soon at the public library on mainstreet!

"Keepers of the Collection: Preserve the Past for the Future"
When: Thursday, 8 October @ 6:30 PM
Presented by Linda Hassell

10/07/2026

With all the excitement about Linda's presentation tomorrow, we almost forgot about Banned Book Week. Since 1982, Banned Books Week has enlightened the public about attempts to censor books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. The 2026 event is an opportunity to inform communities about the escalation in censorship and the importance of the right to read. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

Come by and check out a banned book!

10/05/2026

"Keepers of the Collection: Preserve the Past for the Future"
When: Thursday, 8 October @ 6:30 PM
Where: Elizabeth Sewell Parker Memorial Library, 213 E. Main Street, Murfreesboro, NC.
Presented by Linda Hassell

10/01/2026

On Thursday, 8 October, Linda Hassell, Emeritus from Chowan University, where she served as archivist in Whitaker Library, will present "Keepers of the Collection: Preserve the Past for the Future." She will provide ways we can preserve and share our history. Her talk will start at 6:30 PM. Please join us at Elizabeth Sewell Parker Memorial Library, 213 E. Main Street, Murfreesboro, NC.

09/21/2026

The Hobbit was published on this day in 1937

In 1958, Deborah Webster wrote to J.R.R. Tolkien asking for personal details. He responded:

09/18/2026

A Magazine from 1894 is finally returned to New Hampshire public library.

A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.

09/15/2026

Tonight!

07/03/2026

We're closed today in observance of Independence day, but stop by and check out our Constitution display when we reopen Monday!