Russell Library

Prose & Con Book Club
Event    Monday, October 19, 2026
Good books. Great conversation. No pressure.Prose & Con is a casual book club for GCSU staff and faculty who enjoy reading, discussing and connecting with colleagues. Join us each month as we explore a new book and share our takes, the pros, the cons and everything in between!Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21From 6 - 8 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Digital Humanities RoomHave a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu. 
Haunted History Craft Night
Announcement    Monday, October 12, 2026
History is getting haunted! 👻 Join the library for a spooky evening of creativity as we paint ghosts, ghouls and other spooky surprises onto selected reproductions of photographs from Special Collections.Workshop details:Tuesday, Oct. 205 - 7 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
Haunted History Craft Night
Event    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
History is getting haunted! 👻 Join the library for a spooky evening of creativity as we paint ghosts, ghouls, and other spooky surprises onto selected reproductions of photographs from Special Collections.Workshop Details:Tuesday, Oct. 205 - 7 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
Banned Books Week at Russell Library
Announcement    Monday, October 5, 2026
Let Books Be: A Freedom-to-Read Drive — Stop by the second floor of the library during Banned Books Week to take a stand for the freedom to read. GCSU's newly relaunched Amnesty International chapter, part of the national Banned Books Week Coalition, is hosting a letter-writing station where you can send a message to your elected representatives supporting open access to books. Browse a display of banned and challenged titles, find out why they were targeted and add your voice. Everyone's...
The Office of Parent & Family Engagement: Communication Training 
Event    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Connect with Parent & Family EngagementThe Office of Parent & Family Engagement will provide our campus partners with an overview of the department, ways to connect with our team and an introduction to our parent portal, The Bobcat Family Experience. Learn how the portal works and how you can be part of our communication and engagement with GCSU families.This training will take place on Oct. 13 from 8:30–10 a.m. in the Pat Peterson Education Room. A light breakfast will be provided...
The Haunting History of Mental Health Treatment
Event    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Please join Psi Chi and Psychology Club for “The Haunting History of Mental Health Treatment,” an author talk by Jessica Whitehead on the history of mental health treatment at Central State Hospital. Jessica is the author of two books, "Seeking Asylum" and her most recent, "Seeking Asylum: Memories." She is an alumna of GCSU's Department of Psychological Science and currently works as the curator for the Central State Hospital Museum at Georgia's Old Capital Heritage Center.
Event poster announces “The Haunting History of Mental Health Treatment,” an author talk by Jessica Whitehead
The Haunted History of Mental Health
Event    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Join Psi Chi and Psychology Club for "The Haunted History of Mental Health" by Jessica Whitehead, author of "Seeking Asylum" and "Memories," both featuring her photography from Central State Hospital. Jessica is an alum of GCSU's Department of Psychological Science and currently is the curator of the Central State Hospital Museum at Georgia's Old Capital Heritage Center.    
Event poster announces “The Haunting History of Mental Health Treatment,” an author talk by Jessica Whitehead
The Haunted History of Mental Health
Event    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Join Psi Chi and Psychology Club for "The Haunted History of Mental Health" by Jessica Whitehead, author of "Seeking Asylum" and "Memories," both featuring her photography from Central State Hospital. Jessica is an alum of GCSU's Department of Psychological Science and currently is the curator of the Central State Hospital Museum at Georgia's Old Capital Heritage Center.    
Event poster announces “The Haunting History of Mental Health Treatment,” an author talk by Jessica Whitehead
Accessibility Essentials: Open Lab
Announcement    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
We are offering an open lab where you can work with our CTL staff to address any issues you may be having.When: Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Where: 376 LibraryPlease Register today! We hope you can join us!
Accessibility Essentials: Open Lab
Event    Monday, October 5, 2026
We are offering an open lab where you can work with our CTL staff to address any issues you may be having.When: Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Where: 376 LibraryPlease Register today! We hope you can join us!
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