Borrow Laptops/Equipment
Borrow laptops, WiFi hotspots, graphing calculators and more for the entire semester.
Reserve Study Spaces
Reserve one of the library's six study/collaboration rooms up to two weeks in advance. They can be reserved for up to two hours per day.
Use the MakerSpace
Bring your creative projects to life! We offer crafting supplies, 3D printing, laser/vinyl-cutting, a recording booth, and more.
Borrow Textbooks
We have textbooks for many courses that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. Check to see if yours is available.
Meet with a Librarian
Librarians can help you develop a search strategy and identify relevant research databases or websites for your topic-- in the Library, by chat/text or appointment.
News & Events
Library Book Sale and Accessories Bazaar Return
A Manchester campus tradition returns in April for National Library Week! The Raymond F. Damato Library will host its book sale and accessories bazaar on Monday and Tuesday, April 7 & 8, in front of the Library entrance. We are currently accepting gently used donations of books, hats, scarves, jewelry & fashion. For more information, please contact paula.pini@ctstate.edu or (860) 512-2877.
New Items in the Library of Things
Our Library of Things collection is growing to include a digital music keyboard, a Wacom tablet, binoculars, a giant “Jenga” and more! Items in this collection can be borrowed for 7 days. Whether you'd like to start a new hobby, try before you buy, or save some money, we have something for everyone. Stop by the Library to browse this fun new collection!
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Save the Date! Library Book Sale & Accessories Bazaar
A Manchester campus tradition returns in April for National Library Week! The Raymond F. Damato Library will host its annual book sale and accessories bazaar on Monday and Tuesday, April 7 & 8, in front of the Library entrance.
Women's History Month Mini Collection
Join CT State Manchester’s Damato Library in celebrating Women's History Month by exploring this mini collection of books, art, films, talks, and podcasts. Our collection includes books you can borrow from the Damato Library and from other CSCU campus libraries.
Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrants
You have constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. The ACLU provides information in multiple languages about your rights as an immigrant and how to express them.
Manchester Common Read Selection for 2024-25
Time is a Mother, is a collection of poems by acclaimed author Ocean Vuong that addresses themes of family history, grief, loss, and identity. Vuong immigrated to Connecticut from Vietnam as a child and attended Manchester Community College at the beginning of his academic career. He received the T.S. Eliot Prize in 2017, was a 2019 MacArthur fellow, and received an honorary degree from Manchester Community College in 2023.
Understanding Gaza Guide
This guide was created by Prof. Gina Ocasion and Debbie Herman to empower students, faculty and staff to learn and research the historical, political, and cultural context of recent events in Gaza and Israel. In addition to suggested readings and films, it includes a section for educators as well as links to campus supports.
Wall Street Journal
Get free access to the Wall Street Journal by registering with your campus email address. The WSJ membership includes unlimited digital access to WSJ.com and the WSJ apps.
New Books in the Library
