Borrow a Laptop/Equipment
Borrow laptops, WiFi hotspots, graphing calculators and more for the entire semester.
Reserve a Study Room
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.
Borrow a Textbook
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
Campus and Library Closed on 7/19
The Raymond F. Damato Library will be closed on Friday, July 19, due to campus electrical maintenance. Research assistance is available online via chat or text. We regret the inconvenience.
MCC Foundation Scholarships
Students registered for credit classes at the Manchester campus are eligible to apply for a tuition assistance scholarship from now through September 4, 2024! Visit the MCC Foundation scholarship page for application and eligibility requirements.
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Damato Library Spotlight
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.
Celebrate Pride Month
The Pride Month collection includes books, audiobooks, films, and podcasts that center the lives, histories, diversity, impact, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities.
New Guide: Understanding Gaza
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
