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 in our new MakerSpace! We offer crafting supplies, 3D printing, laser/vinyl-cutting 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
Have a FUNtastic Holiday!
Enhance your holiday festivities with items from our new Library of Things. Borrow a board game (or two!), a projector and screen for movie night, or a ukulele. Visit the library today to explore all the unique items available before you head off for the holiday break!
Apply for the 2024 Library Research Award
The $300.00 award recognizes student excellence in research and the skillful use of the Library's collections and services. Students who completed papers or projects for Manchester campus courses during the 2024 calendar year are strongly encouraged to apply! The winning submission(s) will also be added to the Raymond F. Damato Library's digital collection.
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Equipment Return Reminder
All equipment borrowed from the library during the fall semester must be returned no later than Monday, December 17. If you need a laptop or WiFi hotspot for the spring 2025 semester, complete the request form.
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.
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
