Felix G. Woodward Library

08/31/2026

Monday Motivation!

"I want to be sitting on my deathbed knowing that I went for it. I'm going to get sick and die at some point, and I would like in that moment to smile at the life I lived. That I had Guts. That I had standards. That I loved people intensely. That I lived in a loud, brave way." ― Chelsea Handler, I'LL HAVE WHAT SHE'S HAVING

That sounds like a pretty good attitude to have! If you'd like to read more, this book may be found on our Featured Book Shelf on the main floor of the Woodward Library.
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📸: Corina Ravenscraft

08/30/2026

🔆 Sunday Showcase!

"Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros

This is Book Three in the exciting, fast-paced, and high stakes "Fourth Wing" fantasy series. You can find it in the Popular Collection on the main floor of the Woodward Library: https://apsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01APSU_INST/1pjggnv/alma991007392594008071
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📸: Corina Ravenscraft

08/29/2026

Weekly Quote:

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, MORITURI SALUTAMUS

Library hours for the week of August 30:

Sunday: 2PM - 10 PM
Monday: 7 AM – MIDNIGHT
Tuesday: 7 AM – MIDNIGHT
Wednesday: 7 AM - MIDNIGHT
Thursday: 7 AM – MIDNIGHT
Friday: 7 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 2 PM - 10 PM
http://library.apsu.edu/about/hours.html
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📸: Mark Palm from Canva

08/28/2026

📚 Would You Rather... Welcome Back Edition! 📚

Welcome back, Govs! Just out of curiosity, would you rather use:

💻 E-Books?

OR

📖 Print Books?

Let us know your choice in the comments below! 👇
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📸: hocus-focus and Karolina Grabowska from Canva

08/27/2026

⏳ Throwback Thursday!

We thought that people might be interested in learning some campus history, so we'll occasionally show you a blast from the past. It's only fitting that we start with a photo of Felix Grundy Woodward, the namesake of the Felix G. Woodward Library! The library was built in 1967 and named for Woodward in 1971. The building may still carry the same distinguished name, but it has changed quite a bit between then and now!
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📸: "A History of Austin Peay State University" by Richard P. Gildrie

08/27/2026

🎉 Woo hoo! We're doing GREAT things!

The Woodward Library was recently the recipient of an almost $100,000 IMLS grant for our UASC (University Archives and Special Collections)! WKRN News 2 ran a short news segment about it/us! https://www.wkrn.com/video/apsu-receives-nearly-100k-grant-to-upgrade-library/12108165/
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08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Mid-Week Muse:

Have you been lucky enough to see Halley's Comet? Whether you've actually seen it or not, you've probably at least heard of it. It was discovered on August 26, 1682 by astronomer, mathematician and physicist Edmond Halley and is the first "known" periodic comet in history (they even named it after him)! The comet is about nine miles long and five miles wide, and isn't expected to be visible again until June of 2061, when it will complete its 76-year orbit around the sun. For most people, it's a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical experience!

If you'd like to learn more about this fascinating space traveler, the Woodward Library has a book that includes it among other amazing historical astronomical discoveries, called "Archives of the Universe: A Treasury of Astronomy's Historic Works of Discovery" by Marcia Bartusiak. It's located on the third floor in our General Collection: https://apsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01APSU_INST/1pjggnv/alma991006723239708071.
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📸: Pantheon Books

08/25/2026

🙌 Woodward Library, REPRESENT! Library Govs Carmel, Jeromy and Mackenzie had a great time at the First-Gen Govs Event on Friday, August 21. And ALL THREE are or were First-Gen APSU students! How special is that? 😉❤️
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📸: Christina Chester-Fangman

08/25/2026

Two for Tuesday!

What's the difference between Mythology and Mythicality? This week’s Two for Tuesday challenge gives you the chance to find out!

❄ "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman: Written as only Gaiman can, the stories of the Norse Gods and their nine worlds are brought to detailed life, showcasing their strengths, weaknesses... and just a little bit of the "human nature" present in all of them. If you want to know things like how Thor's hammer got stolen and what happened afterward, or how Odin came to possess the Mead of Poetry for the Gods, check this book out.

😎 "Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality" by Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal: According to the authors, "This book is A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity & Tomfoolery. If you decide to read this book, there is a high likelihood of increased Mythicality in your life, which means you may soon find yourself laughing more, learning more, and not taking yourself too seriously. This mentality has been known to spread easily to friends and loved ones. You have been warned."

You may find them both in the Woodward Library's Popular Collection on the main floor of the library. If you like one or both, let us know in the comments below 👇:
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📸: Corina Ravenscraft