Galveston College Library

06/03/2026

Honoring the history that shaped today’s Pride celebrations. This short film from the Library of Congress captures the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March in 1970, held one year after the Stonewall Riots. What began as a small gathering in New York helped spark a global movement that continues to grow and inspire.

Documentary short film featuring one of the earliest gay pride demonstration marches, the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March, held in New York, New York, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Covering about fifty blocks and drawing just a few thous...

06/02/2026

Stop by and pick up a FREE Juneteenth mini duck while supplies last!

Swing by the library, grab a duck, and explore our Juneteenth books, displays, and resources while you're here.

06/02/2026

Celebrate and explore the history of Juneteenth with Galveston College Library. Our Research Guide highlights the significance of June 19, 1865, when freedom was finally announced in Galveston, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Take a moment to learn, reflect, and connect with this important story:

https://library.gc.edu/juneteenth

This guide will help you find resources about Juneteenth.

06/01/2026

Sharing upcoming Juneteenth events in our community. We encourage our students, faculty, staff, and community members to explore opportunities to learn more about the history, significance, and celebration of Juneteenth throughout the month.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

June is here, and we're kicking off Pride Month by highlighting our LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. Whether you're looking for books, community resources, educational materials, or just want to explore and learn something new, we've gathered everything in one place.

Check it out here: https://library.gc.edu/lgbtq-resources

Stop by the library for some Pride swag 💙

This guide will help you find resources for LGBTQ topics.

05/13/2026

🧠💚Looking for reliable mental health resources for studying, teaching, or professional development? Check out Alexander Street’s Behavioral and Mental Health Online collection.

This resource includes an incredible variety of videos and texts covering counseling, social work, nursing, psychology, and behavioral health topics. Explore clinical demonstrations, real therapy sessions, documentaries, psychotherapy transcripts, client narratives, and more.

This collection offers valuable insight into mental health and the human experience. 🎞️

https://library.gc.edu/az/behavioral-and-mental-health-online

Behavioral and Mental Health Online provides a comprehensive, rich, and diverse collection of video and text for anyone studying or teaching in the area of mental health. Programs in counseling, social work, nursing, psychology and behavioral health will all benefit from the wide variety of content....

05/11/2026

Hello Whitecaps! We want you to remember that the library is OPEN during the summer semester! So come on in and say hello.

The library is open Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 6:00pm.

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week offers a moment to reflect on the lasting difference nurses make in our communities. This year’s theme, The Power of Nurses, recognizes the way nurses support patients and communities in both visible and often unseen ways. Their work reaches far beyond the bedside, shaping health outcomes and offering steady guidance during times of need. Nurses bring care, resilience, and commitment to their profession, and the impact of that dedication is felt throughout our communities. As a library that values learning and service, we are proud to honor nurses during Nurses Week and throughout the year.

05/01/2026

Low on battery and starting to panic a little? We’ve got you 🔋

Stop by the Cyber Café in the library and check out our new charging station. It’s an easy place to plug in and power up.

Come recharge with us!

04/28/2026

Happy Stress Less Week! We hope you are taking a break in between studying for final exams. These students have been working hard all day, and are just about to complete our puzzle!

This week the library also has free coffee & snacks every morning. We have board games set up, coloring and activity pages, and old school Super Mario. Come join us for a study break!