Bethel College Library

10/10/2023

The Bethel College Library has recently acquired the books on this list:

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04/21/2023

Thank you to all the libraries and dedicated librarians that support and enrich our communities!

Thank You For Libraries Day is a time to celebrate the roles of libraries in our communities. Check out these fun activities to celebrate.

09/21/2022

We are celebrating Banned Books week at the Bethel College Library! In the United States we are currently seeing a huge uptick in the amount of challenges to books in schools particularly.
To honor the literature that pushes the boundaries of the societally acceptable and does so boldy, we have created a display for these books!

Our Freedom to Read Policy
“Bethel College Librarians are dedicated to the core values of our profession that support and uphold intellectual freedom and the right to read of each member of our Bethel College community and beyond.

We are guided by particular expressions of these core values including the American Library Association’s Code of Ethics, Core Values of Librarianship, Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read Statement, and the Kansas Library Association Statement on Intellectual Freedom, which assert that the freedom to read for all is essential to a healthy, functioning democracy.”

Happy reading to all!

05/12/2022

And that’s a wrap on the 2021-2022 school year!! Here’s to a great summer!

05/10/2022

Snacks! Hot drinks! Friendship Bracelet String! Puzzles! Coloring pages! All these things are in the library through Thursday for your relaxation and study needs.

05/05/2022

For finals week the library is providing a breathing space from the stress of a tough school year and finals. Monday at 10 am and 3 pm there will be some Yoga for relaxation, and throughout the week there will be snacks and brain breaks in the main spaces!

04/27/2022

In 1999, a ruling for a sexual assault case was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court. They stated that the victim was wearing skinny jeans, and she must've helped take them off, thus implying consent. This case sparked outrage across the nation.

Denim Day was created in protest of that ruling. Today we ask that you wear denim and stand in solidarity with those who have been sexually assaulted and spread awareness.

04/21/2022

As we approach finals you might be in need of a quiet space to study, relax, or pass the time. On the 3rd floor of the library there are many great study spots, some more hidden ones are in the old section of the library! Including The New York Times Room, the Group Study rooms and spaces, and individual rooms of study.

03/31/2022

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, we want to feature two final books from our collection.

I am Malala: The story by Malala Yousafzai of resisting Taliban terror and being shot over getting an education. She is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner for her continued fight for the right of education.

The Secret History of Wonder Woman: the history of the oldest and most popular female superhero is uncovered in the exploration of how Wonder Woman came to be.

03/22/2022

It’s assessment day on campus which means a break from classes and a day to get through a good book!

03/17/2022

What better way to start a celebration of notorious women in history than with the “Notorious RBG” and Sandra Day O’Connor, the two first female United States Supreme Court Justices!

“Notorious RBG”: is a very clean and easy presentation of Justice Ginsburg’s life and role in women’s rights. If you don’t want a 200 page academic history this is easy and palatable.

Sisters in Law: This one intersects the histories of these two trail blazing ladies!

Check out these books or any in our Women’s History Month display on the “Notorious Women in History.”

03/15/2022

It is Women’s History Month!! We are very excited to share some of the best stories about notorious women of history (thank you to for giving us our theme)!

Come check out any one of these books on display on our main lobby table!