Latest Past Events

Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 2018 midterm elections

Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono

Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is “fake news”? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of the news? Being a more informed 21st-century citizen requires a critical approach to the media, one that is especially important during an election season. Join Judith […]

Python for Beginners Workshop

Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono

Python is one of the most versatile, powerful, and popular programming languages in the world. Thousands of businesses — including Google, YouTube, and Dropbox — have used Python in real-world applications. From web development to data visualization, learning Python will give you an in-demand skill that you can put to immediate use. This workshop is […]

Student Book Club: Horror Fiction

Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono

Can't get enough of Feed, World War Z, Monstress, The Haunting of Hill House, Carrie, Frankenstein, and other chilling tales?  Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about horror fiction and sharing recommendations for horror books we love! You don't need to have read any specific book to join the conversation; you just need […]