18 years ago a cinematic adventure began…

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

Bilbo Baggins, “The Fellowship of the Ring” by J.R.R. Tolkien

On December 10, 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in theaters. It would go on to win Oscars in Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Music, and Best Visual Effects.

During the holiday break if you want to experience a different world for the first time or 100th time pick up The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy or the book trilogy here at the library.

Artist: Zaki Hamdani

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Two Towers

The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings (book)

Manga!

Just in time for the Graphic Novel Symposium, the library has added several new manga titles to the collection. All these manga are available currently in the Library Lounge under New Arrivals.

Manga is typically read backwards from what Western audiences are used to. Here are some helpful sites to start learning how to read manga. Most published books have the same information in the back.

How to read manga (image) and longer explanation on reading manga

Legend says if you find all the dragon balls a dragon will grant you any wish. Join Goku on his exploits to find the dragon balls and to be the best. Dragon Ball is one of the most well known titles in manga and inspired many current manga authors.

Collect the dragon balls here

If you like superheros you should check out My Hero Academia. A world where everyone has a superpower called a “quirk.”

Click here to learn how to be a hero!

Science! One day everyone in the world was turned to stone. 3700 years later Senku emerges and starts to rebuild the world he remembered. Dr. Stone has realistic science (to a point) and no matter your love for science you will 10 billion percent enjoy Dr. Stone.

Start rebuilding the world here

Do you enjoy the Chinese Zodiac? Stumble into people who can turn into members of the Zodiac with Fruits Basket. Discover the mystery behind the Sohma clan and learn how Tohru changes everything.

Being the journey here

Brilliant surgeon, Tenma, saves twins from a violent event. Soon after the twins disappear. Years later, a serial killer is on the loose and Tenma knows who it is. He searches to understand the reasoning behind the killings. Monster is a critically acclaimed manga.

Discover the monster here

Also known as Detective Conan, Case Closed is about a high school detective solving mysteries. Case Closed began publication in 1994 and is the 4th best-selling manga.

Start solving mysteries here

Celebrate the Glacier

Moraine Valley’s Student Newspaper, the Glacier, has been published for 51 years. Experience the past through the eyes of the front pages with “A Visual History of the Moraine Valley Student Newspaper” display.

The display is located on a bulletin board across from the Art Gallery in the U Building. It will be up through October.

1968 Front Page

Glacier Gals

The Glacier Gals were an organization of women associated with Moraine Valley Community College and its purpose was to promote friendship.

It was active from 1969-1974.

In 1971, the Glacier Gals created a children’s doll house which they donated to Little Company of Mary Hospital.

To learn more about the Glacier Gals and the activities they did while the organization was active go here: Glacier Gals Online Exhibit or visit the physical exhibit in the Library Lounge.

Fine and Performing Arts Center 25th Anniversary

January 9, 1994, the dedication ceremony for the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) occurred.

“Since that date, we have presented hundreds of performances representing dozens of different genres, exhibited nearly 100 professional artists in the art gallery, and seen over a half-million patrons come through our doors to explore the power of the arts.” – Tommy Hensel, Managing Director of the FPAC

To learn more about what the FPAC is offering for this season visit the Center’s website: https://www.morainevalley.edu/fpac/

View the physical exhibit in the Library’s lounge or to view the online exhibit visit the College Archive’s exhibit page:

http://ext.morainevalley.edu/collegearchives/exhibits/

Celebrate the Holidays with the College Archives

The College Archives wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Join us in celebrating this season by looking back to the 1997 Holiday Party celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Moraine Valley. A poem was read in honor of the anniversary and for all the original employees who were still employed at the time.

December Archive Exhibit

Afterwards stop by the glass case in the Library Lounge and see some familiar librarian faces from the past celebrating the holidays.

Pumpkin Contest Looking Back: Pumpkins of the Past Exhibit

While you’re getting your pumpkins ready for the 2018 Pumpkin Contest take a break by viewing the Pumpkins of the Past exhibit brought to you by the College Archives.  These pumpkins are from 2003, 2007, 2016, and 2017.

Pumpkins of the Past

Don’t forget to check out the Pumpkin Contest Information page for contest information.
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