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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): February

February Highlights

Celebrate Black History Month
  • Celebrating Black History Month February 2025Visit the library for a special book display and read up on Black History.
  • Take a trip to the Museum of African American History & Culture with Student Activities on Saturday, Feb. 8 - Register now
  • Consider participating in a Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon on February 14 to help make Black History accessible to future generations.
  • Join Student Activities in the Student Center for African American History Month Trivia on Thursday, February 27 from 2:30-3:30 pm! 
Valentine's Day Around the World

Happy Valentine's Day - February 14 In the United States, Valentine's Day is often celebrated with romantic partners exchanging sentimental gifts or traditional items such as candy and flowers. In Japan and South Korea, Valentine's Day is a day for women to bestow gifts on men, while men wait until "White Day" on March 14 to return the favor. South Korean singles celebrate "Black Day" on April 14 by gathering to eat noodles with a black sauce. In Estonia and Slovenia, friends, neighbors, and romantic partners all exchange gifts and cards on February 14, affirming many different kinds of relationships.

About the Library

Special Hours & Closures
Reduced Hours 8:00-4:30
  • March 10-13
Campus Closed
  • March 14
Regular Hours

M-Th: 8 am - 6 pm
Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Weekends: Closed

Library Information Desk

 LRC-200
 240-500-2237
 301-393-3681
 library@hagerstowncc.edu
 hagerstowncc.edu/library

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