Cleveland State University Library

We’re set up on the CSU Plaza—come touch grass with us! 🌿

Step away from your screen for a little while and join the Michael Schwartz Library for crafts, journaling, cloud-watching, and a mini nature scavenger hunt. Bring a book or a friend, or just bring yourself.

Happening now on the CSU Plaza. Drop by and stay as long as you like! ☁️

Tomorrow’s the day! 🌿

Join the Michael Schwartz Library for Touch Grass tomorrow, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. on the CSU Plaza.

Step away from your screen, turn off your notifications, and spend a little time outside. Come relax, socialize, or try one of our optional activities, including a mini nature scavenger hunt, journaling, crafts, and cloud-watching.

Bring a friend, stop by between classes, and enjoy a break outdoors.

📍 CSU Plaza
📅 September 29
⏰ 11:00 a.m.

Save the date for a special Connect with Faculty and Book Discussion event: Joining a Celebration.

On October 21, 2026, from Noon–1:30 pm, Dr. Adrienne Gosselin will lead an in-depth discussion of Toni Morrison’s Sula as part of Friends of Libraries Week.

Now is the perfect time to start reading Sula so you’re ready for the conversation. This program is presented in conjunction with Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison, a statewide celebration honoring Morrison’s life, literature, and legacy.

📍 RT 304 (Library’s 3rd floor, northeast side)
💻 Virtual option available
🥪 Light lunch provided
⚠️ Seating is limited

Register here: https://ow.ly/TbUC50ZRvh4

📝 Big writing project? Join us tomorrow!

Whether you're working on a research paper, thesis, dissertation, article, book project, or another major writing project, take some time to focus on making progress.

Join the Michael Schwartz Library tomorrow, September 23 at 10 a.m., for a special Writing Productivity Workshop with Dr. Christine Tulley.

Dr. Tulley is a professional writing coach, president of Defend, Publish & Lead, and a CSU graduate.

📅 Tomorrow — September 23
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 In person: LCLC Front Lab, Michael Schwartz Library
💻 Online: Zoom

Register to receive the Zoom link, or simply stop by—in-person walk-ins are welcome!

One week away! 🌿

Take a break and join the Michael Schwartz Library for Touch Grass on September 29 at 11:00 a.m. on the CSU Plaza.

This is a chance to enjoy nature, clear your mind, and socialize with others. Stop by to relax, take a break from notifications, and enjoy optional activities like a mini nature scavenger hunt, journaling, crafts, and cloud-watching.

We hope to see you there!

Touch Grass
📍 CSU Plaza
📅 September 29
⏰ 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate Constitution Day — September 17!

On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution, establishing the framework of our federal government.

This Constitution Day, take some time to explore the history, ideas, debates, and documents that continue to shape our nation.

📚 Explore resources through the Michael Schwartz Library:
📖 Search books and eBooks about the Constitution, American government, law, and U.S. history
📰 Find scholarly articles, historical newspapers, and primary sources through library databases
🏛️ Explore government information and historical documents
💻 Access many library resources online anytime
💬 Ask a librarian for help finding sources for your research

You can also explore the original Constitution, primary sources, educational activities, and other resources from the National Archives.

🔎 Start exploring at library.csuohio.edu

📝 Got a big writing project? Let’s get it moving.

Faculty, graduate students, and undergrads are invited to a special **Writing Productivity Workshop with Dr. Christine Tulley** on September 23 at 10 a.m.

Learn practical strategies for making progress on articles, theses, dissertations, research papers, and other major writing projects.

📅 Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.
📍 Michael Schwartz Library — LCLC Front Lab
💻 Also available via Zoom

Register here to receive the Zoom link https://ow.ly/J33h50ZNXKv. In-person walk-ins are welcome!

🌱 Mark your calendars. Something's growing at the Michael Schwartz Library...

Save the date: September 29 @ 11:00am — CSU Plaza

Devices down, minds up. More details coming soon. 👀

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through stories, scholarship, and new perspectives.

From September 15–October 15, explore eBooks available through the Michael Schwartz Library that highlight Hispanic and Latino voices, histories, cultures, and experiences.

Visit the MSL Buzz blog to discover featured eBooks and find something new to read:
https://ow.ly/cxrk50ZNWiB

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The Michael Schwartz Library will be closed TODAY in observance of Labor Day.

Even while the building is closed, your library is still available online! Access databases, eBooks, articles, research tools, and more anytime at:

💻 library.csuohio.edu