On Tuesday, April 8, the Library hosted the Stockton Works Reception at the Upper Coffeehouse Overlook Lounge, as part of Stockton’s STARS celebration. This year’s event celebrated Hidden Among the Stacks: Treasures of a Library, published by our own South Jersey Culture and History Center. The event featured a keynote on the book’s journey by Professor Tom Kinsella, who oversaw the writing and production of this title, a special publication honoring our library’s history and envisioning its future. Dr. Kinsella also invited student contributors to share insights on their portion on the book. These students from the Literature Senior Seminar conducted interviews with library staff, faculty, and supporters, capturing their stories and reflections to document the library’s history and its evolving role in our academic community. The night was capped off by a preview of the new library plans with Dan Sernotti, Facilities Planning & Construction Project Manager & Architect, and Jess Martorano, the library’s Access & Engagement Coordinator. The evening was a meaningful tribute to the library’s past, present, and future—honoring the voices that shaped its story and offering a glimpse into what’s to come.
If you'd like to read it, borrow Hidden Among the Stacks: Treasures of a Library from our library here.