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Happy Halloween!

Have a fun and safe Halloween this Friday with Halloween Safety Tips from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention.

Learn more about the Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows from the Library of Congress Folk Center.

Get the Stats on Halloween at the Census.gov’s Halloween Stats page.

The winner of the Great Pumpkin Contest will be announced on Halloween. In the meantime check out the Pumpkins on display in Palms.

The Game of Golf Changed Forever

Match: the Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever chronicles the legendary 1956 golf match between professional players Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi.

New York Times bestsellers like Match are located in the BROWSE section on the second floor, just outside the door to the Hub.

Odum Library closing for Thanksgiving Holidays

Odum Library will close at midnight on Tuesday, November 25th and reopen at 9:00am on Saturday November 28th in observation of Thanksgiving Holiday.

Ghost in the Shell – 1995 Classic Anime on DVD

Who is alive, and who is purely a creation of the Net?

In Ghost in the Shell–an early example of Japanese anime integrating digital graphics with hand-drawn images—a cyborg security officer hunts for a thief who can hack into human minds.

Trance, Dance, House & Techno

Looking for the latest beats?  Well we might just have what you’re looking for!  Check out our selection of Underground Dance Music, House, Techno, & Electronic Music.

Don’t see your favorite artist or collection?  Leave a comment and we’ll add it to the collection!

Odradek Accepting Fiction, Poetry

Odradek, the Valdosta State University literary & arts magazine, is now accepting submissions for the 2009 edition.  Students, faculty, and staff from all departments are welcome to submit fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual arts for consideration.  Authors may submit up to two works of prose and three works of poetry.  There is no limit for visual art submissions.  All submissions must be received in hard copy along with email and contact information at the VSU English Department, Room 207, West Hall.  This is a unique opportunity for VSU authors to see their work published and begin establishing their artistic voice within the community and beyond.  Also, don’t forget to pick up a copy of the 2008 edition, available free to VSU students and faculty at the English Department.

Alphabet Books on Display

In the 1st floor display cases we’re featuring alphabet books old and new, from our children’s literature collection. The oldest book displayed, Sally’s ABC, was first published in 1929!

Business of Pre-K

“The Business of Pre-K” tells why some of America’s top businesspeople have been advocating preschool programs.

The program is one segment of American Public Media’s Weekend America.

Training for Sports Performance DVDs

The DVD series Sports Performance demonstrates workouts for developing strength, power, flexibility or speed for a variety of sports.