Spring 2009 Meeting
VMI's Gottwald Visiting Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Dr. Lewis Sorley, will discuss "Adventures in Research" with the Friends of Preston. The lecture is free and open to the public.
View ArticleThe same old story?
There are tons of writers retelling you favorite classics in new and interesting ways. Read 'em again for the first time.
View ArticleCongratulations Class of 2009!
Every year graduating Cadet Assistants select a book from the library to be dedicated in their honor. See what the class of 2009 has selected.
View ArticleD-Day
It's the 65th Anniversary of the Allied Landing in Normandy. Preston Library has an extensive collection of resources related to D-Day, here are our favorites.
View ArticleThe Panama Canal Opens for Business
Although a self-propelled crane boat made the first passage of the 50-mile waterway on January 7th, and the ocean steamer, SS Ancon, made the trip on August 3rd, today marks the 95th anniversary of the...
View Article2009 Banned Books Week
Celebrate YOUR Freedom to read and right to choose your book during Banned Books Week, September 3 to October 3. Most of the books featured during Banned Books Week were not banned due to the efforts...
View ArticleFriends of Preston Library 2009 Fall Program
Mr. Charles Horner gave an engaging, thought-provoking talk, laced with humor, on China on Thursday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m. in the Turman Room in Preston Library. His presentation was entitled...
View ArticleFun reading during Thanksgiving break?
These are just two of the many books available in the Recreational Reading section, in the Periodicals Room. Stop by and browse the shelves for something fun to read before leaving Post for the...
View ArticleIt’s a rough week to like books.
That’s what a friend said after he learned of the recent death of a great writer for the second time in as many days. You’ve probably heard by now that both Howard Zinn and J.D. Salinger passed away...
View ArticleHave you read a banned book lately?
In Preston Library’s Periodicals Room you’ll find a display in honor of Banned Books Week. This week marks the 29th year that Americans have been celebrating the freedom to read. Each year many books...
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