Library

We hear it from you and we hear it from your instructors. Join us to talk communication, expectations, "unspoken" rules, and more.

Whether you're talking with a medical professional, your family, or your instructors, it can feel overwhelming to communicate your needs. Join us as we talk about self-advocacy and best practices for making sure you are communicating effectively.

Learn how to study smarter, not harder. We'll discuss study tips, note taking, and ways to utilize your time when you're already busy.

Learn how to use the Cricut machine to make a custom sticker. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Learn how to navigate databases, create strong searches, save your results, and access all the FVCC Library has to offer.

Need assistance with a project of time and space to create? Bring any materials you need and seek assistance from our library team. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Hear from the Writing Lab and the Foundation about how to craft the perfect scholarship essay. Learn the tricks of the trade, talk with the experts, and get ready to brainstorm.

Now that you understand the expectations of your instructors and your workload, let's sit down and build a study schedule to set you up for success.

Need to create posters, presentations, and more for your class assignments? Learn how to use Canva, an online design tool, to make your life easier.

PubMed is a free online resource providing over 36 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. While it doesn't always include full-text articles, it links out to great resources, including PubMed Central. Join for a brief overview of these two resources and how they can help your nursing and health science classes.

Learn the basics of using air dry clay by making pinch pot planters. All supplies will be provided. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Learn how to build better prompts when working with OpenAI's ChatGPT. We will talk about apps that you can install and cover some tips and tricks to get ChatGPT to work for you. *Note: This does not change your instructors' policies surrounding AI use in class*

Join us for creative connection while we make matchbox shrines using positive affirmations, self mottos, and symbolism.

Join us before those refund checks hit to figure out your budget for the rest of the semester. We will have budgeting templates and talk through budgeting best practices.

Learn about some of the latest phone apps (free or low cost) that can help you stay on task and organized throughout the semester.

You are more than just a student. You have demands on your time outside of classes. Maybe you work, take care of family, or have a long commute? Let's talk strategies to balance life and school and do a time audit to help prioritize all of the parts of your life.

Join for a few quick tips on how to lower your stress levels with body scanning and quick guided meditations. We will do walkthroughs of both, so it's a great way to take a study break and relax a bit.

Learn how to use the Glowforge including types of materials and how to create designs. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Most of us use Google on a daily basis, but do you know the tips and tricks to speed up and refine your searches on this search engine behemoth? Join us to learn how.

Need assistance with a project or time and space to create? Bring any materials you need and seek assistance from our library team. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

The FVCC Library provides 176 databases and 55 are hosted by Gale. Join us to learn the specifics of searching Gale databases, including best strategies, unique features, and more. Note: this workshop is held in the FVCC Makerspace.

The FVCC Library provides 176 databases and 13 are hosted by EBSCO. Join us to learn the specifics of searching EBSCO databases, including best strategies, unique features, and more. Note: this workshop is held in the Library Makerspace.

Come join a bonfire on the library lawn! Enjoy some s’mores, hot drinks, and good conversation with the Student Wellness Team.

The FVCC Library provides 176 databases and 57 are hosted by ProQuest. Join us to learn the specifics of searching ProQuest databases, including best strategies, unique features, and more. Note: this workshop is held in the Library Makerspace.

Use the Mayku and household items to create custom molds. Chocolate supplies will be provided. Sign up for this and future Makerspace workshops.

Learn how to navigate databases, create strong searches, save your results, and access all the FVCC Library has to offer

Is your brain having trouble getting back into the swing of things after the long weekend? Join us to talk brain breaks and how to decompress during that marathon study session.

Learn how to study smarter, not harder. We'll discuss study tips, note taking, and ways to utilize your time when you're already busy.

Learn the basics of using resin. All supplies will be provided. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Hear from the Writing Lab and the Foundation about how to craft the perfect scholarship essay. Learn the tricks of the trade, talk with the experts, and get ready to brainstorm.

Need assistance with a project or time and space to create? Bring any materials you need and seek assistance from our library team. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Try out the Pomodoro study method during this study hour. You bring your schoolwork, and we will provide the structure. See what people are talking about and if it works for you!

Join us for an interactive study hour where we will rotate through different types of music to see what helps you focus best. We'll experiment with lo-fi, sound machines, classical, jazz, nature, and more. Bring your homework and we'll bring the beats!

What do people mean when they say they're a visual or kinestetic learner? Let's talk fact and fiction about learning styles and see which ones might work for you.

What do people mean when they say they're a visual or kinestetic learner? Let's talk fact and fiction about learning styles and see which ones might work for you.

Learn the basics of using a Cricut by making a custom mug. All supplies will be provided. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Join us for an interactive study hour where we will rotate through different types of music to see what helps you focus best. We'll experiment with lo-fi, sound machines, classical, jazz, nature, and more. Bring your homework and we'll bring the beats!

Join us for creative connection while we use guided relaxation to inspire and create a peaceful place drawing.

Drop in for a quick tutorial on Zotero, a free citation manager that can help you stay organized while you find research for your different classes.

AI like ChatGPT can be your job search and career exploration partner. Learn tips for job search, resume, and nailing your interview, as well as insights on industries and roles that match your skills and interests.

Learn about the basic software and steps to use 3D printers. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Drop in for a quick tutorial on Zotero, a free citation manager that can help you stay organized while you find research for your different classes.

Need assistance with a project or time and space to create? Bring any materials you need and seek assistance from our library team. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Are you interested in learning about your nervous system and how to regulate through different arousal states? This workshop will provide an opportunity to understand your own body's stress response and its impact on thinking patterns, emotions, and behaviors.

Try out the Pomodoro study method during this study hour. You bring your schoolwork, and we will provide the structure. See what people are talking about and if it works for you.

Learn how to use the Glowforge including types of materials and how to create designs. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Are you interested in learning about your nervous system and how to regulate through different arousal states? This workshop will provide an opportunity to understand your own body's stress response and its impact on thinking patterns, emotions, and behaviors.

Do you mutter "it's fine, it's probably fine" to yourself as you frantically finish work you put off? Do you still get it done but at the expense of your own health and energy? Join while we talk about the impacts of stress on your body and ways to fight against last minute deadline pushes.

Test anxiety looks different for everyone. Learn how to make the most of your time, manage stress, and techniques for managing anxiety and procrastination.

Test anxiety looks different for everyone. Learn how to make the most of your time, manage stress, and techniques for managing anxiety and procrastination.

Learn the basics of sewing on a machine. Bring an old t-shirt and learn how to upcycle it into a tote bag. All other supplies will be provided. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Do you mutter "it's fine, it's probably fine" to yourself as you frantically finish work you put off? Do you still get it done but at the expense of your own health and energy? Join while we talk about the impacts of stress on your body and ways to fight against last minute deadline pushes.

Need assistance with a project or time and space to create? Bring any materials you need and seek assistance from our library team. Sign up for this or future Makerspace workshops.

Join for a walk through of Eagle Online and Eagle Mail. We'll ensure your settings are correct, that you know how to navigate online classes, and cover tips for success in online classes plus answer any questions you have.

Join us to make sure all of your technology is in working order, get free access to Microsoft Office Suite, make sure your passwords are ready, and learn some time-saving computer tips.

Let's make a plan to set you up for success this semester. Bring a copy of your schedule, and we'll provide a variety of templates and support.

Taking a math class this semester? Join us and get ahead of the curve to learn more about using your Desmos calculator.

New to campus or not sure about all of the amazing services available to you? Drop by to learn the highlights, important dates to remember, and make the most of your semester.

Join for a walk through of Eagle Online and learn some helpful computer tips. We'll ensure your settings and passwords are correct, that you know how to navigate online classes, cover tips for success in online classes, get free access to Microsoft Office Suite, and learn some time-saving computer tips plus answer any questions you […]

We hear it from you and we hear it from your instructors. Join us to talk communication, expectations, "unspoken" rules, and more.

Let's make a plan to set you up for success this semester. Bring a copy of your schedule, and we'll provide a variety of templates and support.