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Discover the hidden world of native bees! Join us as Hiram College Field Station faculty Jessie Lanterman Novotny, Staff Lecturer and Researcher in Biology, and Michael Cunningham-Minnick, Dennis J. Taylor Visiting Professor of Forest Ecosystem Studies, share their recent research on native bee nesting at Hiram’s Field Station and in nearby parks. A Hiram student will also present findings from his capstone project exploring bee nesting in the forest behind Bonney Castle.

Wednesday, November 5 @ 4:15 PM
Pritchard Room, Hiram College Library
Free & open to all

✨ Common Read Connection – “Plague” Essay from The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Assistant Professor of Psychology Evan Wilhelms and History Lecturer Don Fleming will explore how humans have responded to pandemics from the Black Plague to COVID-19. They’ll discuss the history of epidemics like cholera and smallpox, as well as current research on grief, misinformation, and resilience—showing how these responses shape public decision-making during crises.

This year’s Common Read is The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green, with events taking place across Portage County libraries and at Hiram College—including art projects, book discussions, and gaming nights.

Sponsored by Hiram College’s Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Full schedule here: https://www.hiram.edu/community-reading-program/event-guide/

Wednesday, October 15 @ 4:15 PM
Location Change! Now meeting in Lower Level Classroom, Hiram College Library
Free & open to all

📣 The Friends of the Hiram College Library are pleased to welcome guest speaker Rocco Yeargin ’93, mayor of Green, Ohio. A Hiram graduate, lawyer, and longtime public servant, Yeargin served six years on Green City Council before being elected the city’s seventh mayor in 2024. In his talk, From Hiram Hill to City Hall: How Hiram College Shaped My Journey to Mayor, he will reflect on how his Hiram education prepared him for a career in law, politics, and leadership—and the lessons he has learned along the way.

📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 🕖 7 PM
📍 Pritchard Room, Hiram College Library
✅ Free & open to the public

Join Us: September 17th at 4:15 PM in the Pritchard Room on the second floor of the library for this fascinating talk.

Merose Hwang conducted a project in South Korea comparing the Sewol 4.16 Disaster of 2014 and the Itaewon 10.29 Tragedy of 2022. She will share “youth deathscapes” that emerge from the state and society’s failure to maintain safety and public empathy, revealing signals of a strained democracy. The talk will explore historical circumstances surrounding these deaths and how survivors create new, alternative spaces of mourning to come to terms with lost peers while navigating social and political pressures. You can read more about this study by clicking here.

Join us for this free event next Saturday, Feb. 22nd! The library is putting together an exhibit of artifacts from the Hiram College Archives about James A. Garfield's campaign for the presidency. The materials date back to 1880 and earlier! Charlie Goodyear actually used our archives to help write his book, and he is an incredible speaker. So interesting! And wait until you see the flag . . .it is huge, a true testament to community spirit. But don't take our word for it, come see the flag, and hear the author speak about Hiram's own, James A. Garfield!

The Friends of the Hiram College Library celebrated their 40th Anniversary this fall! Watch the recording.  

Friend's Impact by the Numbers: Watch the video.

Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author, who has written over fifty mystery novels, spoke at the event. Watch the recording.