September 15th through October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month. The library has a great collection of resources to learn all about the history, various cultures, art, contributions, and accomplishments of Latinx/Hispanic Americans. This year our display focuses on literature. Stop by and pick up a new novel or some classic poetry. The books on display are just a small sample of the books we have so make sure you take a look in our catalog if you are looking for something specific. We have a larger sample of books online and a related guide for Chicanx/Latinx Ethnic Studies.
09/15/2025
Rachel Arteaga
No Subjects
Can't get the songs of KPop Demon Hunters out of your head? Would you like to learn more about Korean history and culture? Besides idol culture, KPop Demon Hunters features Korean food, folklore, traditional art, as well as many historical references. Each of these topics are worth exploring and the library has numerous books to learn about whatever might interest you. Some of these books are featured on our newest display. Drop by the library on Main Campus to browse a selection of books inspired by the movie.
Here is a small sampling of some of the books you can discover:
Eat like your favorite K-Drama TV Stars! If you're a fan of Korean dramas, or simply a fan of Korean food, then this book is for you! Here you'll find 61 delicious recipes for classic Korean dishes, including those you may have seen on your favorite K-Drama shows.
Korean for K-Pop and K-Drama Fans by 2024
A super-cute, full-color phrasebook covering all situations you are likely to encounter in Korea! Essential phrases for every situation -- whether watching your favorite K-drama series, catching up on the latest K-Pop news, hanging out with your friends, dealing with your boss, posting on social media, meeting the love of your life or recovering from a broken heart. Each chapter presents a range of short conversations of the type you might have with a friend, with vocabulary lists and key grammar tips.
Make Break Remix by 2022
A bold, stylish look at the global rise of Korean culture and style in the words and images of those shaping and living it. K-pop, K-fashion, K-drama, K-beauty: over the last decade, K-style has exploded onto the global scene. What is behind this phenomenon? Where does K-Style go from here? Make, Break, Remix: The Rise of K-Style makes no attempt to define or categorize, instead celebrating the eclectic, multi-faceted nature of K-Style and its home city of Seoul.
Arts of Korea by 2018
A monumental addition to the understudied field of Korean art, this brilliantly illustrated volume assembles the perspectives of art historians, critics, curators, and museum directors from major universities and museums around the world to trace the varied and dynamic experiences of Korean art acquisitions over the past century.
09/08/2025
September 17th is Constitution Day, which celebrates the signing of the Constitution on the same day in 1787.
The library has a display with resources to better help you understand Constitutional history in the United States:
- What were the original ideas behind establishing the Constitution?
- Why is the Bill of Rights important?
- What are the Federalist Papers?
- What do phrases like due process, the rule of law, Posse Comitatus, and checks and balances mean, and why are they important?
- What's the Second Founding?
- What's gerrymandering??
Find out about all of these and more with our resources. Stop by and check out a book!
Many of our databases also cover Constitutional questions and issues. Take a look at:
- America: History and Life With Full Text
- Black Life in America
- CQ Researcher
- Issues and Controversies in American History
- Military and Government Collection
- SIRS Issues Researcher
The library is excited to announce a year-long exhibit of Asian and Pacific Islander textiles in the commons area. Two large cases contain items loaned by campus staff and faculty members, showcasing family heritage and cultural meaning. To go along with this exhibit, we've gathered books about API textiles for you to explore. Drop in to the library to take a closer look at these beautiful, historic, and meaningful items, and to page through books showcasing an enormous variety of patterns and techniques.
Curious to know what the poster says? Here you go:
Asian American and Pacific Islander culture is a culmination of ethnicities, languages, and identities that are different yet share a common experience in U.S. history. From South Asia to Hawaii, AAPI communities faced political challenges, economic hardships, and racial discrimination. Their historical struggles united folks to organize and advocate for representation and equality across the country. While milestones have been made in recent times, there is room for further growth. Rich in indigenous, immigrant, and refugee narratives, the AAPI historical experience has stories that are still waiting to be told.
This cultural textile display reflects the diversity of AAPI staff and faculty at Butte College as well as the larger AAPI community around the world. Textiles play a crucial role in showcasing a glimpse of AAPI culture and history. Different in art and style, yet connected in shared resilience, the textiles help provide a visual appreciation and understanding of the AAPI story.
--Alison Saechao, TRIO retention specialist
The library is very grateful to all the people who so generously loaned their items to us for the year! It's going to be a wonderful addition to the commons area.