Community
The faculty and staff of the Katharine Brush Library love to read and encourage community members to explore the library’s extensive collection of fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction books.
The newest additions to the library’s book collection are always on display in the New Book section on the first floor and include:
- Literary Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Biographies
- Graphic Novels
Throughout the year, the library displays a wide variety of book collections. Recent displays have celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, LGBTQ Pride Month, Earth Week, Women’s History Month, and Black History Month, just to name a few. The library also has a permanent display of Loomis Chaffee alumni authors.
In addition to books, the library has magazines and movies for all ages — including our youngest faculty children.
And when the community needs a break from its daily routine, especially during exams, the library invites students to stop by for a few minutes and play with Legos, work on a puzzle, and color.
Recommended Reads
Looking for some suggestions for your next read? Check out these recommendations from departments and centers across campus.
- Loomis Chaffee Theme, 2024: The Power of Storytelling
- Alvord Center for Global & Environmental Studies
- Athletics
- Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- College Guidance Office
- Deans Office
- English — Freshmen
- English — Sophomores
- English — Juniors
- English — Seniors & PGs
- History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Department
- International Student Ambassadors
- Katharine Brush Library
- Mathematics Department
- Modern and Classical Languages Department
- Norton Family Center for the Common Good
- Pearse Hub for Innovation (PHI)
- Performing Arts Department
- Science Department
- Social Science Department
- Visual Arts Department
- Writing Initiatives
Loomis Chaffee Theme, 2024: The Power of Storytelling
Alvord Center for Global & Environmental Studies
Athletics
Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
College Guidance Office
Deans Office
English — Freshmen
English — Sophomores
English — Juniors
English — Seniors & PGs
History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Department
International Student Ambassadors
Katharine Brush Library
Mathematics Department
Modern and Classical Languages Department
Norton Family Center for the Common Good
Pearse Hub for Innovation (PHI)
Performing Arts Department
Science Department
Social Science Department
Visual Arts Department
Writing Initiatives
Give a Book Program
Each fall, the Loomis Chaffee Parents Association assists the Katharine Brush Library in sponsoring the Give a Book to the Library Program during Family Weekend.
This program has a two-fold purpose:
- To provide an opportunity to present a visible gift in honor of a student, friend, alumnus, or faculty member which will be put to immediate use by the Loomis Chaffee community
- To enable the library to expand the resources available to students, faculty, and staff
Contact Eric Styles, Library Director, to make a donation to the library collection.