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A new home for library treasures: the Rare Books Room opens

After months of construction, planning and plenty of noise from the basement, Dalton McCaughey Library’s new Rare Books Room is officially open!
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Writing Retreat

Join a welcoming community of writers for a day of focus, momentum, and encouragement. Bring along your article, thesis, creative work or personal project. Guest Speaker Rev Dr Sally DouglasLecturerPilgrim Theological College Schedule September Wednesday, 9 9:30am 3:00pm The day’s program includes writing warm-up activities, blocks of quiet writing time and opportunities for one-on-one and…
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Celebrating forty years of ANZTLA

ANZTLA (Australia New Zealand Theological Library Association) is celebrating its fortieth anniversary on the 26th of August. Dalton McCaughey Library will host the librarians from the Victorian-Tasmanian chapter on this day. In leading up to this celebration, library staff have created book-spine poetry reflecting on the value of theological librarianship.
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1000 Paper Cranes for Peace this upcoming International Peace Day on 15 September 2026

1000 Paper Cranes for Peace

The Dalton McCaughey Library community is making something special in the lead-up to International Peace Day on 15 September. 1,000 paper cranes for peace. That’s an ambitious community goal, so folding has started early. Building peace is bigger than an art project; but it can start with strong communities, reflective traditions, and inspiring symbols. And…
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Paula Gooder speaks with Cindy Derrenbacker and Writing Retreat participants

Five Encouraging Writing Tips from Paula Gooder

Writing can be slow, uncertain, and sometimes difficult work. But as Gooder reminded us: it’s also generative, surprising, and full of life. Especially when you give yourself permission to start.
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Laying complete on the table, is a 1000-piece puzzle of Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat

Pull up a chair. There’s a new puzzle to bring together.

Thanks to everyone who gathered around the table to piece together our latest community puzzle—especially those who braved the clear blue sky section of this 1000-piece photo (Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, Moscow). A new puzzle has become available today: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci—perfect for Easter…
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