News & Events

Teens learn about film production at Swem

Posted November 26, 2012

Local teens recently came out to Swem Library for free film production workshops.

Vote For Your Favorite Swem Library T-Shirt Design!

Posted November 19, 2012

We asked for Swem t-shirt ideas, and you delivered! Now it’s time to pick your favorite!

Happy Thanksgiving from Swem

Posted November 15, 2012

The library will close on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m., and will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 21-Friday, Nov. 23.

Got a passion for fashion?

Posted November 12, 2012

Are you a slave to fashion? If so, check out the Berg Fashion Library, one of Swem's newest databases. There you'll find the Berg Encyclopedia of Fashion, numerous books on the history of fashion…

Swem offers film production workshops for teens

Posted November 9, 2012

As part of the William & Mary Global Film Festival, Swem Library is offering free film production workshops for teens participating in the festival’s youth filmmaking project.

A Happy Homecoming at Swem Library

Posted November 7, 2012

A variety of special events made Homecoming weekend a great success at Swem.

Archives Month Top 10 Contest Winners

Posted November 7, 2012

Last month you voted for your favorite items from Swem's Special Collections.

The Lock-out Generation: Children of Courage

Posted November 5, 2012

When faced with integrating public schools in 1959, Prince Edward County closed their schools instead. Three former county residents recently shared their experiences.

Design a Swem T-Shirt: Hurry! Deadline is Nov. 11

Posted October 30, 2012

How much do you love Swem Library? Enough to wear your heart on your sleeve – or maybe on a t-shirt? The Earl Gregg Swem Library wants to create a Swem t-shirt, and we want you – yes, you! – to…

Hurricane Sandy Updates: Swem open Sunday & Monday, limited hours

Posted October 29, 2012

Swem Library will be open on Sunday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., pending that the library has power.

Hurricane Sandy Update: Swem open Tuesday, normal hours

Posted October 29, 2012

Based on current information about weather conditions in Williamsburg, the College will operate on its regular schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 30. If conditions deteriorate over the course of the night and…

American Financial Disasters: A Discussion with Scott Nelson

Posted October 22, 2012

Pundits argue that the '08 financial crisis was the first crash driven by consumer debt, but Scott Nelson shows consumer debt has underpinned almost every financial panic in the nation's history.

Swem Celebrates Open Access Week

Posted October 21, 2012

For the sixth year in a row, libraries are celebrating Open Access Week, being held October 22-28. Open Access Week is an opportunity to discuss the importance of free global access to articles and…

Celebrating Homecoming at Swem Library

Posted October 18, 2012

Homecoming is here, and Swem Library is celebrating it with a variety of events!

Parking on campus: Know the rules

Posted October 16, 2012

There's nothing more frustrating than getting a parking ticket. Save yourself a headache by reviewing campus parking rules.

Fall Break is Here

Posted October 12, 2012

Fall break has arrived! We know students are planning to spend the break working on all of those research papers looming in the distance (right?), and we are here to help! Swem Library will be open…

New Coffee Shop is Open in Swem

Posted October 9, 2012

Greenberry's Coffee Co. opened its first Williamsburg location on Monday, Oct. 8 in the Mews Cafe.

Swem Month at Ben & Jerry's

Posted October 5, 2012

October is Swem Month at Ben & Jerry's! The scoop shop at Premium Outlets will donate 50 cents to the library for every frozen beverage purchased in October. Swing by and pick up a delicious frozen…

Archives Month Top 10 Contest

Posted September 27, 2012

Celebrate American Archives Month with us.

Swem's New Hours Begin Sunday, September 30th

Posted September 26, 2012

In response to popular demand, Swem will now be open more hours.