The end of the 2026 school year saw big changes at the Philip Weltner Library! Six student workers and one staff member are leaving the Library to start adventures anew.
And what better way to see someone off than a party?! 🎊🥳🎉 Everyone had a blast commiserating and reminiscing on fond memories that you could only make here at Oglethorpe. 💛🖤💛🖤
While it’s with heavy hearts that we at the Library are saying goodbye to these wonderful employees, we keep our heads up in the hopes that they will all find success, happiness, and wonder in their futures!
#farewell #farewellparty #oglethorpeuniversity #philipweltnerlibrary #goodbye
As bittersweet as it is to say goodbye to one of our very best, Philip Weltner Library is proud to cheer on Olivia Chapman as she writes the next chapter of her life’s journey! 🥹 Today, May 8th, marks her last day as the Library’s Interim Technical Services Librarian. 📚
Olivia has been an integral part of the Philip Weltner Library since October 2024. While working with us this past year-and-a-half, Olivia has grown to love learning about students and their interests through how they use the Library both as both a space and a service. She’s really going to miss working with and talking to the student workers, each of them bringing their own unique personalities and skillets to the Library and Archives. Olivia’s fondest Library memory was when she got to hear the stories and memories from the members of the Lynwood Park Foundation and their efforts to preserve their historic neighborhood through the Lynwood Park collection.
Olivia’s hard work was the backbone of Library operations while her warmth and kindness were the Library’s heart. ❤️ We at the Philip Weltner Library wish her nothing but the best as she embarks on new adventures in sunny Orlando, Florida!
If she could leave students, faculty, staff, and patrons some parting words, Olivia says
“If you have time to spare, come in and enjoy the library as a space!”
#farewell #oglethorpeuniversity #philipweltnerlibrary #goodbye
Although we’re sad to see them leave, Philip Weltner Library is proud of all our Senior student workers as they embark on this exciting new chapter in their lives. To Fejiro, Angel, Jonathan, Rye, Heidi, and Airat: thank you for the hard work, the creativity, and laughter that you brought to the Library and to the Archives! You all were truly a part of what made Philip Weltner Library special, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
CONGRATULATIONS OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2026! 🎓👩🏽🎓🧑🏾🎓👨🏿🎓
#graduation #classof2026🎓 #oglethorpeuniversity #philipweltnerlibrary
Hang in there, students, we've almost made it to the end of the Spring 2026 Semester! And that means that the Philip Weltner Library has updated its hours leading into the summer. Please refer to these updated times, and if you have any questions you can email us at [email protected].
Good luck with finals, everyone. Don't worry—you'll do great!
Philip Weltner Library has snacks to help you study! Get some tasty foods to fuel your finals season at our 1st floor table. Treats are available all week long (while supplies last)!
Good luck on your finals, everyone (you’ll do great) 😊!
#oglethorpeuniversity #oglethorpelibrary #philipweltnerlibrary #oglelibrary
It’s National Library Week, and good ol’ Phil wanted to let you know that with whatever you need…he will always be here for you 😏.
(Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-10pm, Thursday-Friday 8:30-5pm, Saturdays 12pm-5pm, Sundays 2pm-10pm)
#oglethorpeuniversity #oglelibrary #nationallibraryweek #philipweltnerlibrary #oglethorpelibrary
We got down and dirty at The Gardening Gathering, sowing our seeds with a garden-variety of fruits 🍉, veggies 🌶️, and edible flowers 🌺! Students and staff had SOIL MULCH fun learning the gardening basics, truly getting to experience how plants can promote self-care from the ground up. 🌱
A huge thank you to everyone who gathered together to garden with us! 👩🏾🌾 Philip Weltner Library can’t wait to see what a bountiful harvest these seedlings will bring!
#oglethorpeuniversity #oglethorpelibrary #gardening #plants #sprouts
And these books aren’t for the library…they’re for YOU! 🫵🏾
Looking for your next leisure read? 📚
DROP ON DOWN to Philip Weltner Library! Whether you’re into fantasy, romance, sci-fi, horror, or just good ol’ fiction, we’ve got you covered!
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April is National Garden Month, and Philip Weltner Library is hosting "The Gardening Gathering!"
Join us Wednesday April 15th, 5 pm, at Petey's Garden* for a crash course in gardening basics and to embark on your own journey into horticultural self-care.
Seeds and sprouts will be provided! No RSVP necessary!
*Petey's garden is located outside of TLCC next to the Game Room, beyond the outdoor stairwell.
