Classes & Events

Start the semester with a smile! Stop by the GCC Library to meet friendly therapy dogs, relax, and take a break between classes. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with GCC Cares, who can help you access on- and off-campus resources for food, housing, financial assistance, and other student support services. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

Take a creative break and make something you can wear! Stop by the library to create your own bracelet using a variety of beads, charms, and materials. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift for someone else, this relaxed, drop-in event is a fun way to unwind, get creative, and connect with others on campus. 

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome! All supplies provided.

Get creative with air dry clay! Join us in the Reimagine Space for a hands-on workshop where you can sculpt, shape, and create your own clay project. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet tells the imagined story of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley) coming to grips with the death of their son, Hamnet, from bubonic plague. Buckley’s performance earned her an Oscar for Best Actress.

Click here to view the film. Simply enter your MEID and password to watch.

Please note: This film is available only to GCC students and staff. It is not intended for public viewings. To show a film campus-wide (ex: Student Union event or Film Club viewing), one must purchase Public Performance Rights (PPR) from the copyright holder. For more information on film and copyright see the GCC Library Copyright and Fair Use guide and/or contact MCCCD Lega

Celebrate creativity, self-expression, and DIY culture at the GCC Library’s Zine Making Week!

Drop in anytime during the week to design and create your own zine. No experience necessary! Whether you’re into art, writing, collage, or storytelling, zines are a unique and accessible way to share your voice. What is a zine? Stop by to find out! 

We’ll provide all the supplies, including paper, markers, magazines for collage, and more. Stop by, get creative, and leave with something uniquely yours!

Create a journal that’s uniquely yours! Make and decorate your own junk journal using a variety of recycled, repurposed, and creative materials. Journals and decorating supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials to personalize your creation!

GCC Reads, our campus-wide book club, is reading Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World this semester!

GCC Reads is an opportunity for students to explore literacy, make connections across disciplines, and engage with the cultural and historical contexts that shape the information and ideas we encounter.

Any GCC student, from any area of study, is welcome to participate!

• Free book: The first 40 students who sign up and attend a book club meeting will receive a free copy.
• Sign up by: Friday, September 11
• Meetings: Once a week for 7 weeks, September 14–November 1
• Flexible options: Morning, afternoon, and online meeting times are available.
• North Campus: A North Campus section is also available.

Please share the attached flyer and QR code with your students! Consider encouraging them to participate and discover the literary connections that exist across GCC’s many areas of study.

Interested in signing up? Please complete this short form and select your availability! 

Take a creative break and make something! Stop by the library to create your own keychain using a variety of beads, charms, and materials. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift for someone else, this relaxed, drop-in event is a fun way to unwind, get creative, and connect with others on campus. 

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome! All supplies provided.

Curious about 3D printing? Join us in the Reimagine Space for a hands-on introduction to 3D printing! Learn the basics of how 3D printers work, explore the process of creating a 3D-printed object, and design a project of your own. All materials and supplies will be provided!

Register to lock in your spot, but walk-ins are welcome.

Need a study break? Visit the GCC Library during Finals Week to unwind with friendly therapy dogs and take a moment to recharge. We're also partnering with GCC Cares, whose team will be available to connect students with on- and off-campus resources, including food, housing, financial assistance, and other support services. Take care of yourself - you've got this!