Classes & Events

Looking to get in the spirit of the season?  Stop by the library for our Fall Library Two Week Celebrations! 

During the weeks, you can stop by the GCC Library Reference Desk where you can take our Fall Library Scavenger Hunt (Ghosthunters) where you can win candy, stickers, and other exciting prizes.

As well, you can learn all about voting from our informational displays and voting workshops, join in for some of our NaNoWriMo writing events, and check out some of our fun and alluring library displays!

And as always, you can use your student/staff ID to check out books, CDs, DVDs, and materials for free!

Event beginning October 25th…

The GCC Main Campus Library has become a hotspot of supernatural phenomena. Seven ghosts have been spotted haunting the halls and stacks. 

Help the librarians banish these ghouls by completing the Haunted Library Scavenger Hunt, learning about the library as you go. Earn candy, stickers, extra credit (for participating instructors), and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing. Just stop by the Main Library Reference Desk to pick up your ghost map. Hurry! These ghosts are driving us mad!
 

Looking to vote in the November election… stop by the library reference area and take a look at our Voter Information Display.  Here you can find information about what you need to do to vote in the general election.  As well, you can read up on some of the important measures showing up on your ballot. 

November is National Novel Writing Month. Every November, writers around the world join together to pursue their goal of writing 50,000 words of a novel in just 30 days. Sound crazy? It is, but it’s also great fun and a wonderful opportunity to connect with other writers. No previous novel writing experience is required! GCC will host 4 in-person write-in sessions featuring writing sprints to help you reach your word count and enjoy great conversation with other writers.

Join us on Tuesdays between 3pm- 4pm in the GCC Main Campus Library Classroom (L-138) on the following dates:

• November 5
• November 12
• November 19
• November 26

For more information, contact karen.reed@gccaz.edu or call 623-845-3112.

Did you know the Arizona ballot is 2 full pages this year? Join GCC library faculty in a conversation on what to expect on your ballot this November. We will offer non-partisan resources and a discussion on what a "yes" or "no" vote means for each of the 13 state propositions, help attendees print their own sample ballot, and share resources on how to evaluate the judges and other candidates for office. 

There will be two information workshops:

• An Online Workshop on Monday, October 28th from 10-11
• An In-Person Workshop on Thursday, October 31st from 10-11:30am in the library classroom (L-138)

Sick of spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks? Join us in the Library Classroom on Thursday, November 7th for a workshop where you will find out how to save money by taking classes that use free or low-cost textbooks!

In this one-hour, in-person session, students will set up a free NoodleTools account and learn easy ways to create citations, organize their research for class assignments, and use NoodleTools to produce a perfectly formatted Reference or Works Cited list. Extra credit opportunity for students of participating instructors.

Join Us for an Online Event: Navigating the World of AI Chats and Prompt Engineering!

Date: November 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Online)

Dive into the fascinating world of AI chats with our two-part session designed to help you make the most of these powerful tools.

Part 1: The AI Information Landscape (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
Discover the range of AI chat tools available today, from ChatGPT to Copilot and Consensus. Gain hands-on experience using these systems and learn how they can assist with your academic and personal projects. We'll also explore important ethical considerations to keep in mind as a student navigating the AI landscape.

Part 2: Prompt Engineering Strategies (11:45 AM - 12:30 PM)
Unlock the potential of AI by mastering the art of prompt engineering. Learn techniques to craft effective prompts that maximize the quality of responses from AI systems. This session will also touch on ethical aspects of using AI responsibly.

Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will equip you with practical skills and insights for navigating the evolving world of AI chats. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, practice, and engage with the future of information!

Join Us in the Library for an In-Person Workshop!

Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (In-Person)

Dive into the fascinating world of AI chats with our two-part session designed to help you make the most of these powerful tools.

Part 1: The AI Information Landscape (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)
Discover the range of AI chat tools available today, from ChatGPT to Copilot and Consensus. Gain hands-on experience using these systems and learn how they can assist with your academic and personal projects. We'll also explore important ethical considerations to keep in mind as a student navigating the AI landscape.

Part 2: Prompt Engineering Strategies (10:45 AM - 11:30 AM)
Unlock the potential of AI by mastering the art of prompt engineering. Learn techniques to craft effective prompts that maximize the quality of responses from AI systems. This session will also touch on ethical aspects of using AI responsibly.

Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will equip you with practical skills and insights for navigating the evolving world of AI chats. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, practice, and engage with the future of information!

Looking to learn more about some of the equipment in the GCC Library's Reimagine Makerspace?  Come to a Reimagine Makerspace workshop…

In these workshops, you can learn more about…

• 3D Printing
• Vinyl Cutting to Make Stickers or Heat Transfer Stickers
• CNC Work Carving and Engraving

We are still working to finalize dates/times, but workshops will likely take place between November 13-21 this semester.

In the meantime, keep checking the events page for details or visit our Reimagine Makerspace guide to make an appointment with our team.