By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea, and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! This installment of the Curious Cat is especially important because it’s National Library Week! To celebrate the occasion, we asked some Falvey patrons why they love the Library. Keep reading to see the responses we received, and be sure to watch the accompanying Reel on Instagram!

“I love old book stacks. I just love walking into random parts of the Library and sifting through old books that smell old. It’s really weird, but there’s so many little things you can find that are so interesting.”

— Satrant Bains ’25

“I’d say overall it’s just the atmosphere. I usually like to come and just sit and do some work.”

— Aliana Rojas ’25

“My favorite part of the Library is the Reading Room. I just really like how it’s always bright in there, and I work best in the quiet.”

— Maddie McClay ’23

“I like Holy Grounds because I feel like I need a little stimulation when I’m doing my work.”

— Ashley Mulhare ’23

“I like coming and people watching and doing work.”

— Christian Badalamenti ’24

“I’d say my favorite part is this room in particular [Falvey 205].”

— Mac Clark ’24

“My favorite part of the Library is the Reading Room with all of its windows. Sometimes I can watch the sunset there.”

— Julia Barclay ’25

“I agree with the Reading Room, and to elaborate on that, I like the peace and quiet.”

— Peter McSherey ’25

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library. 

This week, the Curious ‘Cat asked Falvey Memorial Library staff,

“What was one highlight of your summer?”

Sarah Wingo, Librarian for English Literature, Theatre, and Romance Languages and Literature:

“Camping in West Virginia.”

Jackie Smith, Finance and Administration Specialist:

“Celebrating my son’s 40th birthday in the Poconos.”

Shawn Proctor, Communication and Marketing Program Manager:

“Having my son Colin begin his first Villanova courses.”

Joanne Quinn, Director of Communication and Marketing:

“Vacationing in Nashville.”

Kallie Stahl MA ’17 is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library. Her summer highlight was visiting Cape Cod. 

Tuesday, July 2 was World UFO Day. This week, the Curious ‘Cat asked Falvey Library staff,

“What is your favorite science fiction text?”

Caroline Sipio, Access and Collections Coordinator

Abby Cengel, Access and Collections Service Desk Coordinator

Mike Sgier, Access and Collections Coordinator

Jeannine Ahern, Finance and Administration Specialist

Sarah Wingo, Librarian for English Literature, Theatre, and Romance Languages and Literature

Kallie Stahl, MA ’17 CLAS, is communication and marketing specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.

Exhilarated about the approaching summer recess, the Curious ‘Cat asked Falvey Memorial Library staff,

“What’s your favorite vacation destination?”

Caroline Sipio, Access and Collections Coordinator:
“Ocean City, New Jersey.”

Luisa Cywinski, Director of Access Services:
“Dubuque, Iowa.”

Rob LeBlanc, First-Year Experience Librarian:
“Italy.”

Jackie Smith, Finance and Administration Specialist:
“Germany.”

Laura Hutelmyer, Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Coordinator:
“Arizona and Scotland.”