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**Alt text:** Two photographs of a chestnut Arabian horse with a flaxen mane and tail at Cal Poly Pomona. One image is a close-up portrait showing the horse's white blaze and brown leather halter, while the other shows the horse standing in a grassy pasture with campus buildings and equine facilities in the background on a sunny day.
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Flyer for a free Ontario City Library history program titled “From Agriculture and Horses to Concerts, Food, and Rides: A History of the LA County Fair.” A vintage nighttime photo of the Los Angeles County Fair is featured in the center with photos of presenters David Castro and Andrew Kopp from Cal Poly Pomona. The event takes place Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St., Ontario, CA 91764. The presentation explores the history of the L.A. County Fair and Fairplex using historic photographs and memorabilia from Cal Poly Pomona’s Fairplex Records collection, with additional items from the Model Colony History Room. Ontario City Library logos and contact information appear along the bottom.
Blue promotional graphic encouraging hydration. Large white text reads "Stay Hydrated!" with smaller text that says "Keep Your Body Fueled in the Library." A photo of an Elkay water bottle refill station and drinking fountain appears on the left, with decorative blue water splashes across the bottom. On the right, text reads "Water bottle refill stations are available on all 6 floors of the University Library," and "Drink Up!" in the lower corner.
Graphic with a dark blue background decorated with a subtle pattern of stars. Large white text at the top reads, "Happy Independence Day!" A cream-colored box in the center reads, "Cal Poly Pomona University Library Closed July 3." At the bottom, white text reads, "Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend." The design features a festive red, white, and blue Independence Day theme.
Graphic promoting the Cal Poly Pomona University Library's PolyX REPAIR Lab Student Assistant position. The image shows a book repair workstation with a green cutting mat, a hardcover book titled Palaver by Bryan Washington, orange-handled scissors, a bone folder, book labels, rolls of repair tape, brushes, rulers, pens, and other book repair tools. Stacks of library books and media cases appear in the background. A dark blue diagonal stripe divides the image, with large text reading: "PolyX REPAIR Lab is Hiring!" The position is with the University Library's CARDS department and offers hands-on experience in book repair, processing, and preservation. Students receive specialized training, flexible schedules, and work in a collaborative workshop environment. Applications are due July 6, 2026, through Handshake.
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Graphic promoting student employment opportunities at the Cal Poly Pomona University Library. A photo of the University Library building appears on the left side, while the right side features a light purple background with large blue text reading, “Cal Poly Pomona University Library is Hiring!” A dark blue diagonal banner separates the photo from the text. The graphic encourages students to apply for available library student assistant positions.
Close-up of a gray Olympia typewriter keyboard. Several keys are marked with bright orange tactile paint, added to help poet Virginia Hamilton Adair navigate the keyboard after losing her sight. The Olympia logo is visible above the keys.
Graphic promoting Juneteenth Freedom Day. A yellow rectangular sign centered on a background of diagonal red, black, and green stripes. The sign reads: “Juneteenth Freedom Day. Cal Poly Pomona University Library Closed Friday June 19.” The design uses Pan-African colors and bold black lettering.
University library Juneteenth display with books, e-books, QR-code resources, and educational materials on Black history, culture, activism, and community. Bright yellow signs and colorful paper birds decorate the multi-level wooden display, encouraging visitors to explore and borrow resources.
A curated Pride Month display in a university library occupies a corner of the room. A wooden shelving unit is decorated with colorful rainbow paper chains draped across the front and hanging down both sides, with small disco-ball ornaments attached at the top. The shelves feature books on LGBTQ+ history, culture, music, and identity, including titles related to queer studies, disco, techno, and popular culture. Informational placards provide context about figures such as Sylvester and the influence of LGBTQ+ communities on dance music. To the right, a wall display includes posters reading “RISE WITH PRIDE,” “Never Forget Why Raves Exist,” and “This Is How House Music Was Born,” along with album-cover-style graphics and educational materials about rave culture and LGBTQ+ contributions to music. Below, additional books, DVDs, and film displays are arranged on wooden benches decorated with pride flags. The display encourages visitors to borrow materials and explore LGBTQ+ history, music, and culture through the library’s collection.
Promotional graphic for Cal Poly Pomona University Library hiring announcement. The design features a large diagonal blue border separating a photo of horses on a wall mural in the library (upper right) from a light gray background (lower left). Large blue text reads: “Cal Poly Pomona University Library is Hiring!” The word “Hiring!” is displayed prominently in bold, oversized lettering.
A staff member reviews archival materials from the Fairplex Records collection at Cal Poly Pomona University Library's Special Collections & Archives. Boxes and documents are spread across a worktable during the archival ingest process.
Promotional poster with a blue water-themed background encouraging hydration in the University Library. Large white text reads, "STAY HYDRATED!" and "Keep Your Body Fueled in the Library." A photo of an Elkay ezH2O water bottle refill station is shown with water splash graphics. Additional text states, "Water bottle refill stations are available on all 6 floors of the University Library" and "DRINK UP!"
Graphic promoting Pride Month. The text at the top reads, “Pride Month” followed by “Check out our LGBTQIA+ Resources.” A soft rainbow gradient sweeps diagonally across the lower half of the image, featuring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple hues against a light background with a subtle grid pattern. The design is clean and minimal, highlighting LGBTQIA+ resource information.
Black-and-white photograph of a massive artificial ski jump at the Los Angeles County Fair in 1951. Workers spray water and ice onto the steep ramp to create snow, while several people stand on the slope and around the structure. The towering jump, supported by scaffolding and lift machinery, rises high above the fairgrounds, illustrating the scale of the temporary attraction built from millions of pounds of ice.
Promotional graphic for the 2026 CSU Libraries Conference with a background of bookshelves. Large text reads “All Are Welcome to Join Us Virtually for the 2026 CSU Libraries Conference” with the theme “Building Community.” Event details include Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 9:15 AM–4:00 PM PST, live on Zoom, and the website libraries.calstate.edu/conference. A QR code is displayed for registration and conference details. A red banner states “Free Registration.” Sponsor logos from Sage, Clarivate, EBSCO, Elsevier, IEEE, Springer Nature, SPIE, JSTOR, CARL, and Katina appear at the bottom.
Graphic titled “Library Summer Hours” with an orange and yellow gradient background and white border. Summer hours run from June 3 to August 15. Monday through Thursday hours are 7:30 AM to 8 PM. Friday hours are 7:30 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday: Closed. The library is also closed on Juneteenth and Independence Day observed, June 19 and July 3. More information is available at cpp.libcal.com/hours/.
Graphic for Memorial Day with a dark blue background and subtle star pattern. Large cream-colored text reads “MEMORIAL DAY” with orange shadow accents. Below, a cream banner says “MAY 25” and “LIBRARY and CAMPUS CLOSED.” Decorative white border lines frame the design.
Close-up photos of manga and graphic novel shelves in a library collection, featuring titles including Hellsing, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and Assassination Classroom.
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Graphic announcing ‘Cal Poly Pomona University Library is Hiring!’ over a photo of the university library building. The design features a diagonal blue stripe separating the building photo from a lavender background with bold blue text.
A group of graduates and faculty members in academic regalia pose together outside the glass entrance of the University Library & W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, with reflections of trees and the library interior visible behind them.
A thank-you graphic featuring the University Library building with large green and gold text reading “THANK YOU CLASS OF 2026.” Smaller text at the bottom thanks donors for raising more than $3,500 to support updates to the library’s second-floor seating area, helping create a more welcoming, flexible, and functional space for the campus community.
Poster with an orange background announcing “Summer Break Hours.” Dates listed are May 18 to June 2. Library hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday are closed. Note at the bottom states the library is closed on Memorial Day, May 25.
Green promotional poster from a university library reading “University Library Presents: Focus on Finals” with location listed as “2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone.” Two featured activities are shown: on the left, a photo of a large tan therapy dog sitting on a couch with text “Big Therapy Dogs and Care Center Table, 1pm–3pm”; on the right, a close-up image of pretzels and crackers with text “Library Snack Table, Starting 2pm.”
Green promotional flyer for a Cal Poly Pomona Mental Health Awareness event about Psychiatric Advance Directives. The flyer states: “Learn how PADs is a simple but powerful way to plan ahead for your mental health care.” Event details include Thursday, May 14, from 12 PM to 1 PM at the University Library, Building 15, 4th Floor Special Events Room 4829. The flyer includes a QR code, Tri-City Mental Health logo, and Cal Poly Pomona University Library logo.
Flyer from Cal Poly Pomona University Library titled “Library Snack Table.” It invites students to refuel during finals with snacks available on Tuesday, May 12 from 2–3 PM (until supplies last). Location is the University Library, 2nd floor, by the Maker Studio in the Bronco Community Zone. Includes illustrations of snack bags and a QR code for more information.
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A group of about nine people stand in a line at the front of a classroom or meeting room, each holding a certificate and smiling. Behind them, a wall displays large printed photographs clipped in a row, suggesting an art or photography exhibit. Tables and chairs fill the foreground, and the room is lit by ceiling lights. The mood appears celebratory, like an awards or recognition event.
Poster for Cal Poly Pomona Library “Focus on Finals: LEGO Build and Chill” event on a yellow background with LEGO brick graphics. Event takes place on the second floor in the Bronco Community Zone. Dates and times are May 7 from 3 PM to 5 PM and May 8 from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Poster for Cal Poly Pomona University Library event “Focus on Finals: Therapy Dogs,” scheduled May 5, 6, 7, and 12, held on the second floor in the Bronco Community Zone, with a green-to-gold background and paw print graphics.
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Promotional graphic for Library Club Spring 2026 event titled “De-Stress for Finals Weeks.” The design features a retro theater style with curtains, stars, and a Godzilla illustration. The event invites students to take a break and relax with a screening of Godzilla (1954) and refreshments. It takes place Tuesday May 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the university library on the second floor in the Bronco Community Zone. Contact and social information for @cpplibraryclub and an email address are included.
Colorful promotional graphic for “Focus on Finals” at the university library in partnership with the SIIL Maker Studio. It lists events during the week of May 4 through May 8. Monday May 4 and Wednesday May 6 from 1 to 4 PM feature drop-in grad cap decorating with provided materials like paint, glue, and ribbons. Tuesday May 5 and Thursday May 7 from 1 to 4 PM feature DIY button making. Friday May 8 from 2 to 3 PM is a mini workshop on machine embroidery for graduation stoles. The design uses bright pastel shapes and bold text.
Flyer for Cal Poly Pomona University Library Snack Table event. Text reads “Library Snack Table.” Description says to refuel during finals with a snack table in front of the Library’s second floor Bronco Community Zone starting at 2pm. Event details: Tuesday, May 12 from 2pm to 3pm, or until supplies run out. Location is University Library, second floor by the Maker Studio. Graphic includes illustrated snack bags and a QR code for more information.
Poster from Cal Poly Pomona University Library promoting ‘Focus on Finals: Therapy Dogs’ event. Large bold text reads ‘Focus on Finals’ with smaller text ‘Therapy Dogs’ below. Event dates listed as May 5, 6, 7, and 12. Location is the Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone. Background is green with subtle paw print graphics, suggesting a calming, pet-themed event.
Colorful “Focus on Finals” flyer with pastel shapes and bold typography. It announces events presented in partnership with the University Library and SIIL Maker Studio. Activities include: Grad Cap Decorating on Monday 5/4 and Wednesday 5/6 (1–4 PM) with crafting supplies provided; DIY Button Making on Tuesday 5/5 and Thursday 5/7 (1–4 PM); and a Mini-Workshop on Friday 5/8 (2–3 PM) about machine embroidering graduation stoles for those already certified on Maker Studio machines.
Flyer for a “Big Therapy Dogs” event hosted by a university library. The design has a bright yellow background with green text and paw print graphics. Large headline reads “Big Therapy Dogs,” with smaller text above: “University Library Presents.” Event details: Wednesday, April 29, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, located at the 2nd Floor Bronco Community Zone. A large photo shows a close-up of a tan Great Dane with a black muzzle. At the bottom is a link: libguides.library.cpp.edu/therapydogs.
Black-and-white newspaper clipping with the headline “Chi ties world 220 mark.” The main photo shows a young female track athlete sitting on the ground, tying her running shoe. She wears a dark tracksuit with white stripes down the sleeves and a patch that reads “Los Angeles Track Club.” Her expression is focused as she looks down at her shoe. To the right of the image is a column of text describing her achievement—matching the women’s 100-meter world record with a time of 11 seconds during a meet in Vienna, Austria—and mentioning other recent performances and records. A caption beneath the photo identifies her as Chi Cheng, a Cal Poly track athlete and world record holder, preparing for a race in Orange County before a European trip where she tied or broke multiple world marks. A small boxed advertisement appears in the lower right corner of the page.
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A promotional graphic from Cal Poly Pomona University Library reading ‘The ART of ENGINEERING: A Creative Challenge’ with a highlighted ‘People’s Choice Award’ and the message ‘Make your voice count!’ on a beige and navy background.
A white wall covered with colorful sticky notes pinned with push pins. The notes include handwritten text and small pencil drawings. Visible notes include: • An orange note reading “APEX LEGENDS.” • Another orange note listing “Video games, ramen, Pokémon trainers.” • A pink note that says “Umamusume!” with arrows. • A green note with a detailed anime-style character sketch (horse-girl style). • Another green note with a different anime-style character sketch. • A teal note with a sketch of a smiling anime character and the text “Ahahaha! Haah!” • A light green note with a doodle of a bunny and small handwritten phrases about nature and animals. • A teal note reading “Composing Music, Friends/Family, my Cat Soup, and UMAMUSUME!!!” with a small doodle and numbers written underneath. • A pink note in the top right that appears to say “Zach.” Overall, the board mixes personal interests (gaming, anime, music, pets) with creative sketches and doodles.
Bright green poster with a cartoon golden retriever and paw prints reading “Join us for National Library Week: Therapy Dogs.” Lists multiple dates and times: April 21–24, 2026, at different campus locations (Alfred, Apollo, Tsunami, Baxter, Winston). Held at the University Library, 2nd Floor, Bronco Community Zone. Includes a QR code and Cal Poly Pomona Library logo.
Colorful flyer titled “Parenting Community Resources” featuring an illustrated family of four smiling together. Text reads “Connecting parents to education and support.” Event details: Tuesday, April 28th, 11:30am–1pm at the University Library, 2nd floor Bronco Community Zone. Additional text invites visitors to learn about Parents Anonymous resources and Connect & Play program events. Logos for Parents Anonymous and Cal Poly Pomona University Library appear at the bottom.
Flyer for National Library Week promoting a “Design a Charm to Celebrate – Take Action for Libraries Day” craft event. It takes place Thursday, April 23rd from 12–1 PM at the University Library, 2nd floor near the entrance. Includes a QR code and an image of colorful handmade charm keychains.
Poster for National Library Week encouraging visitors to thank a librarian by creating a thank-you card. Instructions say to visit the second floor in front of the circulation desk, decorate a card, and place it in a box when finished. Includes Cal Poly Pomona University Library branding.
Bright green poster for “Therapy Dogs” during National Library Week featuring a cartoon golden retriever. Lists multiple dates and times (April 21–24, 2026) with different dog names, held at the University Library, 2nd floor, Bronco Community Zone, with a QR code.
Poster with a purple background reading “Learning with us: Quilting Community Activity.” Event details: April 20, 12pm–1pm, at the Access Services Desk on the 2nd floor. Decorative sewing-themed graphics include thread, needle, pins, and a quilted heart.
Flyer for a “Paint a Mini Tote Bag” workshop for National Library Week at Cal Poly Pomona. Event is Friday, April 24 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the University Library, 4th floor, room 4829. Background shows hands painting a tote bag design. Includes a QR code.
Bright yellow flyer for a LEGO Build and Chill event at Cal Poly Pomona. Held on the second floor in the Bronco Community Zone. Sessions are April 21 from 3 to 5 pm and April 22 from 1 to 3 pm.
Black-and-white archival photo of a vineyard beside an airport in the 1970s. In the foreground, a person wearing a hat drives a tractor through rows of low grapevines, pulling farming equipment. In the background, several commercial airplanes are lined up on a runway or taxiway behind a fence. Low mountains rise in the distance, creating a contrast between the rural farmland and the busy airport environment.
Flyer for a National Library Week event inviting participants to design a charm to celebrate Take Action for Libraries Day. Event is Thursday, April 23 from 12 pm to 1 pm at the University Library, 2nd floor near the entrance. Includes images of colorful handmade charm keychains and a QR code for more information.