Armstrong Memorial Popular Reading Lounge

Four lounge chairs surrounded by bookshelvesFour lounge chairs surrounded by bookshelvesPopular Reading Lounge as viewed from the Learning Commons
Four lounge chairs surrounded by bookshelves
Four lounge chairs surrounded by bookshelves
Popular Reading Lounge as viewed from the Learning Commons

Building: D. H. Hill Jr. Library

Floor: First Floor, East Wing

Room: 1101

Located inside the Learning Commons at the Hill Library, the Armstrong Memorial Popular Reading Lounge features the Popular Reading Collection, Heritage Month displays, and comfortable lounge furniture among the bookshelves. When the Frank B. Armstrong Memorial Book Sale was discontinued in 2022, the Hill Library's Popular Reading Collection was renamed after Frank B. and Beverly Z. Armstrong to continue honoring these devoted Libraries supporters.

Drawing upon selections from the National Public Radio (NPR) Book Reviews, the Popular Reading Collection houses over 400 popular titles ranging from fiction to nonfiction and cookbooks to graphic novels. The collection is funded by the Parents Association Endowment and the Libraries.

  •   What's inside?

    Furniture

    • Lounge seating
    • Exhibits / Art

    Sound Level

    Conversation and chatter
  •   How do I get there?

    Brickyard Entrance

    Elevator

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Brickyard entrance.
    • Go through the library gates and turn right.
    • Continue towards the reading room and the elevator bay will be on your left. 
    • Take the elevator to the first floor.
    • Turn right after exiting the elevator bay and follow the balcony around to the right.
    • Continue straight through the lobby. 
    • The Learning Commons is in front of you.
    •  The Armstrong Memorial Popular Reading Lounge is immediately to your right.

    Stairs

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Brickyard entrance.
    • Go through the library gates.
    • Take the main stairs up to the first floor.
    • Turn right past the lobby. 
    • The Learning Commons is in front of you. 
    • The Armstrong Memorial Popular Reading Lounge is immediately to your right.

    Hillsborough St. Entrance

    Elevator or Stairs

    • Enter the Hill Library from the Hillsborough St. entrance.
    • Go straight through the gates and turn left.
    • Continue down the hallway until you reach the stairs and elevator.
    • Take the stairs or elevator to the first floor. 
    • Continue through the lobby.
    • The Learning Commons is in front of you. 
    • The Armstrong Memorial Popular Reading Lounge is immediately to your right.

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