Monahan Library Hosts Charles Duhigg Talk, Boosts Local Learning

On November 18, Monahan Library at Northeastern Junior College presented a virtual author talk featuring Charles Duhigg, the best selling author known for work on habit formation and productivity. The one hour session ran from 12 00 p m to 1 00 p m at the KH Library Excel Center on the NJC campus in Sterling, Colorado, and was available to faculty and staff, students, community members, and those involved in performing and visual arts. The event was free and allowed participants to pose questions directly to the author through the virtual format.

The talk is part of Monahan Library's monthly online author series, which brings acclaimed writers and thought leaders to Logan County two to three times a month. A complete listing of events is available at libraryc.org/njc. The series is funded and sponsored by Monahan Library and aims to expand educational access beyond the traditional classroom by leveraging virtual formats. Registration for the Duhigg event was open through November 18, and further information was available from Leslie Rosa, 970 521 6613, njc.library@njc.edu.

For local residents and students the event serves multiple purposes. It supplements classroom learning for NJC students, offers targeted professional development for faculty and staff, and provides affordable cultural programming for the Sterling community. By offering direct access to a prominent author at no cost, the library reduces barriers to continuing education and may help build local human capital, particularly in areas tied to productivity and organizational skills.

From an economic view, recurring virtual programming can contribute to talent retention and skill development in Logan County by broadening exposure to ideas that influence workplace practices and entrepreneurship. As community institutions adapt to more virtual engagement, Monahan Library's model illustrates how small colleges can leverage digital platforms to deliver sustained intellectual resources. The library plans continued programming, with event details and registration information posted online for interested community members.