Murphy Library News

Teen Books: Not Just for Teens Anymore - Murphy Library Celebrates Teen Literature Posted 9:02 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 Teen librarian and local author will present “Teen Books: Not Just for Teens Anymore” showing how and why Young Adult Literature should be part of every person’s reading life (regardless of age) on Monday, November 14, 2016. Read more about Teen Books: Not Just for Teens Anymore - Murphy Library Celebrates Teen Literature Write Night at the Writing Center Posted 4:19 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 Work with writing consultants, enjoy snacks, coffee, and hot cocoa, register to win a MOKA gift card. Read more about Write Night at the Writing Center A Hard and Heavy Thing Posted 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 Meet a former UWL student who was deployed as an ordnance technician in Iraq and Afghanistan and whose book is receiving national acclaim. Read more about A Hard and Heavy Thing Voting Resources for November 8, 2016 Posted 7:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 Credible, comprehensive resources for the upcoming election. Read more about Voting Resources for November 8, 2016 New York Times: All Campus Pass now Available Posted 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 Claim your campus pass to the New York Times, which allows you complete use of the NYT apps and access to almost all content at the NYT website. Read more about New York Times: All Campus Pass now Available New in Reference: Aug/Sept 2016 Posted 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 New reference books, e-books, databases, and websites. Read more about New in Reference: Aug/Sept 2016 Murphy Library Gala Reception Posted 5:29 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 On Thursday, October 27, starting at 5:00 p.m., the library will Honor the 2016 Eugene W. Murphy Library Award winner, congratulate the George Gilkey Scholarship recipient, and launch the new Murphy Million Fundraising Campaign. Read more about Murphy Library Gala Reception Look up any state's laws Posted 3:31 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 National Survey of State Laws makes it easy to compare state laws. Read more about Look up any state's laws 4th Annual FREEDOM TO READ – READ OUT and Brown Bag Discussion set for September 28, 2016 Posted 9:34 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 Join us and claim your right to read! Murphy Library will be hosting its 4th Annual FREEDOM TO READ event, a banned books read-out with a short brown bag discussion about censorship. Read more about 4th Annual FREEDOM TO READ – READ OUT and Brown Bag Discussion set for September 28, 2016 Banned Books Week 2016 Posted 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 Celebrate Banned Books Week from Sept. 25 - Oct 1 with activities at local area libraries! Read more about Banned Books Week 2016