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April Library Events

Posted 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Alt text: Students laughing in Murphy Library

Let your curiosity bloom

By Jason Anfinsen


Alt text: Student Engagement Programs April 2026 poster. All events are described in the blog post.

ALL MONTH > SODA : Student Organization Display Areas
Murphy Library Presents... 
Collaboration with University Centers Student Organizations
In the main hallway kiosk section of the Murphy Library Resource Center.

March Display Case A = Philosophy Club

March Display Case B = Geography & Environmental Science Club (GESC)

March Display Case C = Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Murphy Library invites student leaders to curate and create their space in their library.

Alt text: Banner highlighting student orgs (CRU & Delta Sigma Phi) at their SODA stations in the Murphy Library Resource Center.

MONDAYS > SEOL : Student Engagement & Outreach Laboratory
Murphy Library Presents...
Pop in and plant your ideas for library programming!
Mondays / 10:30 a.m. - Noon / Murphy Library 150

Plant your idea x Nurture your proposal x Grow your plan = SEOL @ Murphy!

Alt text: Student Engagement Outreach Laboratory / Idea farm for library programming / Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. at 150 MLRC. Graphic shows plants growing into an "idea farm".

THU APR 2 & 30 > MOBILE Library
Murphy Library Presents...
Bringing your books to you!
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Student Union Tables

Grab your books on the go around campus!

Alt text: Banner reads: Murphy Mobile Library / Graphic of a books delivered via scooter / Thursdays, April 2, April 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Student Union Tables

MONDAYS APR 6, 13, 20, 27 > Murphy Maker Mondays
Murphy Library Presents...
Crafternoon activities to stimulate creativity!
12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. / Murphy Library / Center Stage

Make art, make friends, make your creation at Murphy Maker Mondays!

Alt text: Banner reads: Murphy Library Presents: Maker Mondays; Crafternoons in Murphy Library / Image shows art & office supplies / Mondays 12-2 p.m. / ML Center Stage

STUDENT ORG SHOWCASE > Leading in the Library
Collaboration with Geography & Environmental Science Club (GESC)
TUE APR 7 > 12 - 2 p.m. / Murphy Library / Center Stage
WED APR 8 > 3 - 5:30 p.m. / Murphy Library Resource Center / Atrium

Learn from student leaders about the geography field, global citizenship, and the environment!

Alt text: Banner reads: Student org showcase > Geography & Environmental Science (GESC) / TUE APR 7 > 12 - 2 p.m. / Murphy Library / Center Stage - WED APR 8 > 3 - 5:30 p.m. / Murphy Library Resource Center / Atrium

CONVERSATION PARTNERS @ Murphy Library

Collaboration with Global Cultures & Languages

Stop by your library and say hello, hola, bonjour, привет, 你好, or こんにちは.  

TUE APR 7 > Chinese

TUE APR 14 > Russian

TUE APR 21 > Spanish

TUE APR 28 > French

2 - 3 p.m. / Murphy Main Floor

Meet and talk with fellow language learners.

Alt text: Banner reads: CONVERSATION PARTNERS / Meet and talk with fellow language learners and find out about language programs at UWL and abroad. / Tuesdays 2 to 3 p.m. Murphy Main Floor / Murphy Library X Global Cultures and Languages

TUE APR 7 > Sustainable Crafting Night
Collaboration with the Entomology Club
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Murphy Library / Center Stage

Make eco-friendly crafts to celebrate Earth Month!

Alt text: Banner reads: Entomology Club / Sustainable Craft Night / TUE APR 7, 5 - 7 p.m. / Murphy Library / Stop by and make a variety of eco-friendly crafts! Graphics of crafts, animals, and the planet Earth.

FRI APR 10 > Kid’s College
Art, Games, Music in the Library
12:40 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. / Murphy Library Curriculum Center

Join us for a fun and educational day for young students visiting UWL!

Alt text: Banner reads: Kid's College; Nightbrary: art, games, music, & play in the university library / FRI APR 10 / 12:40 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. / Murphy Library Curriculum Center

MON APR 13 > Money Matters
Money Matters: Financial Literacy Workshop Series 
Collaboration with the UW Credit Union and It Make$ Cents! Money Management Center
Noon to 1 p.m. / Murphy Library 121

This month = BUDGETING.  Bring your lunch, questions, and appetite to learn the aspects of financial wellness.

Alt text: Banner reads: Money Matters financial literacy workshop series / Monday, April 13 / Noon to 1 p.m. / Murphy Library 121 / learn about budgeting.

MON APR 13 > Nightbrary

Karaoke, Games, Art!

Murphy Library Presents!

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. / Murphy Library Basement

Visit, play, and engage this spring at the arts-fueled social extravaganza that is Nightbrary.

Alt text: Banner advertises "Nightbrary" a program from Murphy Library located in the library's basement. Nightbrary is on second Mondays of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be karaoke, games and art!

WED APR 15 & 29 > Faculty & Staff Silent Read Wednesdays
Collaboration with CATL's "Affinity & Beyond"
Noon to 1 p.m. / Murphy Library 1st Floor / DVD Section

Find your bookish community and express your love for reading!

Alt text: Banner reads: Faculty and staff Silent Read Wednesdays / Noon to 1 p.m. / April 15 & 29 / May 6 & 20 / June 3 & 17 / DVD section 1st floor Murphy Library / Graphic with a hand holding an open book.

SECOND YEAR EXPERIENCE x CRAFT COLLABORATIONS
THU APR 16 > Slime Arts & Crafts | 12 - 2 p.m.
WED APR 22 > Sustainable Crafts Event for Earth Day
Noon to 2 p.m. / Murphy Library / Center Stage

Grab a snack and make some crafts with the 2nd-Year Experience!

Alt text: Banner reads: Craft Collabs with 2nd-year experience / slime arts and crafts o Thursday, April 16, Sustainable Crafts for Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 / Noon to 2 p.m. / ML Center stage.

FRI APR 24 > Climate and Coffee
Earth Week Panel Conversation
Collaboration with the Geography & Environmental Science Club (GESC)
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Murphy Library 150

Chat about ways to increase the presence and impact of sustainable and environmental thinking on campus! 

Alt text: Banner reads: Climate & Coffee / Earth Week Panel Conversation / Friday, April 24 / 2 - 4 p.m. / Murphy Library 150 / Collaboration with the Geography & Environmental Science Club
Jason Anfinsen, Student Engagement and Outreach Librarian

Get in touch directly with Information Jason Anfinsen to collaborate on student engagement events with Murphy Library.


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