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May Library Events

Posted 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Alt text: Student in green sweatshirt writes on moveable whiteboard in Murphy Library.

Finish the year strong

By Jason Anfinsen

CONVERSATION PARTNERS @ Murphy Library
Collaboration with Global Cultures & Languages
TODAY TUE MAY 5 > Japanese
2 - 3 p.m. / Murphy Main Floor

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

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

WED MAY 6 > MOBILE Library
Murphy Library Presents...
Bringing your books to you!
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Couch Conversation / Student Union Bluffs

Grab your books on the go around campus!

Alt text: Banner reads: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month : featuring Murphy's Mobile Library with a curated selection of books available for check out. Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Bluffs, Student Union

WED MAY 6 > 2026 Eugene W. Murphy Award Reception 
Murphy Library Presents...
Honoring Dr. Betsy Morgan, Provost and Vice Chancellor
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Murphy Library / Second Floor

Celebrate and Congratulate Dr. Morgan!

Alt text: Banner reads: Please join us at the Eugene W. Murphy Award Reception as we honor Dr. Betsy Morgan, Provost and Vice Chancellor.  Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., in the Murphy Library Second Floor space. 

THU MAY 7 > Spring Book Bonanza 
Murphy Library Presents...
A spring-cleaning book giveaway
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / UWL Hoeschler Clock Tower

Free books and fresh finds!

Alt text: Banner reads: Book bonanza: A spring-cleaning book giveaway on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m., at the UWL Hoeschler Clock Tower.

THU MAY 7 through THU MAY 14 > How Objects Changed The World
Murphy Library Presents...
HIS 110 Final Project Art Exhibit
Starting at 5 p.m. / Murphy Library / 1st floor "Art Avenue"

Created by the awesome students in Dr. Ariel Beaujot's class!

Alt text: Banner reads: Thursday, May 7, through Thursday, May 14, it's the How Objects Changed The World HIS 110 Final Project Art Exhibit. Starting at 5 p.m. @ Murphy Library 1st floor "Art Avenue" Created by the awesome students in Dr. Ariel Beaujot's class!

FRI MAY 8 > Murphy Library @ Spring Spectacular
Collab with Murphy Library x CAB & University Centers
Food, yard games, inflatables, and Murphy Library activities!
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Eagle Field

Celebrate the end of the semester with Murphy Library at the Spring Spectacular!

Alt text: Banner reads: Celebrate the last day of class, Friday, May 8th, 11 a.m. To 2 p.m., with inflatables, food, yard games. Murphy Library with CAB and University Partners. 

MON MAY 11 +++ TUE MAY 12 > FINALS FUEL
Murphy Library Presents...Free drinks and treats!
Cookies (Monday only) + Lemonade + Hot Cocoa
Starting at Noon (both days) / Murphy Library / 1st floor "Art Avenue"

Crush your finals with some free snacks from Murphy Library.

Alt text: Banner reads: Finals Fuel event.  Swing by Murphy Library for a quick pick-me-up with free drinks and treats. You've earned it. Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 @ Noon (Both days). Cookies (Monday only), Lemonade, and Hot Cocoa will be served (while supplies last). 

WED MAY 13 > Color Outside The Stress Lines
Collab with the 2nd Year Experience!
Coloring, crafts, and free snacks for finals.
Noon to 2 p.m. @ ML Center Stage

Take a break from the stress of finals and join us for crafts, snacks, and fun.

Alt text: Banner reads: SYE and Murphy Library bring "Color Outside the Stress Lines". Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 2 p.m. In the Murphy Library center stage. Color, craft, and enjoy free snacks as you take a break from the stress of finals.

TUE MAY 19 > Retirement Reception for Librarian Michael Current
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Cleary Alumni & Friends Center

Congratulations from Murphy Library!

Alt text: Banner reads: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, join the retirement reception to congratulate Librarian Michael Current on his retirement from Murphy Library. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Congratulations from Murphy Library.

WED MAY 20 > 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.

THU MAY 21 > Student Engagement Summit (for Faculty and Staff)
Murphy Library Presents...
Meet colleagues, share ideas, and collaborate on student engagement initiatives!
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. / Murphy Library / Room 121

Create collabs and plan student engagement events for Fall '26.

Alt text: Banner reads: Student engagement summit - create collabs and plan student engagement events for Fall '26. Thursday, May 21, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ML Room 121.
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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