Posted 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Refreshments, extended hours, more study space, de-stress resources ... and more!
Refreshments
Murphy Library and Dining Services are providing free drinks and snacks in the library near Murphy's Mug on the following days:
- Saturday, 5/10 at 3:00 p.m. - Free coffee, lemonade, and COOKIES!
- Sunday, 5/11 at 3:00 p.m. - Free coffee and lemonade
Note: Everything is first-come, first-served. Cookies are only available on Saturday.
More study space
We're opening rooms 120 and 121 on the ground level of the library as study space. Additionally, phase 1 of our basement is now open with even more room to study.
Extended Hours
May 10 (Saturday): 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
May 11 (Sunday): 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
May 12 - May 15 (Monday - Thursday): 7:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
May 16 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Research Help
Research help is available in person at the Research Help Desk through May 9 during our hours or by phone, email, chat, or appointment.
From May 10-16, research help is available by email or appointment.
You can also find library resources for different subjects, courses, or other topics by using our library guides.
De-stress Resources
Taking a break to do something else besides study is a great relaxer.
- Leisure Reading
- Check out a variety of popular ebooks and audiobooks on the Libby app by OverDrive - learn more. If traditional physical books are more your vibe, make sure to check out our Leisure Reading Collection located by Murphy's Mug in the library.
- Check out a variety of popular ebooks and audiobooks on the Libby app by OverDrive - learn more. If traditional physical books are more your vibe, make sure to check out our Leisure Reading Collection located by Murphy's Mug in the library.
- Coloring
- Coloring pages and supplies are available at the Circulation Help Desk.
- Board games
- A selection of games, such as Chess, Mancala, and more, are also available at the Circulation Help Desk.
Cite Your Sources
Writing up your bibliography can be tricky, but librarians have put together a Citing Sources guide full of tips and resources to help you create your citations.
Tutoring
Tutoring sessions are available in person in the Tutoring & Learning Center in Murphy 251 and 273. The TLC is also home to the Public Speaking Center (for help with speeches) and the Writing Center (for help with papers).