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February Library Events

Posted 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Alt text: Three students play with slime they made with UWL's Second Year Experience in Murphy Library.

Spring Semester Kicks Off

By Jason Anfinsen

Murphy Library is offering a variety of student engagement events, programs, and workshops to kick off the Spring 2026 semester.

There will be two chances to make crafts (slime and knitting), two opportunities to grab your books on the go at our mobile library stops across campus, a free financial literacy workshop to improve your skills on “credit,” and an invitation to sing karaoke in the basement!

Check out the full descriptions for all February 2026 student engagement program listings on the UWL Events Calendar.

Jason Anfinsen, Student Engagement and Outreach Librarian

Get in touch directly with Information Jason Anfinsen to collaborate on student engagement events, programs, workshops, and exhibits, at Murphy Library.

Student Engagement Programs at Murphy Library

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

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

February Display Case A = Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
February Display Case B = Cru Club

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

Alt text: Banner highlighting student orgs (Positive Impact Society, DREAM) at their display areas in the Murphy Library Resource Center.

MON FEB 2 > 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

Bring your lunch, questions, and appetite to learn the aspects of financial wellness.

Alt text: Banner describes "Money Matters: Financial Literacy Workshop Series". Event is from It Makes Cents and UW Credit Union, and hosted by Murphy Library. The topics will include credit, auto-buying, budgeting, and investing.

WED FEB 4 > Spring Crafts

Slime Arts & Crafts

Collaboration with the 2nd Year Experience

Noon - 2 p.m. / ML Center Stage Main Area

Come make SLIME arts & crafts with Second Year Experience in Murphy Library. There will be FREE snacks!!!

Alt text: Digital sign describes a slime arts & crafts program from Second Year Experience hosted by Murphy Library. The events take place on Wednesday, January 28 (noon to 2 p..m.), and Wednesday, February 4 (1 to 3 p.m.).

MON FEB 9 > Nightbrary

Karaoke, Games, Art!

Murphy Library Presents!

5:45 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

WED FEB 11, 2026 > Scholarships

Rethinking Your Scholarship: Side-Hustle

Collaboration with the Scholarship Resource Center

Noon to 1 p.m. / 121 Murphy Library

Looking for additional ways to afford college? It is time to get your scholarship side-hustle started!

Alt text: Banner advertises "Rethinking Your Scholarship Side-Hustle". This event is from the Scholarship Resource Center and located in Murphy Library. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 11 (noon to 1 p.m.) in Murphy 121.

WED FEB 11 > Crafts

Valentine's Day Crafts with the Little Heart Project

Collaboration with the Fund For Wisconsin Scholars

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / ML Center Stage Main Area

Make crafts, eat snacks, and meet friends at the valentine's day art event.

Alt text: Banner describes "Valentine's Day Crafts" which is in collaboration with the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars. It will take place on Wednesday, February 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Murphy Library.

THU FEB 12 > MOBILE Library

Murphy Library Presents

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Student Union Tables

THU FEB 26 > MOBILE Library

Murphy Library Presents

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Student Union Bluffs

Grab your books on the go around campus!

Alt text: Banner describes the mobile library's upcoming events in February.

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