Posted 1:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
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:
- Thursday, December 12 at 4:30 p.m. - Free coffee, lemonade and COOKIES!
- Friday, December 13 at 2:30 p.m. - Free coffee and lemonade
Note: Everything is first-come, first-served. Cookies are only available on Thursday.
Therapy Dogs
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) will be visiting Murphy Library on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the atrium with two therapy dogs. Come de-stress and learn about NRHH.
More study space
We're opening rooms 120 and 121 on the ground level of the library as study space.
Extended Hours
Thursday, December 12: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday, December 13 - 14: 7:30 a.m. - midnight
Sunday, December 15: 11 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Monday - Tuesday, December 16 - 17: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 18: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Research Help
Research help is available in person at the Reference Assistance Desk through December 11 during our normal hours or by phone, email, chat, or appointment.
From December 12 - 18, 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 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).