Messiah University Murray Library

Messiah University Murray Library Library for Messiah University. In 1914, the library’s collection numbered only between 300-400 books and was housed in Old Main. Murray.

Murray Library is your destination for in-person and online resources and services to assist you in finding relevant information for all your research needs for your courses. It’s a place to meet with friends for a cup of coffee at Café Diem, to work on a group study project, enjoy an inviting spot to study, or get individual research assistance from a librarian. In 1958, the library moved to its

current location. In 1977, the College expanded the library’s physical space even more, accommodating the growth to the library’s current collection of more than 58,000 square feet and over 300,000 print books. The interior of the building was most recently renovated in 2013 and the exterior steps were redesigned in 2020. The library is named for William Lynch Murray, the architect who designed the building, and his wife, Geraldine W. Special collections include the Ruth E. Engle Memorial Collection of
Children's Book Illustration, the W. Jim Neidhardt Collection, the Canadian Literature Collection, and the Artists' Books Collection.

Our librarians host all first year students for orientation during the first four weeks of the semester as a part of the...
09/08/2026

Our librarians host all first year students for orientation during the first four weeks of the semester as a part of their First Year Seminar classes. We're grateful for the opportunity to introduce our students to the library and our friendly staff! In these photos, librarian Beth Transue leads a workshop for students in Dr. Sarah Jones’ course, “Seeing Health and Wellness Through My Neighbor's Eyes.”

Here are some excited patrons with watermelons they grew and harvested using seeds from our Seed Library! Save some of y...
09/07/2026

Here are some excited patrons with watermelons they grew and harvested using seeds from our Seed Library! Save some of your seeds this harvest and donate them to our Seed Library to keep the joy of sustainable gardening going strong!

We are only 4 weeks away from Homecoming & Family Weekend, and we can't wait to see you!  Take a break with a good book ...
09/06/2026

We are only 4 weeks away from Homecoming & Family Weekend, and we can't wait to see you! Take a break with a good book at Page Break from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 in the Athenaeum at Murray Library. No prep needed at our "read-what-you-want” book club. Bring your own book or pick from our shelf, read silently, and chat with fellow book lovers afterward!

Don't forget to check out all the events on campus at homecoming.messiah.edu. Early birds who register by September 15 have a chance to win exclusive MU merchandise!

On Wednesday, September 9, the alcove area of Murray Library (to the left of the front doors, past the display case on t...
09/05/2026

On Wednesday, September 9, the alcove area of Murray Library (to the left of the front doors, past the display case on the first floor) will be inaccessible from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for door installation. There may also be a brief period when the front doors of the building are inaccessible while contractors bring in materials. Visit messiah.edu/library for complete details.

Today's the day to test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45PM. Play with a team of up to six players or j...
09/04/2026

Today's the day to test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45PM. Play with a team of up to six players or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Snacks are provided, and there will be prizes for the top three teams!

Happening today from 3PM to 5PM! Come join us in the library Athenaeum for Crafternoon and make your own friendship brac...
09/03/2026

Happening today from 3PM to 5PM! Come join us in the library Athenaeum for Crafternoon and make your own friendship bracelets or try some cross stitching

We're counting down the days to Trivia Night in the library! Join us on Friday at 7PM to test your knowledge! Doors open...
09/02/2026

We're counting down the days to Trivia Night in the library! Join us on Friday at 7PM to test your knowledge! Doors open at 6:45PM

Join us today for Wellness Wednesday at noon in the Athenaeum! Hear from Janet Vogel, Rachael Jasitt, and Jenny Lawyer a...
09/02/2026

Join us today for Wellness Wednesday at noon in the Athenaeum! Hear from Janet Vogel, Rachael Jasitt, and Jenny Lawyer as they present Take A Page Break: How Reading Can Improve Your Health

Yesterday, we had a visit from new students on the Messiah University Men's Basketball team. They had a brief overview o...
09/02/2026

Yesterday, we had a visit from new students on the Messiah University Men's Basketball team. They had a brief overview of the library and then completed a silent scavenger hunt to learn about everything from their personal librarian to how to print. We can't wait to cheer them on this winter!

Make your own friendship bracelets or try cross stitching at Crafternoon! Happening this Thursday in the Athenaeum from ...
09/01/2026

Make your own friendship bracelets or try cross stitching at Crafternoon! Happening this Thursday in the Athenaeum from 3Pm to 5PM

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1 University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

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Monday 8am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 11pm

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