Smiley Library

08/16/2026

Welcome back, Eagles! We are so excited to have you back on campus, and we are looking forward to another great semester! We will open at 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 16, and resume our normal semester hours.

07/09/2026

Happy , Eagles! This week, we wanted to post this throwback photo of Smiley Memorial Library. Cupples Hall has had many different renovations and expansions over the years. Can you guess what floor this photograph was taken on? (Hint: Those stairs are no longer there)

Let us know your best guess in the comments!

07/01/2026

Heads up, Eagles!

Smiley Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, as we celebrate Independence Day weekend. We look forward to welcoming you back when summer hours resume on Monday, July 6.

What’s on your summer reading list this holiday weekend?

05/09/2026

Today we celebrate more than a milestone. We celebrate every late night, every breakthrough, and every quiet moment of determination that brought you here.

Congratulations, graduates. We’re so proud to have been part of your journey.

05/07/2026

Every building has a beginning. 🏗️

This photograph captures Holt Hall in its earliest days in 1956, when the campus was growing to support a larger student population. Construction like this marked a new chapter in the Central Methodist University's development.

Now an established residence hall, Holt has seen decades of student life pass through its doors. What memories does Holt Hall hold for you?

05/04/2026

Finals week is here... take a deep breath, trust what you have learned, and remember we're cheering you on every step of the way. Smiley Memorial Library is here for you with quiet spaces, helpful resources, and friendly faces. You've got this. Good luck!

04/20/2026

03/31/2026

Smiley Memorial Library will be closed Friday, April 3, through Sunday April 5 for the holiday weekend 🐇🥚🐣

Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

03/16/2026

Smiley Memorial Library’s March Madness Bracket: Battle of the Book Icons is heating up! 🔥

Cast your vote and help your favorite characters advance to the next round: https://commoninja.site/991aa266-daaf-47aa-b035-56627f6229e4!

Matchups:

James Bond or Jason Bourne
Sherlock Holmes or Atticus Finch

Harry Potter or Katniss Everdeen
Bella Swan or Belly Conklin

Jane Eyre or Jay Gatsby
Heathcliff or Mr. Darcy

Frodo Baggins or Alice
Dracula or Elphaba

03/16/2026