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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 summer planters are still in bloom 🌺, but the leaves near the library entrance are also starting to change 🍂. Fall i...
10/10/2026

Our summer planters are still in bloom 🌺, but the leaves near the library entrance are also starting to change 🍂. Fall is in the air, but we are still holding onto the warm weather here at Murray Library!

Tomorrow, October 10th, is Universal Music Day! To celebrate, check out the library's display on The Eras of Music. Find...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow, October 10th, is Universal Music Day! To celebrate, check out the library's display on The Eras of Music. Find books, scores, and other items related to some of the greatest composers and musicians of history!

What's new at Murray Library in October? Check out this month's newsletter at https://bit.ly/4zlrTqm for the latest upda...
10/08/2026

What's new at Murray Library in October? Check out this month's newsletter at https://bit.ly/4zlrTqm for the latest updates!

It's time for another ! Have you ever learned something new from a Murray Library whiteboard? Share it with us!
10/07/2026

It's time for another ! Have you ever learned something new from a Murray Library whiteboard? Share it with us!

Join us at noon in the Athenaeum for ! Hear from Nate Nester as he presents Getting Started: Building a Workout Routine...
10/07/2026

Join us at noon in the Athenaeum for ! Hear from Nate Nester as he presents Getting Started: Building a Workout Routine that Works for You

Librarians Beth, Janet, Sarah, and Rachael are attending the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference this wee...
10/06/2026

Librarians Beth, Janet, Sarah, and Rachael are attending the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference this week. Stay tuned for a future post with a brief report as well as photos from our presentation with our colleagues and a student from messiah_nextsteps!

Librarians Sarah Myers and Beth Transue assisted in a recent Occupational Therapy simulation exercise. New Occupational ...
10/05/2026

Librarians Sarah Myers and Beth Transue assisted in a recent Occupational Therapy simulation exercise. New Occupational Therapy students were learning Range of Motion assessment skills and were assessed on those skills as well as how well they interacted with the client. Librarians enjoy connecting with students through these nontraditional activities!

Don't forget about Murray Library's special Saturday hours for Homecoming & Family Weekend! Come visit us today!
10/03/2026

Don't forget about Murray Library's special Saturday hours for Homecoming & Family Weekend! Come visit us today!

We can't wait to see you on campus today. Visit the Murray Library today until 6 p.m. and stop by Page Break from 1-2 p....
10/03/2026

We can't wait to see you on campus today. Visit the Murray Library today until 6 p.m. and stop by Page Break from 1-2 p.m. to spend time with fellow book lovers. Bring a book or choose from one of ours (your alumni ID card is your library card if you want to take a book home), read, and then chat with other readers. All ages welcome!

It’s Messiah University gear day for messiah_univ_sgps! Show us your Messiah gear!
10/02/2026

It’s Messiah University gear day for messiah_univ_sgps! Show us your Messiah gear!

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Mechanicsburg, PA
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Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 11pm

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