UW-Stout University Library

Summer hours officially begin Monday, May 18!

Stop by the library weekdays, Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM.

For the latest updates and full hours, visit the UW - Stout Library website: https://library.uwstout.edu/hours

Take the library with you this summer!

With Libby, you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from library anytime, anywhere - perfect for road trips, pool days, and summer downtime.

Get started with Libby here: https://library.uwstout.edu/ebooks/libby

Ready to focus or collaborate?

Individual and group study rooms are available - reserve ahead to secure your spot!

Scan the QR code or visit the library website: https://library.uwstout.edu/home

Take a break and recharge at De-Stress Fest!

Join us at the University Library on Thursday, May 7 from 4:00–5:30 PM on the 1st floor for a well-deserved reset. Spend time with therapy dogs, create your own self-care kit and buttons with the Wellness Pros, and get help setting up the Libby app so you can enjoy eBooks and audiobooks all summer long.

Stop by for some fun and relaxation!

Laura Tomcik is the 2026 recipient of the University Library Barnard Outstanding Service Award!

This award recognizes a library staff member who demonstrates outstanding service, innovation, and collaboration across the UW–Stout community. Laura’s leadership in research and instruction, her work advancing digital accessibility, and her engagement with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence have made a lasting impact on campus.

Colleagues describe Laura as forward-thinking, collaborative, and consistently willing to go above and beyond in support of students, faculty, and staff. Her efforts continue to strengthen library services and enhance the university’s academic environment.

Thank you to the David P. Barnard Family Endowment and the UW-Stout University Foundation for supporting this award to recognize library staff. Please join us in congratulating Laura on this well-deserved recognition!

This National Library Week, we are celebrating the university library as a hub for research, collaboration, and academic success. Whether you are exploring scholarly resources, working with peers, or finding a quiet place to focus, we are here to support your work every step of the way.

We would love to hear from you - how has the library supported your work or studies?

A little “destress with dogs” goes a long way!

Join us Thursday, April 16 from 4–5 PM on the 1st floor of the University Library for some well-deserved time with our furry friends. Sometimes a wagging tail is all you need to reset!

In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we have created a comprehensive guide celebrating all things Austen at the Library.

Explore her original works, film adaptations, and contemporary stories inspired by her timeless novels. Whether you are revisiting Pride and Prejudice or discovering something new, this guide is your one-stop resource, featuring books, e-books, movies, and even games!

This guide also supports UW-Stout’s Reading Across Campus initiative, inviting our community to engage with Pride and Prejudice together.

Dive in: https://library.uwstout.edu/JaneAustin

This April, check out our 'Books in Bloom' display on the 1st Floor!

We have pulled together a mix of books about growth, change, and new ideas across fiction and nonfiction.

Whether you’re looking for something thought-provoking or just a good read between classes, there’s something here to pick up.

Stop by the 1st Floor and take a look!