Ezra Lehman Memorial Library

Planning to visit the library this summer? Be sure to check out our new exhibit exploring the library’s storied history.

Learn about the library’s origins in Old Main, how it got its name, and more! The exhibit also features archival materials showcasing memorable events and programs through the years.

The exhibit will be on display all summer, so if you’re on campus, take some time to stop by.

Well, here we are! The 2025-2026 academic year has come and gone and now is time for everyone to take a well-deserved break.

Congratulations to our graduates and for those that will be returning in the fall, remember to take the time to recharge and relax.

While campus may be a little quieter for the next few months, the library will still be here for anyone that needs to drop by.

Note, the library is not open on weekends during summer break. Additionally, for those that need research assistance, a librarian will be available from noon to 4 pm on weekdays.

We hope that you all have a great summer break and we look forward to seeing many of you back on campus in the fall!

Have the time to stop by the library for finals week?

The library has set up a photo station in our lower level to celebrate the ending of the semester. Everyone is welcome to use the provided props and snap away!

Make sure to tag us for any photos you take!

Happy last day of classes everyone! We hope that you all had a great week (minus the power outage) and are ready to tackle your final exams.

At the library, we will have a return of destressing programming for finals by the SU Counseling Center so make sure to check it out! You can pick up fun items such as fidgets, stickers, origami, coloring pages, and more relaxing activities.

We hope to see you all stop by!

Ezra Lehman Memorial Library presents....
Blind Date with A Movie!

With our previous Blind Date with a Book being so popular, we have expanded to our movie collection. Starting on April 27th (Monday) through May 1st (Friday), you'll be able to check out one of these mysterious films.

All you have to do to participate is bring your selected movie and your Ship ID to the circulation desk. If you don't have access to a dvd player, external USB disk drives are also available to check out at the circulation desk.

Each Blind Date includes a movie, movie-themed stickers and a popcorn packet, making for the perfect movie night with friends!

Have any plans this Earth Day?

Come by the library on April 22nd from 9am-noon to paint your own plant pot!

Participants will also be able to pick up soil and seed paper to start your plant journey.

Happy National Library Week! 📚

From April 19–26, Lehman Library is celebrating National Library Week—an annual observance that highlights the important role libraries play in our communities.

To mark the occasion, we’ve dug into the archives to showcase how Library Week has evolved throughout Shippensburg’s history. Highlights include:
- Photos from a 1962 tea and book signing
- The announcement of the “new” library building in 1967
- Popular books on campus in 1958 and 1968

We have also set up a table with buttons, stickers, and fun activities so that you can help celebrate the week with us.

This Wednesday, students from Waynesboro High School were treated to a 45-minute instruction session by librarian James Sterner about historical textbooks at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

As a part of this lesson, students were able to use these 19th and early 20th century textbooks to learn more about how the formal education system has transformed over time.

Additionally, the students spent the day participating in other historical activities, including making cornhusk dolls, visiting the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum, and participating in "19th-century recess".

The Poetry Reception was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning.

We would especially like to thank the students of Dr. Nicole Santalucia’s Advanced Poetry (ENGL 427) course. This exhibit would not have been possible without their hard work.

The library looks forward to future opportunities to collaborate with SU faculty and students!


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