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.

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

Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night this Friday in Murray Library! Doors open at 6:45PM, Trivia starts at 7PM...
08/31/2026

Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night this Friday in Murray Library! Doors open at 6:45PM, Trivia starts at 7PM. Enjoy four rounds of trivia in a variety of categories and gather with your friends to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Snacks will be provided for all, and the top three teams get special prizes!

Join us this Wednesday at noon in the Athenaeum for Wellness Wednesday! Hear from Janet Vogel, Rachael Jasitt, and Jenny...
08/31/2026

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

It’s a great day to visit the library and look for the butterflies that float around our planters! 🦋 🌺 📚
08/29/2026

It’s a great day to visit the library and look for the butterflies that float around our planters! 🦋 🌺 📚

We celebrated the first day of classes on Tuesday! Convocation is always a special opportunity for our Community of Educ...
08/28/2026

We celebrated the first day of classes on Tuesday! Convocation is always a special opportunity for our Community of Educators (of which our librarians are members) to worship alongside our students and other employees to officially open the new year. Librarians Liz, Beth, Rachael, Janet, and Sarah were all there!

Last week, Friends of Murray Library sponsored a tour of the New Cumberland Public Library Archives. Our host, Librarian...
08/27/2026

Last week, Friends of Murray Library sponsored a tour of the New Cumberland Public Library Archives. Our host, Librarian Aaron, showed us some fascinating artifacts, such as a stone that is believed to be part of a colonial-era grave stone. Be on the lookout for future friends-sponsored trips by following us here or joining Friends online (www.messiah.edu/friendsofmurraylibrary).

Yesterday was our Treasure Hunt for First Year and Transfer Students. Library staff and building partners in the Archive...
08/26/2026

Yesterday was our Treasure Hunt for First Year and Transfer Students. Library staff and building partners in the Archives, Messiah University Writing Center, Media Production, and welcomed 69 students who got a firsthand look at key resources to support their academic success along with some snacks and swag! If you missed out, we'll have librarians ready to greet you at select times throughout the next week. Check Wednesday's mass email, your This Week at Messiah Email for dates and times or just stop by!

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1 University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

Opening Hours

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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