Events and Exhibits: Upcoming Events

Murray Library looks forward to hosting events during the 2025-26 academic year.  All events are free to attend, unless noted ($).
All Messiah Students and Messiah Employees are welcome to join us for these events.

Any events open to the public are noted.

Take a look at the library’s past events and displays!

Upcoming events for Fall 2025

• Seed Library Open!
  • Open Now during library hours. Self-service. Choose from Flowers, Herbs, and Vegetables. All seeds are FREE!
• Outdated & Obsolete Technologies Display
  • October 28 to January 3
  • Take a nostalgic stroll through the tech of yesteryear! This display features relics from the not-so-distant past. Explore how far we've come in the world of information and communication!
• Pages in Peace: A Read-What-You-Want Book Club
  • Dates: (Library Athenaeum)
    Friday, October 31, 3:30-4:30 PM
    Tuesday, November 18, 12-1 PM
  • Bring your own book or choose from our suggestions
  • Grab a snack
  • Read for about 45 minutes
  • ​​​​Share what you're reading with fellow book lovers
  • PA Forward: Basic and Health Literacies
• Friends of Murray Library Annual Dinner and Program
  • Wednesday, November 5, 6-8:30 PM, Hostetter Chapel
  • This year's keynote speaker is Gregg Behr, an educational champion, who hails from Pittsburgh, PA, where he was inspired by the life of Mr. Rogers.  In addition to serving as the Executive Director of the Grable Foundation, he is the founder of "Remake Learning", a vibrant and internationally acclaimed ecosystem of educators, artists, scientists, and makers.  Gregg is the co-author of When You Wonder, You're Learning, which is a refreshing read that draws deeply from the legacy of Mr. Rogers' infectious and unrelenting love of neighbors - especially in the sacred work of educating our children.
  • Pricing:  $15 Students, $35 Friends members, $45 Guests (dinner only), $70 Guests (membership + dinner), Free for students attending public program only (arrive at 7:00 PM). 
  • Register online by October 20.
  • A limited number of student scholarships are available to attend the dinner.  Contact friendsofmurraylibrary@messiah.edu by October 10 for details.
• Lunch and Learn: NASA’s Artemis – Moon to Mars
  • Thursday, November 6 at 12:00 PM, Athenaeum
  • Join us for a stellar session with Betty Turner, local NASA Ambassador. Discover how NASA is preparing to land the first woman and next man on the Moon, establish a sustainable lunar presence, and pave the way for the giant leap to Mars. From cutting-edge technology to international collaboration, learn how humanity is gearing up to live and work in space.
  • PA Forward: Basic Literacy
• Seed Library Lunch and Learn
  • Wednesday, November 12 at 12-1 PM, Athenaeum
  • Bring your own lunch and join us as Wesley Paris from the Office of Sustainability presents on traditional craft and what it means for sustainable living, the environment, and consumerism.  The presentation will tie in with the work Paris did this past summer in Wisconsin, which included ten weeks of camping, plant surveys, and traditional fiber and rush craft.  Paris will also speak on how this topic relates to his ongoing research.    
• Crafternoon: Card Making
  • Friday, December 5, 2-4 PM
  • To be held in the Café area
  • Make and take your own Christmas card
  • Stickers, stamps, and creative decorations provided
  • PA Forward: Basic Literacy
• Student Readings from ENGL 495

  • Friday, December 12, 11 AM-11:50 AM

  • Take a break, and bring your lunch or just your love for poetry! In honor of National Poetry Month, students from Dr. Pete Powers’s Language, Literature, and Writing Seminar (ENGL 495) will be reading their original compositions in Cafe Diem. Enjoy the creativity of our student authors, sip on coffee refreshments, and immerse yourself in the beauty of language.

  • Wonderful snacks and beverages provided by Murray Library.

  • As a special bonus, attendees will be invited to take home free literature books.

  • PA Forward: Basic Literacy
• Exam Cram during Finals
  • The library will be open late for extra hours of studying during finals.  Look for fun and de-stressing activities throughout the library, including coloring pages and free, late-night snacks.
  • Sunday, December 14: Open until 1 AM
  • Monday, December 15: Open until 1 AM
  • Tuesday, December 16: Open until Midnight
  • PA Forward: Health Literacy

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