Welcome
Welcome! We invite you to learn more about these special collections at Messiah University's Murray Library. Please visit and experience these collections for yourself.
Murray Library features several Special Collections. Please click on the links below or the tabs at the top to learn more about each.
Bridge to Freedom, est. 2022
W. Jim Neidhardt Collection on Religion and Science, est. 1995
Ruth E. Engle Memorial Collection of Children's Book Illustration, est. 2004
The Messiah University Archives and Brethren in Christ Church Archives are located on the lower level of Murray Library, but are a separate entity. Please visit their website for information on their collections. During the academic year, the Archives is open Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. Researchers are strongly encouraged to contact the Archives (archives@messiah.edu) to confirm staff availability prior to visiting.
Visit & Contact Murray Library
GPS Address: 2850 Crestline Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Mailing Address: 1 University Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Parking:
- General visitor parking is available in the Old Main parking lot (VV), on the side nearest to the Eisenhower Campus Center (College Ave).
- Handicap parking is located to the side of the building between the library and Frey Hall. This is accessible by going around the back of the library building (Crestline Drive).
Phone: (717) 691-6006, ext. 3860
Website: www.Messiah.edu/Library
Today's Hours
Library Hours
Regular Semester Hours
Monday................8:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday...............8:00am – 11:00pm
Wednesday..........8:00am – 11:00pm
Thursday..............8:00am – 11:00pm
Friday....................8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday...............10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday.................2:00pm – 11:00pm
Upcoming Modified Hours
Sun., Dec 10, 2pm – 1am
Mon., Dec 11, 8am – 1am
Tues., Dec 12, 8am – 12am
Thurs., Dec 14, 8am – 5pm
Fri., Dec 15, 9am – 5pm
Sat.-Sun., Dec 16-17, CLOSED
Mon.-Thurs., Dec 18-21, 9am – 5pm
Fri.-Sun., Dec 22-31, CLOSED
Mon., Jan 1, 2024, CLOSED
Tues.-Fri., Jan 2-5, 9am – 5pm
Sat.-Sun., Jan 6-7, CLOSED
Mon.-Fri., Jan 8-12, 9am – 5pm
Sat.-Mon., Jan 13-15, CLOSED
Spring Semester hours begin
Tuesday, January 16