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
Exam Cram Modified Hours
Sunday, December 15: 2pm – 1am
Monday, December 16: 8am – 1am
Tuesday, December 17: 8am – 12am
Modified Hours
Thursday, December 19: 8am – 5pm
Friday, December 20: 9am – 5pm
Library will be CLOSED from
Saturday, December 21 through
Wednesday, January 1
Thursday, January 2: 9am – 5pm
Friday, January 3: 9am – 5pm
Library will be CLOSED
Saturday, January 4
Sunday, January 5
Monday, January 6: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, January 7: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, January 8: 9am – 5pm
Thursday, January 9: 9am – 5pm
Friday, January 10: 9am – 5pm
Library will be CLOSED
Saturday, January 11
Sunday, January 12
Spring Semester 2025 Hours
Begin Monday, January 13