We’re excited to share that one of the library’s busiest study spaces, the North Reading Room, will soon be getting a refresh. After years of heavy daily use, some of the furniture in the room has begun to show significant…
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Return or Renew
Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester…
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Roth Regatta 2026 Victory!
On May 1st, the Melville Library team made waves at the Roth Regatta with our one-of-a-kind vessel, the “Super Mario Book Kart” — and what a race it was! Constructed entirely from repurposed library cardboard boxes and reinforced with plenty…
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Art & Photography Exhibit at Melville Library
The Stony Brook University Libraries is hosting an art exhibit on the 2nd floor of the North Reading Room. The exhibit, a collaboration between the university’s Photography Club and Art Club, showcases photography and artwork by SBU students. Thanks to…
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A New Dimension of Fun: 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle
Recently, the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) provided students with a creative way to take a break from studying – building a miniature Eiffel Tower. The puzzle was a collaborative effort, with students working on the tower over the…
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In recognition of Women’s History Month
This March, we’re celebrating the women who changed the world — and the books that tell their stories. Stop by the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) to explore our Women’s History Month multimedia display, featuring inspiring biographies, must-read books,…
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Interactive Art: Celebrating The Books That Made Us
Throughout the month of March, the University Libraries is hosting an interactive art project in the Central Reading Room. SBU community members can take part in creating a collage based on prompts from the artist, Caden Deshommes. The project is…
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Return or Renew
Before you head out for the semester (we know you’ve earned the break!), don’t forget to return or renew anything you’ve borrowed from the library. Planning to renew? Just a heads-up: you’ll need to be registered for the upcoming semester…
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Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week at the University Libraries
In recognition of #BannedBooksWeek, our library is shining a spotlight on the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of censorship. Stop by to explore our displays featuring books that have been challenged or banned—and discover why protecting our right…
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BEyond Books
BEyond Books is our new Library of Things, a collection of non-traditional items that support our mission of connecting people with the resources they need. Our BEyond Books collection currently includes calculators, a bike repair kit, some games, and a…
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