Need some greenery to spruce up your dorm room or office? We’ve got you covered! Our new Plant Propagation Station, located on the 3rd floor in the Main Stacks, has a variety of plant cuttings available. Take a cutting, repot it, and then watch it grow. There’s more information on
The Continental Congress’ approval of the Declaration of Independence is commemorated on July 4th. The Declaration of Independence outlines the reasons for separating from Great Britain and the principles on which the United States is founded. Located in the Main Stacks, our new mixed media display brings together books, images,
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 to do it—whether online, over the phone, or by chatting
The Stony Brook University Libraries is excited to have an art installation by ART Tank Student Artist Competition winner Annika Griffing. The piece can be found in the Central Reading Room. Read more about the artist and her work in this article in Stony Brook University News.
We’re excited to announce the installation of artwork in the Central and North Reading Rooms! These vibrant pieces bring color, personality, and a sense of warmth to our environment, making the library feel even more welcoming for all who visit. One special installation is the work of Stony Brook University
To ensure a safer and more secure environment for all our students and staff, starting Monday, January 27, 2025 at midnight, access to the library between midnight and 7 AM will require a valid school ID. Your ID can be used on the sensors located at the entrances to the
Due to construction, the Main Stacks in Melville Library will close on Thursday, October 10 at 5 PM, and remain closed through Sunday, October 13. During this time, no access to materials housed in the Main Stacks will be available. Requests for Main Stacks materials will be processed once staff
In honor of Banned Books Week, we invite you to visit the Central Reading Room to explore our special Banned Books display. The display highlights the growing challenges to our freedom to read, showcases books that have faced censorship, and features interactive elements like stickers and a selfie station to
In honor of Banned Books Week, we invite you to visit the Central Reading Room to explore our special Banned Books display. The display highlights the growing challenges to our freedom to read, showcases books that have faced censorship, and features interactive elements like stickers and a selfie station to
The University Libraries are excited to launch a new service that will make locating books and other materials in our stacks much easier! When browsing SEARCH, you will now see an option to locate the material in our stacks called ShelfFinder. Clicking on this button will display a map with
