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Library News

Get the latest library news from our University Libraries blog. Find faculty bulletins, upcoming event information, research news and feature stories covering both the San Marcos and Round Rock libraries. The Keystone blog gives you a behind-the-scenes update on The Wittliff Collections.

Library Event Calendars

The Alkek Library and The Wittliff Collections host a variety of events and workshops throughout the year. Events range from fun activities, like game nights, to information literacy workshops and author readings.
Cowboy with lasso, horses in the foreground photograph by Bill Wittliff

Library Exhibits and Displays

Discover the various exhibitions and displays in our libraries.

Upcoming Alkek Events & Workshops

Location:
San Marcos; Grad Commons - Alkek 310
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu

All graduate students are invited to the GSAW kick-off event at Alkek Library! Join us to learn about library resources, meet other graduate students, participate in raffles, enjoy some snacks, play board games, and say hello to Pawficer Brady!

Register today!

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Therapy Dogs

Location:
Alkek Library Media Corner; 2nd Floor Media Corner
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashlynne Gooch a_g642@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
The pups are coming! Take a break and come sit with divine canines for a bit to get that sweet puppy love!
Location:
Alkek Library; Floors 1, 4, and 7
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Karina Martin
cby24@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
Do you always wonder which books the Alkek Library staff are reading? Come and check out the book recommendations at the Alkek Library.  You can find them on the 1st, 4th and 7th floors every day through December 2024.

National Library Week Celebration

Location:
Alkek Media Corner; 2nd Floor Media Corner
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Karina Martin, karina.a.martin@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
Help us celebrate National Library Week by joining us in the 2nd Floor Open Theater. We'll have candy, merch, book recommendations, and opportunities to meet and engage with our librarians and staff. Learn more about what we do and what services, resources and information that our professional and student staff have to offer that will link you to success!
Location:
Alkek Library; Floors 1, 4, and 7
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Karina Martin
cby24@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
Do you always wonder which books the Alkek Library staff are reading? Come and check out the book recommendations at the Alkek Library.  You can find them on the 1st, 4th and 7th floors every day through December 2024.