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Library Events

March 6, 2026

Finish Line Friday

Join us on March 6th from 3 to 5 for dedicated, quiet time to get ahead before the weekend. We'll have free snacks, a quiet space, and research help available for you! Start your weekend ahead of the game!

March 3, 2026

Introduction to OER

Join librarians Karen and Lauren as they discuss Open Educational Resources (OER), a free form of learning materials replacing costly textbooks, on zoom on 3/3 or 3/5. Session curated specifically for faculty and staff.

February 27, 2026

Ireland Game Night

Friday, February 27th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Bring a board game and snacks/pot luck styles goodies to share with fellow students

February 19, 2026

Therapy Pets at OSF!

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, February 19th between 6 pm and 8 pm for our first Therapy Pets of the semester! Take a break to greet your fuzzy friends!

February 4, 2026

Donuts at OSF!

Stop by the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Wednesday, February 4th from 11 am until supplies run out for a FREE welcome back donut as we celebrate First Week Back!

January 20, 2026

Jan Term Movie Night

Join us at O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library (OSF) Library on Tuesday, January 20th at 4:30 for Jan Term Movie Night! All St. Thomas students are invited to enjoy free pizza and soda! Log into Tommie Link below to learn more

December 22, 2025

Christmas at Ireland

Stop by Ireland Library on Monday, December 22nd anytime between 3pm and 5pm for our holiday celebration! Join us for a classic Christmas movie, board games, sweet treats and more!

December 11, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF!

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, December 11th between 6 pm and 8 pm for our last Therapy Pets event of the semester! Take a break from finals prep to greet your fuzzy friends!

November 13, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, November 13th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs! Take a break from studying and meet fuzzy friends!

November 13, 2025

Learn about Consensus on Zoom!

Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 12pm on zoom as St. Thomas Librarians Karen and Scott present information about the AI-powered research tool called Consensus.

October 29, 2025

Happy Birthday, O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library!

Join us on October 29th at 11:45 in the OSF rotunda to celebrate the OSF building's birthday and all the wonderful people that make research possible! We'll have cupcakes and smiles for everyone!

October 16, 2025

October Therapy Pets

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library rotunda on Thursday, October 16th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs!

October 5, 2025

Reset & Refresh: Homecoming

Refocus after all the fun of homecoming! Join us in library room 108 for snacks, prizes, and dedicated quiet time to research, study, and recharge!

October 3, 2025

Ireland Game Night

Join us at Ireland Library on Friday October 3rd at 6 pm for Fall Game Night! All St. Thomas students are invited to bring board games, a dish or snacks to share, enjoy great company!

September 18, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library rotunda on Thursday, September 18th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs!

August 14, 2025

Ireland Movie Night

Join us at Ireland Library on Thursday August 14th at 5pm for Summer Movie Night! All St. Thomas students are invited to enjoy free pizza and soda!

November 21, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF

Therapy Pets and their friends are back for the third time this semester! Stop by OSF on Thursday November 21st anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm to say hello!

New and Noteworthy

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Need a Break? Check Out the Libraries

Looking to decompress? The library has fun books, magazines, movies and exploration tools that you can access from anywhere! Librarian Karen Brunner gathered up these linked resources in an easy to skim blog.
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Dr. Thomas Feeney on the Professor Podcast

Season 4 of the Professor Podcast is here! Join student host Sarah as she interviews Dr. Thomas Feeney, Director of St. Thomas’s MA in Artificial Intelligence and Leadership, about how centuries-old philosophical questions are shaping today’s most powerful new technology.
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Week of Justice: Library Resources

February 16th to the 20th is the University of St. Thomas Week of Justice! We invite you to explore a curated collection of resources that bring this cardinal virtue to life. Check out the link below to view resources highlighting all the components of justice.
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Black History Month

This Black History Month, check out these free documentaries and feature films that celebrate Black voices, experiences, and creativity provided by the St. Thomas Libraries. View films from on campus or from your own home with your St. Thomas ID and password! 
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Explore MLK's Legacy Through Films

Looking for a way to learn more about the legacy and work of Dr. King this MLK day? Explore blockbusters, documentaries, and films that feature his enduring courage and leadership. Stream from anywhere with your St. Thomas ID and password!
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Trial Add-Ons for SimplyAnalytics

The St. Thomas Libraries are currently testing two new add-ons that will make SimplyAnalytics even more powerful and versatile, learn more in this blog post by St. Thomas University Librarian, Andrea Koeppe!
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Merry Christmas from the St. Thomas Libraries

Among the many treasures in the University of St. Thomas Libraries’ Rare Books collection are holiday images sure to spark your Christmas spirit. Find out more in this blog post from our own St. Thomas Archivist, Ann Kenne. 
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Native American Films

Celebrate Native American History Month by streaming documentaries and films by Native film makers provided to you for free through the University of St. Thomas Libraries. Explore these ten films curated by the Music and Media Librarian.
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Librarians on Campus Podcast

Two St. Thomas librarians were featured on GRADvantage, a podcast that demystifies the graduate student experience by interviewing faculty and campus leaders.