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Library Events

May 17, 2026

Focus on Finals: Spring

Set yourself up for success! Join us in the OSF library in Room 108 on Sunday May 17th for focused, productive time to study for finals. We'll have free pizza, snacks, and prizes to help you lock in!

May 7, 2026

Therapy Pets at OSF!

Join us for Therapy Pets at O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, May 7th anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm to meet therapy dogs! Dogs are accompanied by their friendly humans, and are specially trained to be gentle and comfortable around new people.

May 1, 2026

Finish Line Friday: May 1st

Join us at O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library this Friday (May 1st) for a dedicated time and space to focus on classwork and get ahead before the weekend! We'll have free snacks and research help available in person. Get ahead and enjoy your weekend!

April 30, 2026

Therapy Bunnies at OSF!

Therapy Bunnies will be at the OSF Library on April 30th from 6pm to 8pm. Rabbits are accompanied by their friendly humans and are specially trained to be comfortable around new people!

April 24, 2026

Finish Line Friday

Join us at O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Friday for a dedicated time and space to focus on classwork and get ahead before the weekend! We'll have free snacks and research help available in person. Get ahead and enjoy your weekend!

April 16, 2026

Therapy Pets at OSF!

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, April 16th anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs! Dogs are accompanied by their friendly humans and are specially trained to be gentle and comfortable around new people

March 19, 2026

Therapy Pets at OSF!

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

March 13, 2026

Finish Line Friday: March 13th

Join us on March 13th from 3pm to 5pm 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 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.

New and Noteworthy

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Summer Reading

What are your librarians reading this summer? Join us on adventures in science fiction, fantasy, true crime and more! Most books are available at the libraries, or can be ordered for free through interlibrary loan!
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Neil Hamilton on the Professor Podcast

Professor Neil Hamilton, law professor and co-director of the Holloran Center, discusses his career and research on ethical professional formation, tracing his shift from teaching technical legal subjects to teaching whole students. 
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Dr. Bruce Gleason on The Professor Podcast

Dr. Bruce Gleason, Professor of Music, discusses his research on military music history and his book 'Cold War Cadence', which recounts his experiences as an Army musician in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall. 
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Earth Day Documentaries

Explore a wide range of thought provoking documentaries and learn how collective action can protect the environments we depend on. Available for free from anywhere with your St. Thomas log in and password.
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Dr. Christopher Morales on The Professor Podcast

Dr. Christopher Morales, Professor of Theology, joins the Professor Podcast this week to explore how loneliness shapes political division, and highlight how face-to-face connections can strengthen individuals and society.
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Dr. Thomas Secord on The Professor Podcast

Dr. Thomas Secord, Associate Professor and M.S. Mechanical Engineering Program Director, explores adaptive building facades for energy efficiency, reflects on his medical device industry background, and considers AI’s growing role in engineering research

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Research Week: AI Workshops

Four St. Thomas Librarians will be leading staff and faculty centered zoom workshops for Research Week 2026. Explore the new AI components of your favorite databases and learn how to use new tools that support research!
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Professor Amir Mohamed on The Professor Podcast

Professor Amir Mohammad, Senior Teaching Professor of Communication Studies at the Dougherty Family College, discusses how being the child of immigrants shapes his research on belonging and inclusive classrooms.
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Mr. Nick Doten on The Professor Podcast

Mr. Nick Doten draws on his background as a first-generation college student, Army Reserve veteran, and fraternity member, and discusses his upcoming doctoral work about how fraternity involvement influences students’ religious and spiritual development.