News & Events

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

Like the Back of My Hand

Location:
Alkek
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Kelsey Banton k_b260@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Student Health Center
This art display showcases 3D printed hands featuring annoynomous submissions from TXST students of their experiences around sexual violence. Students Against Violence and Alkek Library seek to help break the silence that contributes to rape culture by creating a space for survivors to share their stories. 
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.

Alkek One: Making with Fabric

Location:
Alkek MakerSpace; First floor MakerSpace
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Hithia Davis, hd13@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
Always wanted to sew, but don't know how to get started? Why not join us for a Making with Fabric workshop? We will introduce you to some sewing basics and show you the first steps in using a sewing machine. Click here for more information
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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.

Long Night Against Procrastination

Location:
Alkek 441/442; 441/442
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Erin Dorrell, lfu12@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
University Libraries
Don't put off that work any longer, join us for our long night event where we tackle those projects and papers and prep for final exams. We'll have coffee, donuts, and snacks while supplies last. Librarians, staff from the Writing Center and other study support will be available to assist students.

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!