Queen Elizabeth II Library

10/23/2026

10/20/2026

Need a break from studying? Take 15!

Join us at the Queen Elizabeth II Library for Take 15, a health and wellness initiative that encourages everyone to take a 15-minute break from screens, work, or studying to de-stress and recharge.

Stop by for some fun activities, including button making, colouring sheets, puzzles, and books to read! Don’t forget, free coffee too 😊

10/14/2026

Check out some the fun stuff happening in the QEII Library this October! From crafting to 3D printing - There is something for everyone. Visit The Commons page for more info: MUN The Commons

10/09/2026

The QEII Library will be open on Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving) as a study hall only. Hours: 12-8pm. Happy Thanksgiving!

10/02/2026

Congratulations to the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries on celebrating 60 years! While much has changed over the decades, some things have remained the same: the wonderful people, their exceptional expertise, and the remarkable treasures found in the collections.

Day 30: Our Staff. Last but certainly not least on the favourite things about CNS list is our staff. These are the folks that make the magic happen day in and day out.

09/29/2026

On September 30, 2026, the QEII Library will be open only as a study hall (no services are available) from 12pm-8pm.

This is in observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/28/2026

Join us as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30 with a Smudging Ceremony and Lesson happening tomorrow (September 29) at 9:00 am in the lobby of the QEII Library.

09/17/2026

Join us Friday, September 18th for the opening reception of the latest exhibition at First Space, To Soothe a Smouldering Heart: A response to the Kingston Wildfire by Big Tree Studio - Joanne Cole

The reception will be from 6:15pm to 7:30pm, Sept. 18, at the Queen Elizabeth II Library

07/27/2026

Don's miss your chance to develop your AI literacy skills with librarian Chelsea Humphries.

🤖 Ready to sharpen your critical AI literacy skills and make informed decisions about using generative AI in academia?

Join us for a human-centred and approachable overview of AI literacy. You’ll explore:

✅ The strengths and limitations of different types of generative AI tools
✅ Key ethical issues surrounding the use of generative AI
✅ Best practices for choosing to engage with AI tools responsibly and transparently

📆 Date and Time: Thursday, July 30th, 2026, 10-11 am NDT
💻 Mode: Online via Webex
🎤 Presenter: Chelsea Humphries, Public Services Librarian, Grenfell Campus

Register: https://bit.ly/3TiH6ZB
Explore upcoming EDGE workshops: https://bit.ly/407Yr8U

Memorial University Students MUN Internationalization Office Marine Institute Current Students Marine Institute Students' Union Grenfell Campus, Memorial University Queen Elizabeth II Library Faculty of Science - Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University MUN Faculty of Education School of Pharmacy, Memorial University School of Human Kinetics and Recreation

07/22/2026

Our very own Bonnie Morgan's book Out on the Trail is one of the top ten highest-circulating Newfoundland and Labrador children's books at the NL Public Libraries.

This summer we’re celebrating local books as part of our Summer Reading Club by sharing the ten highest circulating NL children’s books in our collection. This week’s top circulating local book is Out on the Trail by Bonnie Morgan (published by Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides).

Find this book and the whole list here (or visit your local library for more): https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/859.1223/list/7695

Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Queen Elizabeth II Library

Image ID: Photo of the picture book Out on the Trail on display in the library with a square graphic in the lower right corner that reads "NL Kid's Reads" and shows the sun rising over the pages of an open blue book with a whale tale, a bird, a child with binoculars, and the NLPL Logo.