Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted July 31, 2026 in JMU Libraries News
There’s a reason JMU Libraries welcomes about a million visits per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know one of the most popular destinations on campus.
Carrier Library
- See art by JMU students in the Updike Gallery (2nd floor) or the Ground Floor Gallery
- Browse our popular books and graphic novels sections (1st floor)
- Get drinks or food from Starbucks (ground floor)
- Peruse a themed book display (1st floor)
- Explore JMU’s past by looking through JMU yearbooks from yonder year (1st floor)
- More soon!
Rose Library
- Get drinks or food from Starbucks (1st floor)
- Peruse a themed book display (1st floor)
- Choose seeds to plant from the JMU Community Seed Library (1st floor)
- Take a peek at our 3D printers, sewing machines, laser cutters, and more in The Makery to see all the ways you can tinker, create, and play in the Libraries with the support of our knowledgeable staff (1st floor)
- Check out the diversity mosaic (1st and 2nd floors)
- Enjoy puzzles and games in the open study area on the 2nd floor
- Try to spot Mole Hill Volcano from the 4th floor
Music Library
- Check out the art in The “little” Gallery Underground
- Browse the CD collection
- Make your own mixes and mashups in the MusiCommons lab
Educational Technology & Media Center (ETMC)
- Explore our collection of children’s and young adult books
- Get crafty: cut out paper shapes with die cutters or cut custom vinyl designs with Cricut cutters
- Borrow a board game
We look forward to seeing you as you explore all our Library Locations!