Pepperdine Libraries

Join us in Payson Library's Rushford Center on Monday, April 6, 7 – 8 PM, for the final concert of the semester featuring @pepperdine faculty and members of the Laós Chamber Music collective. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided.

Today at noon in the Payson Library Surfboard Room, Pepperdine Libraries is pleased to present a panel discussion exploring @pepperdine professor Michael Ditmore's latest book, "Texting the Nation: Agencies and Actions in the Declaration of Independence."

@pepperdine students going abroad in 2026-2027: WE'RE HIRING! We are currently accepting applications to fill one International Programs Library Ambassador position in each library abroad. The application deadline is Monday, April 13, at noon. bit.ly/4bYQqHA

Happy birthday to our local landmark, the Malibu Pier. Photos courtesy of the Malibu Historical Collection by @PeppLibraries.

On March 11, the Pepperdine community was given the special privilege of hearing Deborah Haarsma’s insights on Christian faith and science at the 21st annual Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture. bit.ly/4dI9GeV

"When visitors step into Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art's latest exhibition, they enter a story about how modern art inspires us to see differently..." Read the full story as posted in the Pepperdine Newsroom: bit.ly/3Zt9DLZ

Last year, our community was deeply impacted by the Franklin and Palisades fires. You're invited to help us build a community archive that documents and preserves this period. The project launches Wednesday, February 4, 4-6 PM, in the Payson Seminar Room. bit.ly/4qi8d1v

Join our friends at the Weisman Museum of Art for "A Modern Look: Selections from the Permanent Collection," January 16–March 29, 2026. Faculty/staff preview: Thursday, Jan. 15, 4–5 PM. Opening reception: Friday, Jan. 16, 6–8 PM Refreshments served. bit.ly/4pIAjCN

More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community attended a flurry of events at Payson Library this fall. Learn more and see photos: bit.ly/44wtlZS

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is an annual tradition where the Pepperdine community gathers for a time of worship in celebration of the birth of Christ. Here are images from the university archival collection, courtesy of @PeppLibraries.

As part of @pepperdine Seaver College's International Education Week, Pepperdine Libraries partnered with the International Studies and Languages Division to host a demonstration of chadō on November 20, 2025. Read the story: bit.ly/4pN5ddL

Today (Tuesday, December 2), come to the Payson Library Surfboard Room 5 – 6 PM to hear a recital performed by the @pepperdine students of classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening.

Students, take a break from studying and join us in Payson for a some crafty activities, including a mini gingerbread house by the circulation desk and decorating 3D-printed ornaments and making personalized holiday cards in the Genesis Lab. @pepperdine

Starting today from 2 to 5 PM, and repeating daily through Friday, Payson librarians will be offering open hours for @pepperdine students to drop in by the Digital Learning Lab and receive assistance with citations and formatting in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

Both Pepperdine Libraries and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art preserve cultural heritage and make it available to our learning community. Recently, dean of Libraries Mark Roosa was named interim director of the Weisman Museum. Learn more: bit.ly/43VbknT

Join us in the Surfboard Room on Wednesday, November 12, for the second installment of our new concert series, Chamber Music at Noon in Payson. Immerse yourself in "Brahmsmania!," a celebration of Johannes Brahms’ most beloved chamber works. Refreshments will be served.

We're launching an exciting new Tool Literacy Workshop Series teaching skills essential for creative production. Our inaugural workshop on Friday, Oct. 24, 4 PM, features Grant Dillion demonstrating aerial photography/videography with drones. Register: forms.gle/ou3iLbgzPqbRDL…

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 15), join us for Chamber Music at Noon in Payson. The inaugural concert is titled "An Inaugural Celebration of French Impressionism in Music" and is curated by professor Barry Tan. French-inspired refreshments will be served.

From the archives: In October 1996, Pepperdine Basketball launched Midnight Madness. Pepperdine's annual tradition, Midnight Madness, now called Blue and Orange Madness, began on October 14, 1996... Read more: bit.ly/4oaHYJX

On Wednesday, October 15, 10 – 11:30 AM, join Pepperdine Libraries and the HUTE Division in the Payson Library Surfboard Room for back-to-back book talks from Kelle L. Marshall and Martin Premoli. Directly following the book talks, join us for Chamber Music at Noon in Payson!