Located at the center of campus, the library provides collections of books, journals, maps, and documents to support learning and research. The building has 250 computer workstations; new scanners and printers, including a 3-D printer; upgraded wireless access; and functional, ergonomic furnishings and workspaces, including laptop bars and booths. The library also offers a meditation space on the third floor and 24-hour access to a study room for students, faculty, and staff. Named for former Michigan Tech President J. Robert Van Pelt, and John Opie (1961), former vice chair of the board and executive officer with General Electric, the library also houses the archives and a complete collection of printed materials documenting the people and institutions of the local area.
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1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Visit Place WebsiteLocated at the center of campus, the library provides collections of books, journals, maps, and documents to support learning and research. The building has 250 computer workstations; new scanners and printers, including a 3-D printer; upgraded wireless access; and functional, ergonomic furnishings and workspaces, including laptop bars and booths. The library also offers a meditation space on the third floor and 24-hour access to a study room for students, faculty, and staff.
Named for former Michigan Tech President J. Robert Van Pelt, and John Opie (1961), former vice chair of the board and executive officer with General Electric, the library also houses the archives and a complete collection of printed materials documenting the people and institutions of the local area.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10 am–11 am
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 243
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12 pm–1 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12 pm–1 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 216
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10 am–11 am
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 243
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3 pm–4:30 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2 pm–3 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 12 pm–1 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 216
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12 pm–1 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 216
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:30 am–1 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, Lobby
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10 am–2 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 pm–7 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room
FreeThursday, October 23, 2025, 4:30 pm–6 pm
J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room
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