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Q. Can I eat and drink in the Libraries?

Food and drink policy in McWherter Library, Music Library, Health Sciences Library, and Lambuth Library

Answered By: Carl Hess

Last Updated: Jul 15, 2026 Views: 4

Yes! You are allowed to have food and drink in McWherter Library and our three branch libraries: Music, Health Sciences, and Lambuth. Just clean up after yourself and let us know if you you spill something!

There are a few exceptions, such as in the book and periodical stacks, the McWherter instruction rooms (ML 225 and 226), and Special Collections. See our Food, Drink, & Tobacco Policy for details.

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