The University Library had its beginning in 1927 in one room in Fairfield Hall, site of the newly-chartered Junior College of Connecticut. In 1947, when the Junior College was reconsituted as the University of Bridgeport, the Library was moved to the University's seaside campus.

In 1955, after a period at Fones Hall, the library at last occupied a home of its own in the newly-constructed Carlson Library. A new east wing was added in 1961.

In 1972 groundbreaking took place for a new building and in 1974 staff and collections moved into the new Magnus Wahlstrom Library.

The Library is currently undergoing a major transformation - the 1st floor is under construction, and upon reopening will reflect an information commons model. For the UB community, this will mean more technology, more comfortable seating and a cafe.