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Library Hours

Research Help Hours

Librarians are available online to answer questions and help with library research Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm and Friday from 9am-1pm when classes are in session. Outside of these times, they are available by appointment. When classes are not in session, librarians are available during the same times if the library is open. Just ask at the main desk.

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Library Hours*

Check summer and holiday hours carefully when planning your library work.

*subject to change

Winter 2025-2026 Semester Building Hours

December 17, 2025 - January 11, 2025

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Saturday - Sunday: Closed

*Exceptions:

• Holiday and New Year's break
  • December 24 - January 4: Closed

Spring 2026 Semester Building Hours

January 12, 2025 - May 10, 2026

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Sunday: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

*Exceptions:

• Martin Luther King Day
  • January 19, Monday: Library Closed

• Spring Break
  • March 7-8, Saturday - Sunday: Library Closed 
  • March 9-13, Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • March 14-15, Saturday - Sunday: Library Closed
• Reading Days
  • April 28-29, Tuesday - Wednesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
• Final Exams
  • April 30, Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
  • May 1, Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm