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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Disability Awareness Week Display & Resources from Student Accessibility Services and the Library

By Guest Author

March 23–March 27 is Disability Awareness Week at Bentley!

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The Ever-Present Library Doomsday Machine: The Story of the Ongoing Serial Crisis and the Quest for Open Access to Stop It

By James Thibeault

The Rise of the Doomsday Machine

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On Display - Bending Time: Stories of Time Travel, Alternate Timelines, and Shifting Realities

By Lisa Curtin

We all recently advanced our clocks by one hour, springing forward into longer days and later sunsets.

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On View in the RSM Art Gallery: Ideas to Postpone the End of the World by Julia Csekö

By Lisa Curtin

The RSM Gallery is pleased to present “Ideas to Postpone the End of the World” a solo exhibition by Julia Csekö, titled in homage to the book by renowned Brazilian Indigenous activist and leader, Ailton Krenak. The exhibition features Csekö’s socially engaged text-based works, from her wearable welcome dresses, storied flags, and paintings from the Speaking Truth to Power series. 

We invite you to celebrate the opening of the exhibit with us on Thursday, March 19. An artist talk will begin at 5:00 p.m. and a reception follows from 5:30–7:00pm.  

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Spring Break Hours: Saturday, March 7–Sunday, March 15

By Lisa Curtin

It's been a loooong winter, and spring break can't come soon enough! The library is open with modified hours during the break - stop in to borrow books and movies, catch up on some work, or just to enjoy the quiet. Please check our spring break schedule before visiting to make sure we are open. 

Spring Break Hours 
Saturday, March 7–Sunday, March 15

Saturday 3/7 & Sunday 3/8:
closed

Monday 3/9–Friday 3/13:
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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Bentley CWB Staff Picks for Women's History Month

By Kimberly Morin

To celebrate Women's History Month, we invited the Center for Women and Business to share their must-read favorites. They came through with fantastic suggestions—presenting this year’s CWB Staff Picks

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B for Bentley: A Crafting Drop‑In Event | Wed. March 4th, 5-6pm

By Kimberly Morin

Take a breather from midterms and join us this Wednesday for a relaxed, hands on crafting session about stitching, embroidering, and embellishing—all things letters, especially creating your own letter B!

We’ll have plenty of supplies and guidance on hand. Just bring your creativity! Whether you enjoy cross stitching, knitting, crocheting, weaving, sewing, or exploring any other fiber arts, this is a perfect chance to share your skills or try something new.

New to crafting? Come observe, ask questions, and get inspired in a friendly, no-pressure environment.

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Winter Storm Hours Update: Library Open 4:00-10:00pm on Tuesday, February 24

By Lisa Curtin

[Updated February 23, 8:35 p.m.]

Bentley University has canceled day classes on Tuesday, February 24, with a decision about evening classes forthcoming. The Library will be open on Tuesday from 4:00-10:00pm. 

For official updates about the status of the University, check the Bentley University website

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Storm Closing: Library Closing at 6pm Sunday, February 22 & Closed Monday, February 23

By Lisa Curtin

[Updated 2/22/26 at 3:05pm - Bentley has announced that classes are canceled and campus is closed on Monday, February 23.]

Due to the impending snowstorm, the Bentley Library will be closing at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. 

For official updates about the status of the University, check the Bentley University website. If the University closes on Monday, the Library will also be closed.

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Bentley Library by the Numbers: 2025 Year in Review

By Lisa Curtin

Ever wondered how many hours the library's study rooms are booked or how many questions are asked at the Reference Desk over the course of a year? Check out the 2025 Bentley Library by the Numbers!

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