In the Know @ the Bentley Library

As the academic year comes to a close, we sadly have to say farewell to our Class of ’26 student employees. The library would not be what it is without their commitment and support.

Bentley Library is pleased to announce that we have expanded our museum pass program to include the Concord Museum!

Throughout final exams period the library modifies our hours on most days to open earlier and close later than normal. This semester extended study hours will begin on Monday, April 27.

The library will open early at 7:00 a.m. on all weekdays starting on Monday, April 27 and stay open until 2:00 a.m. starting Tuesday, April 28, with the exception of Friday and Saturday when we will close at 9:00 p.m.

Take a break from studying and join us on Thursday, April 30, for

As in years past, Bentley Library will be closed on Spring Day, April 25th, in order to allow our student staff to enjoy the day with their classmates. No access to the building will be permitted and library services will not be available. The IT Help Desk will be open 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday – visit their website for contact information.  

You can’t spell EARTH without ART! This year in celebration of Earth Day, Bentley Library is partnering with the BSLCE and Collins Creative Corner to encourage the Bentley Community to make, look at, and read about eco-art and sustainable design to find ways to connect to nature and one another and imagine better climate futures.

Bentley Library will be open throughout the Patriots' Day holiday weekend with some minor modifications to our normal hours of operation on Sunday and Monday:

Saturday, April 18:
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Sunday, April 19:
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Monday, April 20:
10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. 

Join Michelle Lougee for a community building Fiber Arts workshop hosted at Collins Creative Corner sponsored by Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE) and Bentley Library. Our project is simple and sustainable - a fabric scrap stuffie! This is an inclusive event to foster community and engagement. All are welcome! Materials provided!

Click here to RSVP

Celebrate the season with us as we dive into a relaxed, hands‑on crafting session all about floral fiber arts—especially crocheted flowers! Whether you’re excited to stitch, embroider, or bring a bouquet of flowers to life, we’ll explore a variety of techniques to help your creativity blossom.

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.

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