Happy Spring Semester, everyone! We are excited to have the building buzzing with energy again. We know getting back into the academic groove can be a challenge, so we’ve rounded up a few quick reminders to help you navigate our spaces and services. Whether you're looking to study, print, research, or relax, here’s your refresher on making the most of the library this semester.
Library HoursDuring the spring semester the normal library hours are:
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The Bentley Library is happy to serve as a drop-in space for all community members to explore, discover, and reflect on readings from our book display honoring MLK Day.
Book selections for this special display include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s own words, as well as his contemporaries, and books by current advocates who were influenced by Dr. King.
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The library is back from break! For the next two weeks the we'll be open with reduced hours until spring classes start. Please note that we will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular library hours resume when the spring semester starts on January 20.
Library Hours January 5–January 19Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
closed
Bentley Library will be closed during the University's winter break — Saturday, December 20 through Sunday, January 4. All staffed services will be unavailable during the break. The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please anticipate longer turnaround times for any items you request or questions you submit while we are closed.
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The library will be closed during the University's winter break (December 20-January 4), but our online resources are always open! Current Bentley students, faculty, and staff can access museum passes, ebook and audiobook collections, streaming films, online newspapers, and research databases via the library website. When we reopen on January 5 you are welcome to come in and enjoy the library's spaces and collections!
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Please note the following changes to the library's hours for the period of time after finals end and before winter break begins:
Tuesday, December 16 (last day of exams)
7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 – Thursday, December 18
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 19
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Before we turn the page on 2025, library staff are ready to reveal their favorite reads of the year! Here are some of the books that they loved - maybe you'll find a few to add to your 2026 reading list.
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UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, extended study hours for final exams will now begin on Monday, December 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The library will open at 7:00 a.m. on all weekdays during exam period and stay open until 2:00 a.m. (excluding Friday & Saturday when we will be closing at 9:00 p.m.).
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RSM Art Gallery is proud to present The Multipliers, a Student Exhibition of art, design, and creative works. Please join us as we celebrate this showcase of Bentley student creativity at the opening reception on Friday, December 5, from 5:00-7:00pm.
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As we head into the last stretch of the semester, we want to ask for your cooperation in making the library a beneficial environment for all. The end of the semester can be a tense and stressful time with upcoming deadlines and more people tend to be in the building working on different projects.
Here are some reminders and tips about how to get the most from your visit to the library while remaining respectful of your fellow Falcons:
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