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.
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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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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[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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[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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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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The Bentley University Library is excited to launch an Open Educational Resources (OER) web series for faculty and staff during the month of March.
The OER web series consists of three parts, each lasting for approximately 30-45 minutes. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom, allowing participants to engage in real-time discussions and ask questions. However, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, don't worry! Recordings of each session will be made available to all registered participants, ensuring that you won't miss out on any valuable content.
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This February marks 100 years of honoring Black history, an initiative that first started in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week.
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The 17th annual Best Books display has arrived! Our display features more than 300 titles published in 2025 that have appeared on 18 year-end best books lists*, covering a broad selection of fiction and nonfiction across subjects and genres. Some of these books are bestsellers that you'll surely recognize, while others are critically acclaimed works that may have received less publicity or escaped your attention.
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Join us on Wednesday, February 4, for Hearts & Yarns, a relaxed, creative drop-in crafting session with a heart themed twist!
We’ll provide the supplies and guidance—just bring your imagination! Whether you knit, crochet, weave, sew, or dabble in other fiber arts, this is a great chance to share your skills or learn something new.
New to crafting? Come observe, ask questions, and get inspired in a friendly, no-pressure environment.
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