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.
[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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UPDATE: The library will remain closed on Monday, January 26th. We anticipate being able to reopen at 7:30am on Tuesday, January 27th.
Due to the impending storm, the library is planning on being open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 25th. However, should conditions rapidly deteriorate, we may close earlier to allow staff to safely get home.
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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.
During the spring semester the normal library hours are:
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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.
Monday–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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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.
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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Bentley Library will close for Thanksgiving Break at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25. The building will reopen and library services will resume on Sunday, November 30, at 12:00 p.m.
THANKSGIVING BREAK HOURS
Tuesday 11/25
7:30am–10:00pm
Wednesday, 11/26–Saturday 11/29
CLOSED
Sunday 11/30
12:00pm–12:00am