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
Can you believe it's already time for fall break? While we hope you'll all enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation, the library is here for you if you need us! We will remain open during the break with some adjustments to our normal operating hours on Sunday and Monday.
FALL BREAK HOURS
Saturday 10/11, Sunday 10/12, and Monday 10/13
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10/14
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will start our regular fall semester hours at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2. For more information about library, research help, café, and IT Help Desk hours, please view the online hours calendar.
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In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the library will be closed Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6. Regular summer hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, and IT Help Desk hours.
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In observance of Juneteenth, the library will be closed Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20. The library reopens and resumes summer hours on Monday, June 23, at 8:00 a.m. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, and IT Help Desk hours.
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The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular summer session hours resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. View the online calendar for complete hours information.
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The library's summer schedule will be in effect starting May 10. We will resume our normal hours of operation when fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 2.
SUMMER HOURS: MAY 10 – SEPTEMBER 1
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
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