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
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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