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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Need a break from studying? Join us at the library for Reading Day Relief activities on Tuesday, December 9th! Here are the highlights:
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Now that the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, why not take a break with a Nintendo Switch from the Bentley Library?
The library’s Nintendo Switch consoles and games are available for you to borrow with your Bentley ID. Our Switch kits come with everything you need to connect to your TV or play on the go. Extra Joy-Cons are also available to borrow for multiplayer games as well as racing wheels!
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What does the library have other than books? Lots! We have gear to help you study, create, relax, and play.
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