In the Know @ the Bentley Library

The library's hours during Summer Session I and II are:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

They work at the Library as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 2:00 a.m. During finals, they're even here between 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Filling printers with paper, processing new books, and assisting library users are just a few of their responsibilities. Who are these people? They are your fellow Falcons who work at the Bentley Library. As a small token of thanks, we ask our seniors to select a book or film, which is then affixed with a bookplate in their name. This year, dedications have been made on behalf of these Class of 2015 graduates: 

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The library’s hours change for the period of time after finals end and before the start of summer session. Hours will change again when summer session classes begin on Monday, May 18. Please note that the Deloitte Café/Einstein’s closes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, for the duration of the summer.

Library Hours Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 17, 2015

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 8th)

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is an exhibit of 100 drawings created by Australian artist Tony Schwensen during a durational performance on April 25, 2015 - Anzac Day in the artist's home country. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, the beginning of the first major military campaign fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I.

The Bentley Library will be open for 24-hour access most days* of final exams period, beginning on Monday, April 27 (two days before Reading Day) and ending on Thursday, May 7 (the last day of exams). See the detailed schedule below for complete information. Please note the weekend exceptions on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, marked the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the major league color barrier. Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated annually since 2004 by Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires, who don #42 on their jerseys in honor of Robinson and his historic career.

The library has modified hours during the Patriots' Day holiday weekend. On Sunday, April 19, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 20, we will open late at 10:00 a.m. The Deloitte Café/Einstein's has also adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday.

Saturday, April 18: (no changes) library: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. café: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19: library: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. café: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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