In the Know @ the Bentley Library

[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.

Ever wondered how many hours the library's study rooms are booked or how many questions are asked at the Reference Desk over the course of a year? Check out the 2025 Bentley Library by the Numbers!

The Bentley University Library is excited to launch an Open Educational Resources (OER) web series for faculty and staff during the month of March.

The OER web series consists of three parts, each lasting for approximately 30-45 minutes. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom, allowing participants to engage in real-time discussions and ask questions. However, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, don't worry! Recordings of each session will be made available to all registered participants, ensuring that you won't miss out on any valuable content.

This February marks 100 years of honoring Black history, an initiative that first started in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week. 

The 17th annual Best Books display has arrived! Our display features more than 300 titles published in 2025 that have appeared on 18 year-end best books lists*, covering a broad selection of fiction and nonfiction across subjects and genres. Some of these books are bestsellers that you'll surely recognize, while others are critically acclaimed works that may have received less publicity or escaped your attention. 

Join us on Wednesday, February 4, for Hearts & Yarns, a relaxed, creative drop-in crafting session with a heart themed twist!

We’ll provide the supplies and guidance—just bring your imagination! Whether you knit, crochet, weave, sew, or dabble in other fiber arts, this is a great chance to share your skills or learn something new.

New to crafting? Come observe, ask questions, and get inspired in a friendly, no-pressure environment.

As we begin 2026, not only can we celebrate the New Year, but we can also celebrate a slew of artistic works that have become free for everyone to use. At the beginning of the calendar year, copyright expires for certain works, and they enter the public domain (PD). Works in the PD are not protected by copyright and are freely available for public use.

This video highlights some of the most notable works to enter the PD in 2026.  

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. 

The Bentley University History Department and the RSM Art Gallery are pleased to present African American Cemeteries: Between Erasure and Restoration, photographs and texts by Pauline Peretz and Endika. 

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: