In the Know @ the Bentley Library

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:

The Bentley Library is happy to serve as a drop-in space for all community members to explore, discover, and reflect on readings from our book display honoring MLK Day.

Book selections for this special display include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s own words, as well as his contemporaries, and books by current advocates who were influenced by Dr. King.

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. 

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!

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.

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.).