In the Know @ the Bentley Library

This June we are celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a book and film display that emphasizes intersectional queer communities.

Update 7/11/2023: Summer Session 2 starts today and we have made a slight adjustment to our evening hours. The library will close at 9:00pm Sunday–Thursday until the end of summer session 2. Always remember to check our online calendar before heading in for the most up to date information.

The library's regular summer hours will be in effect during Bentley's Summer Sessions I and II — Tuesday, May 30–Monday, August 21:

The library will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular summer session hours will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, café, and IT Help Desk hours.

The Bentley Library will be closed on Thursday, May 25, to allow all library staff to participate in our annual Professional Development Day. Regular hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26. The IT Help Desk will remain open from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and can be accessed using the main Help Desk entrance (facing Jennison). 

The end of the academic year, while exciting, also brings us a touch of sadness as we say farewell to our Class of '23 student assistants. We would not be able to provide the services we do without their support and dedication to the library. It is our long held and much loved tradition to dedicate a book in our collection to show our appreciation. Each student is asked to select a title that is meaningful to them; we then add a special book plate in their honor.

The RSM Art Gallery is excited to announce that EVOLUTION, a selection of paintings and drawings by Boston-based artist John Guthrie, opens on Saturday, May 13. To celebrate, the Gallery is hosting an Artist Talk and Opening Reception on May 13 from 5:00–7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

When final exams end on May 11th so will the library's regular semester schedule! Please note the following changes to our hours for the remainder of the month of May, including the week of May undergraduate intensive classes and the Memorial Day holiday. Regular summer hours begin when Summer Session I starts on Tuesday, May 30. To view the library's full summer schedule, including research help hours, please view the online hours calendar. 

The library is hosting three events on Reading Day to encourage you to take some time off from studying to refresh and recharge your mind and body. Stop by for snacks and drinks starting at 11:00 a.m. and then stick around for some button making and a Street Art Workshop with Percy Fortini Wright in the afternoon! Full details are provided below.

Extended study hours for final exams will begin on Monday, May 1. Early birds take note that the library will open at 6:30 a.m. on all weekdays, and for our night owls the building will stay open until 2:00 a.m., excluding Friday & Saturday.

Monday, May 1 - Thursday, May 4: 
6:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. 

Friday, May 5:
6:30 a.m. – midnight 

As this year’s Spring Day concert is being held on the Library Quad, the library as well as all our building partners (the Writing Center and the IT Help Desk) will be closed on Saturday, April 29th. The IT Help Desk will be providing remote support from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday – visit their website for contact information.