Campus & Community

Libraries’ Fall 2024 Hours and Welcome Week Activities

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

ϲ Libraries’ Fall 2024 regular hours will take effect Sunday, Aug. 25, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 17. Regular hours, excluding exceptions, are as follows, with full details .

  • Bird Library
    • Lower level to second floor:
      • Monday through Thursday: 24 hours
      • Friday: Closes at 10 p.m.
      • Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Sunday: Reopens at 10 a.m.
    • Floors three to five:
      • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to midnight
      • Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight
    • Sixth floor, including Special Collections Research Center:
      • Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays to 7 p.m.
  • Carnegie Library
    • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • King + King Architecture Library
    • Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • College of Law Library
    • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

The Libraries is participating in several Welcome Week activities as students return to campus, including:

  • Family Lounge outside of Bird Library (Einhorn Walk side) and Carnegie Library (Shaw Quadrangle entrance) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 22, from 12 to 4 p.m. each day. Students, their families and supporters are invited to take a break from moving into the residence halls to learn about the Libraries. Snacks and beverages will be provided, as well as Libraries information. Library tours will be available by request.
  • Welcome Fest in Bird Library’s First Floor on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All students are invited to attend this open house-style event with tables highlighting the many offerings of the Libraries, several partners and other campus departments. Students can stop by to participate in raffles, snacks and a “passport” activity encouraging participants to visit all tables.