Library Hours & Events Calendar for Fall 2026

August 22–December 12

Remember to bring your Viking Card for access to the library after 5 p.m. and on weekends.
When the library is closed: Remote/Off-Campus Access to Library Resources.

Fall 2026 building hours

Regular hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Exceptional hours

  • Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23: Closed
  • Tuesday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day — Library open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 25: Library open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday–Sunday, December 12–13: Closed

Finals Week extended hours

  • Friday, December 4: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 5: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 6: 1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Monday–Thursday, December 7–10: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Intersession hours

  • Monday–Friday, December 15–23, 2026: Library open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday, January 4–8, 2027: Library open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

University holidays

  • Monday, September 7: Labor Day
  • Tuesday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day (Library open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day
  • Thursday–Sunday, November 26–29: Thanksgiving Holidays

Fall semester begins Saturday, August 22.
Last day of classes is Friday, December 4.
Finals are scheduled for December 7–11.

See the University Academic Calendar for more information about semester schedules and holidays.

Ask a Librarian chat hours

Our chat service is available during the following hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Service point contacts

Please call to confirm current service-point hours.

Library Help Desk

Available whenever the building is open

  • General library assistance: (216) 687-2478
  • Research help: (216) 687-5300

Librarians are available for in-person research assistance
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Special Collections

(216) 687-2449
Open by appointment

University Archives

(216) 687-2449
Open by appointment

Service point hours are subject to change.

Meetings, Instruction & Events Calendar

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