Libraries’ Fall 2023 Hours and ӽ Welcome Activities
ӽ University Libraries’ Fall 2023 regular hours will take effect Sunday, August 27, and run through Tuesday, December 19. Regular hours, excluding exceptions, are as follows with :
Bird Library:
- Lower level to second floor: Open 24 hours Monday through Thursday, Friday closes at 10 p.m., Saturday open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 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. and 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. and 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., closed Saturdays and Sundays
The Libraries is participating in several ӽ Welcome activities as students return to campus, including:
- Family Lounge outside of Bird Library (Einhorn Walk side) and Carnegie Library (Shaw Quadrangle entrance) on Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24, from 12-4 p.m. each day. Students and their families 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 Library information. Library tours will be available by request.
- Welcome Fest on Bird Library’s first floor will be held on Thursday, August 31, 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, photos and a “passport” activity encouraging participants to visit all tables.
