Library Hours for Fall 2026
August 22-December 12
Remember to bring your Viking Card for access to the library after 5pm 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 8am-5pm
- Wednesday, November 25: Library open 8am-5pm
- 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 8am-5pm
- Monday-Friday, January 4-8, 2027: Library open 8am-5pm
University holidays
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day
- Tuesday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day (Library open 8am-5pm)
- 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.