Hours
Library hours vary throughout the year. Please be sure to check the exceptions listed below each semester or session after checking the hours. Service points throughout the library may also have different hours.
Spring Semester Hours
Monday, Jan. 16 – Sunday, May 21
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
Tuesday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Sunday | 12:00 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
Spring Semester Exceptions and Holidays
Day | Hours |
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Monday, Jan. 16 | 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 18 – Monday, Feb. 20 | Closed |
Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Friday, Feb. 24 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 25 | Closed |
Tuesday, April 4 | 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 5 – Thursday, April 6 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Friday, April 7 | 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Saturday, April 8 – Sunday, April 9 | Closed |
Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, May 3 – Tuesday, May 16 (ends at 5:30 p.m.) | Open 24/7 |
Wednesday, May 17 – Friday, May 19 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Saturday, May 20 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Sunday, May 21 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Summer Intercession Hours
Monday, May 22 – Sunday, June 4 and Monday, Aug. 13 – Wednesday, Aug. 30
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Summer Intercession Exceptions and Holidays
Day | Hours |
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Friday, May 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Monday, May 29 | Closed |
Sunday, Aug. 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Summer Semester Hours
Monday, June 5 – Sunday, Aug. 13
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Summer Semester Exceptions and Holidays
Day | Hours |
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Monday, June 19 | Closed |
Monday, July 3 - Tuesday, July 4 | Closed |
Library Service Points
Research Help Desk and Online Chat
Fall & Spring Semesters:
- Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
Breaks & Summer Semesters:
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
The Research Help Desk and Online Chat are closed on staff holidays when classes are not in session.
Archives and Special Collections
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
Archives and Special Collections is closed on staff holidays.
Sound and Image Media Studios
Visit the Sound and Image Media Studios website for hours.
MakerLab
The MakerLab is open an accessible to authorized users during building hours. Consultations must be requested 24 hours in advance by emailing makerlab@brandeis.edu
Automation Lab
The Automation Lab is open and accessible to authorized users during building hours. Consultations must be requested 24 hours in advance by emailing makerlab@brandeis.edu.
Digital Humanities Lab
The Digital Humanities Lab is open and accessible to authorized users during building hours. Consultations must be requested 24 hours in advance by emailing makerlab@brandeis.edu.
Other Services
ITS Technology Help Desk
Visit the ITS Technology Help Desk page for current hours.
Writing Center
Visit the Writing Center website for current hours.
Starbucks Farber
Visit the Brandeis Hospitality website for current hours.