Library Hours
Fall 2025 Hours (Aug. 25 - Nov. 30)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Finals Extended Hours (Dec. 1 - Dec. 12)
Monday, Dec. 1: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Tuesday, Dec. 2: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Wednesday, Dec. 3: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Thursday, Dec. 4: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Friday, Dec. 5: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 6: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 7: 1:00pm - 12:00 midnight
Monday, Dec. 8: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Tuesday, Dec. 9: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Thursday, Dec. 11: 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Friday, Dec. 12: 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Library will be closed on the following dates:
- Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day)
- Thursday - Saturday, Nov. 27 - Nov. 29 (Thanksgiving recess)
- Saturday, Dec. 13 (Winter Break)
- Sunday, Dec. 14 (Winter Break)
The Library will be open partial days on the following dates:
- Wednesday, Nov. 25: 8:00am - 3:00pm (Day before Thanksgiving)
- Sunday, Nov. 30: 6:00pm - 11:00pm (Sunday of Thanksgiving recess)
On particular holidays and during weather emergencies, Library hours may vary from those given above. For the latest information, please call the Circulation Desk at (914) 251-6401 or the 24-hour weather emergency hotline at (914) 251-7500
Reference Hours:
Monday - Friday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reference librarians are available to help you in-person at the joint Service Desk.
We’re also here to help you virtually. You can text a Librarian at (914) 873-1711, chat with us, email us at ask@purchase.libanswers.com, or make a video research appointment.
Outside of local reference hours, you can email your subject liaison librarian or use the 24/7 Chat service to get help from librarians across the U.S.
Technology Assistance Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Unstaffed
For technology help and troubleshooting, please visit the Technology Assistance Office in room 1002B on the first floor of the Library, near the elevator.
Outside of these hours, please contact CTS through their Video Chat Support service.
Weather Emergencies / Inclement Weather:
If the campus declares a weather emergency:
The Library will remain open on a revised schedule when classes are canceled and campus offices closed due to inclement weather. During these weather emergencies, a campus announcement will be made indicating library hours and hours will be posted on the library web page.
When the College has a Delayed Opening, the Library’s hours are:
Monday - Friday: Open at 10:30am. The Library will close at its regular closing time.
Saturday & Sunday: Regular hours
When the College has an early dismissal, the Library’s hours are:
Monday-Thursday: Close at 8:00pm
Friday: Close at 3:00pm
Saturday: Close at 5:00pm
Sunday: Close at 8:00pm
When the College has a full day closure, the Library’s hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Circulation services will be available. Other services may be curtailed. During intersessions, the Library may close earlier than its normal intersession hours.