Library Hours
COVID-19 Response Hours
The Library is open online! While the physical library remains closed, librarians and online resources are available. See the COVID-19 Library Services & Collections Guide for information on new e-books & databases, textbooks & course reserves, remote library instruction, due dates, renewals, returns, interlibrary loan, and virtual research help.
Zoom Reference Hours:
Summer 2021 (June 7 - August 24)*: Monday-Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Exceptions: No reference on July 5 (Independence Day observed) and August 11, 12, 13 (electrical shutdown days).
Contactless Pickup Hours:
Summer 2021 (June 1 - August 10): Tuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm EDT
By appointment only.
Contactless pickup hours are subject to change. In case of severe weather, contactless pickup may not be available. The Library will reach out to individuals that have scheduled pickups to inform them about unavailability due to weather.
Late Summer 2021 Hours (Aug. 16 - 27):
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:45pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Fall 2021 Hours (begins Aug. 30):
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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.
Summer 2021 Local
Virtual Reference Hours:
June 7 - August 24, 2021
Mondays - Fridays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Saturdays & Sundays: Unstaffed*
Reference librarians are available to help you live. You can chat with us, zoom with us, or text us at (914) 873-1711.
Outside of local virtual reference hours, you can email your subject liaison librarian or use the 24/7 Chat service to get help from librarians across NY State.
Fall & Spring Semester
Reference Desk Hours:
(not applicable during COVID-19)
Mondays - Thursdays: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Unstaffed*
* The Reference Desk will be staffed the first two weekends of Fall semester from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
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, the Library will adhere to the following schedules:
When the College has an Early Dismissal, the Library’s hours are:
- Sunday–Thursday: Close at 11:00pm
- Friday–Saturday: Close at 6:00pm
When the College has an All-Day Closure, the Library’s hours are:
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
- Monday –Thursday: 10:30am –11:00pm
- Friday: 10:30am –6:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am –6:00pm
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.
Circulation services will be available. Other services may be curtailed. During intersessions, the Library may close earlier than its normal intersession hours.