Library Hours
Summer 2022 Hours (Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, August 28)
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:45pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Exceptions: The Library will be closed the following dates:
- Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)
- Monday, June 13 (all-staff retreat)
- Monday, June 20 (Juneteenth Observed)
- Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)
- Wednesday, August 17 and Friday, August 19 (electrical shutdown days).
Only current Purchase College students, staff, and faculty with valid MORE Cards are allowed in the Library. The Library is open only for official college business and is not open to the general public, in keeping with College Visitor Policy. See also the Library’s updated Guest policy. Masks must be worn at all times in the Library, per College policy.
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.
Spring 2022 Semester
Reference Desk Hours:
January 31, 2022- May 20, 2022
Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm*
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm*
Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Unstaffed
*Reference ends at 4:00pm when the Library closes at 4:45pm.
Reference librarians are available to help you virtually as well. You can chat with us, text us at (914) 873-1711, or make a zoom research appointment.
Outside of in-person and 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.
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, relocated to room 1002B on the first floor of the Library, near the elevator.
Outside of these hours, please contact CTS through their Zoom 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.