Library Hours
Fall 2026 Hours (Aug. 24-Dec. 11)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7: CLOSED
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: CLOSED
Thanksgiving Recess, Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 29: CLOSED
Final exam week: Dec. 7–11
Classes end: Friday, Dec. 11
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 :
Librarians are available Monday- Friday, 10am to 5pm at the Reference Desk, located at the shared service desk near the Library entrance. Drop by and say hi!
You can also chat with us, email us at ask@purchase.libanswers.com, or make a video research appointment.
See the Ask-a-Librarian page for in-person and virtual reference service hours and details.
Outside local staffing 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 Student Assistance Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Unstaffed
For technology help and troubleshooting, please visit the Technology Assistance Office in room 1002F on the first floor of the Library, near the elevator.
Outside of these hours, please contact CTS through their Live Help (video) support service.
Weather Emergencies / Inclement Weather:
If the campus declares a weather emergency:
During these weather emergencies, a campus announcement will be made indicating library hours and hours will be posted on the library web page.
When classes are moved to fully remote, the library will also only offer remote services.
See above for Reference Services and research assistance. For assistance with circulation and borrowing email the Circulation Team at lib.circ@purchase.edu. For questions about interlibrary loans (ILL) contact the team at lib.ill@purchase.edu.
When classes are meeting in-person and 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 classes are meeting in-person and 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
During intersessions, the Library may close earlier than its normal intersession hours.