Library Hours
Spring 2026 Hours (Jan. 21 - May 2)
Thursday, Feb. 5th: Closed
Wednesday, Feb. 4th: Closed
Monday, Jan. 26th: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Spring Recess Hours (Mar. 21 - Mar. 29)
Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 21 and 22: Closed
Monday - Friday, Mar. 23 - Mar. 27: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 28 and Mar. 29: Closed
Spring Recess Hours (May 3 - May 12)
Sunday, May 3: 1:00pm - 12:00am
Monday, May 4: 8:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday, May 5: 8:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday, May 6: 8:00am - 12:00am
Thursday, May 7: 8:00am - 12:00am
Friday, May 8: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, May 9: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday, May 10: 1:00pm - 12:00am
Monday, May 11: 8:00am-12:00am
Tuesday, May 12: 8:00am - 12:00am
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 Feb 3-4, 2026:
Monday - Friday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reference librarians are available 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:
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.