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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Memorial Day Holiday Closure: Monday, May 26

By Lisa Curtin

The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular summer session hours resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. View the online calendar for complete hours information.

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Join the Big Library Read May 15-29: Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges

By Kimberly Morin

Hey everyone! Ready for a summer reading adventure? The Big Library Read is back, and this time, we're diving into Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges from May 15-29.

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Congratulations to our Class of '25 Student Employees!

By Anne Jorgensen

As another academic year comes to a close, we find ourselves saying farewell to some of our beloved student employees. While we are excited for them to embark on new and exciting journeys, we can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for all they’ve contributed to our library. Their hard work and dedication have been instrumental in keeping our doors open and ensuring the highest level of service.

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Summer Hours at the Library

By Lisa Curtin

The library's summer schedule will be in effect starting May 10. We will resume our normal hours of operation when fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 2.

SUMMER HOURS: MAY 10 – SEPTEMBER 1

Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
closed

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Thursday May 1 - Reading Day Relief & Crafternoon! Snacks, Bubbles, Bracelets, Buttons, Board Games with BABT & more.

By Lisa Curtin

Check out these Reading Day Relief and final exams period stress reducers at t

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Extended Hours for Final Exams: Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 8

By Lisa Curtin

Throughout final exams period the library modifies our hours on most days to open earlier and close later than normal. This semester extended study hours will begin on Wednesday, April 30.

The library will open early at 7:00 a.m. on all weekdays and stay open until 2:00 a.m. with the exception of Friday and Saturday when we will close at 9:00 p.m.

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Hours Alert! Library Closed Saturday, April 26 for Spring Day

By Lisa Curtin

The library will be closed on Saturday, April 26, to accommodate the Spring Day concert being held on the Library Quad. No access to the building will be permitted and library services will not be available. The IT Help Desk will be providing remote support from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday – visit their website for contact information.  

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Books and Wellbeing: Little Free Library Lands at the WellNest Lounge

By Lisa Curtin, Donna Bacchiocchi

Bentley Library is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new addition to our campus—the Little Free Library (LFL) at the WellNest in Copley North! This charming little library is designed to resemble the Bentley Library, complete with its recognizable clock tower, bringing a touch of our library's beauty to this new student space.

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Celebrate Earth Day & National Poetry Month with Nature Poetry!

By Kimberly Morin

April is National Poetry Month, and with Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, our library is excited to celebrate both events with a special pop-up display featuring a collection of nature poems.

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Special Holiday Hours: Sunday April 20 & Monday April 21

By Lisa Curtin

The library will be open throughout the long holiday weekend with some minor modifications to our normal hours of operation on Sunday and Monday. 

Saturday, April 19:
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Sunday, April  20:
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 

Monday, April 21:
(no classes)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. 

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