In the Know @ the Bentley Library

RSM Art Gallery proudly presents The Resurrection of Ifé Franklin, a solo exhibition of drawings and mixed media sculptures by Ifé Franklin, whose multi-genre artistic practice is inspired by slave narratives, dreams, dance, song, and visions. All are invited to the artist talk and opening reception on Thursday, January 23, 5:00-7:00pm. The talk will start at 5:00pm and reception follows from 5:30-7:00pm. We hope you can join us!

We are excited to announce our 16th annual Best Books display! Our display features more than 250 titles published in 2024 that have appeared on 17 year-end best books lists*, covering a broad selection of fiction and nonfiction across subjects and genres. Some of these books are bestsellers that you'll surely recognize, while others are critically acclaimed works that may have received less publicity or escaped your attention. 

We're back from break! For the next two weeks the library will be open with reduced hours until spring classes start. Please note that we will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Monday–Thursday 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
closed

Bentley Library will be closed during the University's winter break — Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, January 5. All staffed services will be unavailable during the break. The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m.

The library's doors will be closed during winter break, but our online resources are always open! Current Bentley students, faculty, and staff can access ebook and audiobook collections, streaming films, online newspapers, and most research databases via the library website using a Bentley email address and password.

EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS 

Please note the following changes to the library's hours for the period of time after finals end and before winter break begins:

Tuesday, December 17 (last day of exams)
7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18 & Thursday, December 19
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

As the year comes to a close, some of our staff are eager to share their favorite books of 2024! From gripping novels to insightful nonfiction, here are the books that kept us turning pages this year:

Extended study hours for final exams will begin on Monday, December 9 (the day before Reading Day). The library will open at 7:00 a.m. on all weekdays during exam period and stay open until 2:00 a.m. (excluding Friday & Saturday when we will be closing at 9:00 p.m.). 

Additionally, the library’s classroom on the lower level (room 11) will be open throughout exams as a bonus quiet study space to accommodate more students. We expect the library to be busy during exams—please be respectful of those studying around you.   

Check out these Reading Day Relief events at the library! Starting at 11:00am on Tuesday you can enjoy drinks and snacks and make a fun winter decoration using upcycled magazine paper with the curator of the RSM Art Gallery. Then, pop in to our friendship bracelet, button making, and crochet activities. We're closing out Reading Day with our first-ever board game night, co-sponsored by the Bentley Association of Board & Tabletop Games (BABT). Please stop in to as many as you can.

Bentley Library will close for Thanksgiving Break at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26. The building will reopen and library services will resume on Sunday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m.

THANKSGIVING BREAK HOURS

Tuesday 11/26
7:30am–10:00pm

Wednesday, 11/27–Saturday 11/30
CLOSED

Sunday 12/1
1:00pm–12:00am