24-Hour Library Access for Exams Period
The library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22 (last day of exams).
*Please note the weekend exception:
The library will close at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night and reopen at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning – because everyone should take a little break from studying!
Monday, December 14 – Saturday, December 19:
24 hour access
Open at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14 and remain open until
9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19
*Saturday, December 19:
Close at 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 – Tuesday, December 22:
24 hour access
Open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 20 and remain open until
9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22
What to expect during the extended hours:
- The Library is implementing card-swipe access during the overnight hours. From midnight until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday (12/15-12/19), and Sunday-Tuesday (12/20-12/22) only Bentley ID card holders will be able to enter the Library, using the card-swipe box to the left of the building’s front entrance.
- Reference services will not be available during the extended late-night hours.
Take a Paws on Reading Day
On Reading Day (Tuesday, December 15) from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., a Take a Paws team will be in the Library’s Art Gallery with huggable dogs for some stress-free moments as you prepare for final exams. Come by and enjoy some puppy love!
For more information about the library or cafe hours please view the full hours calendar.
Best of luck with your finals, and have a wonderful winter break!

This semester the library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 8 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18 (the last day of exams).
This semester the library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30a.m. on Monday, April 28th (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00p.m. on Thursday, May 8th (the last day of exams).
This semester the library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 9 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19 (last day of exams).
Thank you to the Develop U Peer Educators for their assistance and co-sponsorship of “Stress-Less”.
This semester the library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30am on Monday, April 29 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00pm on Thursday, May 9 (last day of exams).
Our ’round the clock schedule starts at 7:30AM on Monday, December 10 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00PM on Thursday, December 20 (last day of exams). *Please note the Saturday night/Sunday morning exception – because everyone should take a little break from studying!