We are open from NOON to 10pm on Monday, January 19.
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Library Adjusted Hours on MLK Day
Category: Library Announcements
Library Hours for Winter Term
Winter Term 2026 Hours
January 5 – March 17
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm (swipe entry only 6pm-10pm)
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 5pm (swipe entry only)
Sunday: Noon – 10pm (swipe entry only)
Please note: the card swipe for the Upjohn Library Commons is located on the accessible pole at the edge of the circular brick.
College Archives and Rare Book Room
Hours for the College Archives and Rare Book Room are on their websites. You can also make an appointment to use materials in person in the Archives or Rare Book Room, or we can answer your questions via email or Teams. Contact us at archives@kzoo.edu or rarebookroom@kzoo.edu.
Other Services
Other services in the building (Writing Center, Help Desk, etc.) have other hours. Please check their websites for details.
Fall Exam and Break Hours
The Library has modified hours for fall finals and break.
Fall Exam Hours
Sunday, November 23: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday, November 24: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Note: The library is card swipe only after 6pm on weekdays and all hours on weekends.
Thursday, November 27 – Sunday, November 30: CLOSED
Winter Break Hours: Monday, December 1 – Tuesday, December 23
Monday – Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
The library will be closed December 24th – January 4th
Winter Term hours start Monday, January 5th
Library hours are always updated on our website
Constitution Day: September 17
Celebrate the United States Constitution!
To mark this year’s Constitution Day (Wednesday, September 17th), the Library has compiled a guide of resources, including primary source documents, to provide the College community with information about one of America’s most important documents.
Established by Congress in 2004, Constitution Day recognizes the ratification of the U.S. constitution on September 17, 1787. The law, introduced by Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, requires all educational institutions receiving federal funds provide information and instruction about the Constitution on September 17th each year.
Library Hours Fall 2025
The Library is here for you this Fall Term!
Fall Term 2025 Hours
September 14 – November 25
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm (swipe entry only 6pm-10pm)
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 5pm (swipe entry only)
Sunday: Noon – 10pm (swipe entry only)
Please note: the card swipe for the Upjohn Library Commons is located on the accessible pole at the edge of the circular brick.
College Archives and Rare Book Room
Hours for the College Archives and Rare Book Room are on their websites. You can also make an appointment to use materials in person in the Archives or Rare Book Room, or we can answer your questions via email or Teams. Contact us at archives@kzoo.edu or rarebookroom@kzoo.edu.
Other Services
Other services in the building (Writing Center, Center for New Media Design, Media Services, Help Desk, etc.) have other hours. Please check their websites for details.
ULC Building Closed Friday, August 1
The Upjohn Library Commons building will be closed on August 1 due to a planned campus electrical outage.
What This Means for You
During this brief closure, all library facilities will be unavailable, including:
- Study spaces
- Computer labs
- Book checkout and returns
- Digital resource access from within the building
Alternative Resources
We understand this may disrupt your research plans. However, you can use these alternatives:
- Online digital resources will remain accessible remotely
- Campus computer labs in Hicks will be open
- Many library staff members will be available via email and Teams chat support from 9am to 2pm
Advance Planning
We recommend:
- Planning alternative study locations
- Checking out materials before August 1
- Utilizing our online databases and e-resources
Library Hours for 2025 Spring Finals and Summer Break
Library Finals Hours, Spring Term 2025
Saturday, June 7: Noon – 10pm
Sunday, June 8: 11am – 10pm
Monday, June 9: 8am – 10pm
Tuesday, June 10: 8am – 10pm
Library Summer Break Hours
Wednesday, June 11 – Sunday, June 15
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 31
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Tuesday, September 2 – Tuesday, September 9
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED Independence Day Holiday: Friday, July 4
CLOSED Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Therapy Dogs in the Library TODAY!
The Library will host therapy dogs TODAY, June 5, in the lobby.
Stop by between 3:00pm and 4:30pm to get some puppy love!
Therapy Dogs in the Library 10th Week
Relax and relieve some stress by spending a few minutes petting a furry animal friend! Therapy dogs will visit the Kalamazoo College Library lobby on Thursday, June 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Memorial Day Library Hours
The Library’s hours change for Memorial Day:
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Noon – 10pm.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27. Enjoy the day!