Category: Library Announcements

Constitution Day: September 17

Posted on by Kelly Frost

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

Posted on by Kelly Frost

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

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

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

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

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 10th Week

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki
Photo of two therapy dogs

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

Spring Printing Press Pop-Up

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

Join us on Wednesday, April 30 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for a spring printing press pop-up n celebration of May Day and the warm weather arriving.

Stop by the Upjohn Library Commons Lobby to get your own hand-printed card! The Kalamazoo College’s A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is bringing out its small printing press for students to hand press cards with a selected quote about May.