The Library’s hours change for Memorial Day:
Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day): Noon – 10pm.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 31. Enjoy the day!
Memorial Day Library Hours
Category: Hours and Services
Library COVID Reminders for Spring Term
We are following the College guidelines on the Kalamazoo College COVID-19 Information website.
Masks and Distancing
Masks (covering nose and mouth) are optional in the Library.
Some areas in the building may still require masks. We encourage you to wear a face covering over your nose and mouth.
Food and Drink
Enjoy food and drink in the Book Club Café or outside.
Food and drink are not allowed in other parts of the Upjohn Library Commons building.
Wash Up
Wash your hands!
Please use hand sanitizer and disinfect surfaces.
Library Hours for Winter Term 2022 Finals and Break
Library Finals Hours, Winter Term 2022
Sunday, March 13: 11am – 10pm;
Monday, March 14: 8am – 10pm;
Tuesday, March 15: 8am – 10pm.
Library Break Hours
Wednesday, March 16 – Sunday- March 27
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Library Open MLK Day
We are open our regular hours on Monday, January 17: 8am – 10pm.
In celebration of the day, check out these titles recommended by Kalamazoo College Inclusive Excellence (KCIE) to engage with antiracist ideas and practices:
Library COVID Reminders for Winter Term
We are following the College guidelines on the Kalamazoo College COVID-19 Information website.
Masks and Distancing
Masks (covering nose and mouth) are REQUIRED in the Library building.
Masks are REQUIRED in all areas of the building, including study rooms. You may unmask in the Book Club if you are eating or drinking.
Food and Drink
Enjoy food and drink in the Book Club Café or outside.
Food and drink are not allowed in other parts of the Upjohn Library Commons building.
Wash Up
Wash your hands!
Please use hand sanitizer and disinfect surfaces.
Study Rooms Closed
Study Rooms Closed
Group and individual study areas are available on all floors of the Library. Please follow campus masking guidelines.
Library Closed Until January 3
The Library building is closed until January 3. Our online databases are still available.
Enjoy the break!
Winter Break Hours
The Library is open during Winter Break until December 21. Have a great break!
November 29 – December 21
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
December 22 – January 2: CLOSED
Fall Finals and Thanksgiving Break Hours
The Library has modified hours for fall finals and Thanksgiving break.
Fall Finals Hours
Sunday, 11/21: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.;
Monday, 11/22: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.;
Tuesday, 11/23: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Good luck – you’ll do great!!
Thanksgiving Break Hours
Wednesday, 11/24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 11/25 – Sunday 11/28: CLOSED
Study Rooms Unavailable for Remainder of Fall Term
Due to noncompliance with the Kalamazoo College masking guidelines and the Library’s food and drink policy, the first-come first-served study rooms in the Library are unavailable for the remainder of Fall Term.
The rooms affected are ULC 211, 212, 252, 253, 254, 255, and 319.
We are following the College guidelines on the Kalamazoo College COVID-19 Information website. As a reminder:
Masks and Distancing
Masks (covering nose and mouth) are required in the Library building.
Masks are required in all areas of the building. You may unmask in the Book Club if you are eating or drinking.
Food and Drink
Enjoy food and drink in the Book Club Café or outside.
Food and drink are not allowed in other parts of the Upjohn Library Commons building.
Wash Up
Wash your hands!
Please use hand sanitizer and disinfect surfaces.
COVID and Using the Library
The Library is here for you this Fall Quarter! We are following the College guidelines on the Kalamazoo College COVID-19 Information website.
Masks and Distancing
Masks (covering nose and mouth) are required in the Library building.
Remember to socially distance while you are in the Library building, especially on stairways, the elevator, and in seating areas. Six foot distances are marked at service points like the Circulation Desk.
Food and Drink
Enjoy food and drink in the Book Club Café or outside.
Food and drink are not allowed in other parts of the Upjohn Library Commons building.
Study Space
Classrooms are not available for checkout for study on evenings and weekends.
However, study rooms are available on a first come, first served basis on the second and third floors. There is also seating for study and at computers throughout the first, second, and third floors.
Wash Up
Wash your hands!
Please use hand sanitizer and disinfect surfaces.