Updated: May 23rd, 2025

The Schlesinger Library building is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Schlesinger Library Reading Room is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:45pm, with the building closing to researchers at 5:00pm. Please review current access policies. Please note that if it is your first visit to the Library, you will be required to show a photo ID at the reception desk on the first floor.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 29th is Harvard Commencement and there will be restricted access to Radcliffe Yard. If you have not already made arrangements to visit the Reading Room, we are not able to accommodate any additional visitors on Thursday, May 29th, and we apologize for any inconvenience. More details are available in the Planning a Visit guide.

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

While masks are not required in the Reading Room, we have a supply of masks available in the Reading Room for anyone interested. For assistance, please ask at the desk.