Updated: May 12th, 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.

Commencement events will be happening on campus the week of May 26th. Please check back for updates regarding access to Radcliffe Yard in the coming weeks.

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.