Libraries’ Fall 2023 Hours and Syracuse Welcome Activities
Syracuse University Libraries’ Fall 2023 regular hours will take effect Sunday, August 27, and run through Tuesday, December 19. Regular hours, excluding exceptions, are as follows with full details available on the Library website:
Bird Library:
- Lower level to second floor: Open 24 hours Monday through Thursday, Friday closes at 10 p.m., Saturday open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday reopens at 10 a.m.
- Floors three to five: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to midnight, Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight
- Sixth floor, including Special Collections Research Center: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays to 7 p.m.
Carnegie Library: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
King + King Architecture Library: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
College of Law Library: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Saturdays and Sundays
The Libraries is participating in several Syracuse Welcome activities as students return to campus, including:
- Family Lounge outside of Bird Library (Einhorn Walk side) and Carnegie Library (Shaw Quadrangle entrance) on Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24, from 12-4 p.m. each day. Students and their families are invited to take a break from moving into the residence halls to learn about the Libraries. Snacks and beverages will be provided, as well as Library information. Library tours will be available by request.
- Welcome Fest on Bird Library’s first floor will be held on Thursday, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All students are invited to attend this open house-style event with tables highlighting the many offerings of the Libraries, several partners and other campus departments. Students can stop by to participate in raffles, photos and a “passport” activity encouraging participants to visit all tables.
