Library Hours
The Swirbul Library Service Point Desk and IT Help Desk may have different hours of operation. Additionally, hours may not be accurate if a University-wide alert has indicated the campus or center is currently closed.
Swirbul Library: Garden City
Final Exam Hours
The following are effective between May 8 and May 22, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 8 | 7:30am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday, May 9 | 8:30am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday, May 10 | 10:00am – 12:00am |
| Monday–Thursday, May 11 – May 14 | 7:30am – 3:00am |
| Friday, May 15 | 7:30am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday, May 16 | 8:30am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday, May 17 | 10:00am – 12:00am |
| Monday, May 18 | 7:30am – 3:00am |
| Tuesday, May 19 | 7:30am – 3:00am |
| Wednesday, May 20 | 7:30am – 11:00pm |
| Thursday–Friday, May 21 – May 22 | 7:30am – 6:00pm |
After Hours Rooms 100 & 101 will remain open for 24 hours after the building closes. Swipe your AU ID card for access.
Summer 2026
The following are effective between May 26 and August 9, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday (except July 1 & 2) | 7:30am – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday, July 1 – Thursday, July 2 | 7:30am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday–Sunday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Swirbul Library rooms 100 and 101 will remain open until 12:00am after the building closes. Valid Adelphi Student ID card needed for access.
Summer Intersession
The following are effective between August 10 and August 21, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 7:30am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday–Sunday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Swirbul Library rooms 100 and 101 will remain open until 12:00am after the building closes. Valid Adelphi Student ID card needed for access.
Closures
- Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth
- Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day
Virtual Chat and Reference Desk
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:00am – 12:00am |
| Friday | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Saturday–Sunday | 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
When chat is offline, you can get additional help by calling the Swirbul library during regular hours at 516.877.3570 or emailing us at referenceservices@adelphi.edu.
Archives and Special Collections
Please call 516.877.3543 for confirmation.
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays–Thursdays | 11:00am – 3:00pm |
Reading Room
The University Archives and Special Collections Reading Room in Swirbul Library (Level 5S) is available by appointment only. Please email uasc@adelphi.edu for assistance.
Manhattan Center Library
Adelphi’s library services will be located in 529 Fifth Avenue. Virtual support and resources will remain available on days the library is closed.
Summer 2026
The following are effective between May 26 and August 21, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9:00am – 8:00pm |
Closures
- Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth
- Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day
Hauppauge Center Library
The library at our Hauppauge Education and Conference Center will be staffed during the following hours. Virtual support and resources will remain available. Books can be placed on hold and shipped to home addresses. In addition, small portions of print material can be digitized. All of these requests can be made through OneSearch on the University Library website, or by contacting Ann Marie Barbieri, administrative assistant, at 516.237.8610 or abarbieri@adelphi.edu.
Summer 2026
The following are effective between May 26 and June 30, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Mondays–Thursdays | 3:00pm – 9:00pm |
Closures
- Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth
- Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day
- Summer Session 2 and Summer Intersession (July 1 – August 21)
Hudson Valley Center Library
Virtual support and resources will remain available on days the Hudson Valley Center Library is closed. Books can be placed on hold and shipped to home addresses. In addition, small portions of print material can be digitized. All of these requests can be made through OneSearch on the University Library website, or by contacting Nancy Altman, Hudson Valley librarian, at 845.471.3348 or naltman@adelphi.edu.
Summer 2026
The following are effective between May 26 and August 21, 2026:
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:00am – 2:00pm |
Closures
- Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth
- Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day