Libraries and Centers
Adelphi University Libraries offer space and services at every Adelphi campus and center. The main library, Swirbul Library, built in 1963, is a contemporary building designed by the noted Modernist architect, Richard J. Neutra. The building has won numerous architectural awards. In order to embrace recent technological innovations and evolving research strategies, Swirbul has been renovated to feature collaboration studios, and technology-enhanced classrooms.
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Up the majestic spiral staircase in Swirbul Library, dubbed “An Ascent to Knowledge” by its designer Richard J. Neutra.
- Swirbul Library: May 29-August 11 Mon-Thu: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Fri: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat-Sun: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Swirbul Library: August 12-23 Mon-Fri: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat-Sun: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Summer 2024: May 16-August 25 Mon-Thu: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Fri & Sun: Closed
- Summer 2024: July 4-August 23 Daily: Closed
- Summer 2024: May 29-August 25 Tue: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thu: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun: Remote