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/center is currently closed.
Swirbul Library: Garden City
Fall 2025
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 7:30 am – 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Late Night Access to Rooms 100 and 101
Swirbul Library rooms 100 and 101 will remain open until 3:00am even after the building closes. Swipe your Adelphi Student ID card for access.
Virtual Chat / Reference
Fall 2025
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:00 am (midnight) |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
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.
Brooklyn Center Library
Adelphi’s library services will be located in Suite 5204 at our new 179 Livingston Street location. Virtual support and resources will remain available on days the library is closed.
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday | 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Hauppauge Center Library
The library at our Hauppauge Education and Conference Center will be staffed during the below 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.
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Mondays and Thursdays | 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesdays | 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
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.
| Days | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm |
| All other times | Virtual |