Campus and Center Libraries Hours
Scroll down for a list of current campus and center libraries 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.
All libraries will be closed on:
- Monday, September 4th for Labor Day
- Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving
- Saturday, December 23rd to Tuesday, January 2nd for Winter Break
Garden City – Swirbul Library
Swirbul Library will be closing at 12:30 pm for holiday breaks on Wednesday, November 22nd, and Friday, December 22nd.
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 3rd
| 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 |
Rooms 100 & 101 Access
Rooms 100 & 101 will remain open until 3:00 am every day, after building closes. Swipe AU Student ID card for access.
Fall 2023 Final Exam Hours
December 4th – December 22nd
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Monday – Thursday | 7:30 am – 3:00 am |
| Friday | 7:30 am – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am – 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday, December 20th | 7:30 am – 11:00 pm |
| Thursday, December 21st | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday, December 22nd | 7:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Rooms 100 & 101 Access
Rooms 100 & 101 will remain open for 24 hours during Final Exam hours, after building closes. Swipe AU Student ID card for access.
Garden City – Virtual/Chat Reference
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.
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 20th
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Monday – Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:00 am |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Garden City – University Archives and Special Collections (UASC)
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 20th
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Tuesday – Thursday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Other Than Above | CLOSED |
UASC Reading Room
The UASC Reading Room in Swirbul Library (Level 5S) will also be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment only.
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Tuesday – Thursday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
New York City–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.
In addition to closings mentioned above, the Brooklyn Center library is closed on:
Wednesday, November 22nd – Sunday, November 26th (For Thanksgiving)
Saturday, December 23rd – Tuesday, January 2nd (For Christmas/New Year’s)
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 20th
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 3:50 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:50 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 5:00 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. For reference assistance please contact Jill Eisner, Hauppauge Center Librarian, at jeisner@adelphi.edu or 516-877-3550.
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 20th
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Other Than Above | CLOSED |
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.
Fall 2023 Regular Hours
August 26th – December 20th
| Days | Hours of Operation |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
| Other Than Above | Remote |
- Swirbul Library (Fall 2023) Mon - Thurs: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm Fri: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm