Libraries Hours
Regular Semester | Labor Day | Fall Break | Thanksgiving | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 9/7/2023.
Regular Semester
Aug. 28–Dec. 10, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for Labor Day.
Fall Break
Oct. 5–8, 2023
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Oct. 5–Saturday, Oct. 7: Closed
Sunday, Oct. 8: 3 p.m.–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Thursday, Oct. 5–Saturday, Oct. 7: Closed
Sunday, Oct. 8: 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
Thanksgiving
Nov. 18–26, 2023
Mortensen Library
Saturday, Nov. 18–Sunday, Nov. 19: Closed
Monday, Nov. 20–Wednesday, Nov. 22: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 23–Saturday, Nov. 25: Closed
Sunday, Nov. 26: 3 p.m.–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday, Nov. 18–Sunday, Nov. 19: Closed
Monday, Nov. 20–Wednesday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 23–Saturday, Nov. 25: Closed
Sunday, Nov. 26: 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
End of Semester
Dec. 11–20, 2023
To be announced.
Intersession
Dec. 21, 2023–Jan. 1, 2024
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Dec. 21–Friday, Dec. 22: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 1: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday, Dec. 21–Friday, Dec. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 1: Closed
To see Winterterm hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, click the Winter hours tab.
Intersession | Winterterm | Intersession & MLK Day
Intersession
Dec. 21, 2023–Jan. 1, 2024
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Dec. 21–Friday, Dec. 22: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 1: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday, Dec. 21–Friday, Dec. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 1: Closed
Winterterm
Jan. 2-12, 2024
Mortensen Library
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Allen Library
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Intersession and MLK Day
Jan. 13–16, 2024
The Mortensen and Allen Libraries are closed for Winter Intersession (Sat.–Sun., Jan. 13–14) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 15). We will be open Tue., Jan. 16:
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Mortensen Library: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Allen Library: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
To see Spring Semester hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose the Spring hours tab.
Regular Semester | Spring Break | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 8/15/2023.
Regular Semester
Jan. 17–April 28, 2024
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Spring Break
Mar. 9–17, 2024
Mortensen Library
Saturday, Mar. 9: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 10: Closed
Monday–Friday, Mar. 11–15: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
Saturday, Mar. 16: Closed
Sunday, Mar. 17: Noon–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday–Sunday, Mar. 9–10: Closed
Monday–Friday, Mar. 11–15: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
Saturday, Mar. 16: Closed
Sunday, Mar. 17: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
*Note: The university and the libraries may close on Friday, March 15. Check back for updates.
End of Semester
April 29– May 8, 2024
To be announced.
Intersession
May 9–12, 2024
Mortensen Library
Thursday–Friday, May 9–10: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, May 11–12: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday–Friday, May 9–10: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, May 11–12: Closed
To see Summerterm hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose the Summer hours tab.
May 15–June 4 | June 5–25 | June 26–July 14 | July 15–Aug. 14 | Aug. 15–27
Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend | Juneteenth | Independence Day
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 8/16/2023.
Summerterm
May 15–June 4, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Memorial Day Extended Weekend
May 26–29, 2023
Both libraries will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29.
Summerterm
June 5–25, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Juneteenth
Both libraries will be closed Monday, June 19.
Summerterm
June 26–July 14, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Note: Allen will be closed on Saturdays beginning July 15, 2023.
Independence Day
Both libraries will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.
Summertermn
July 15–August 15, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.*
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.*
*Exceptions:
Sunday, August 6: 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Intersession
Aug. 16–27, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
*Exception, Friday, Aug. 25: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
*Exception, Friday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
To see Fall Semester hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose Fall Hours Tab.
Note
The Harrison Libraries generally follow the operating hours of the University of Hartford during times of severe weather or in other emergency situations. However, in some cases where the University is closed for an extended time, the libraries will be open limited hours for residential students only. Please consult www.hartford.edu for specific storm and emergency advisories.