Libraries Hours
Regular Semester | Spring Break | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 3/29/2023.
Regular Semester
Jan. 18–April 30, 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.
Spring Break
Mar. 11–19, 2023
Mortensen Library
Saturday, Mar. 11: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 12: Closed
Monday–Thursday, Mar. 13–16: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, Mar. 17–18: Closed
Sunday, Mar. 19: Noon–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday–Sunday, Mar. 11–12: Closed
Monday–Thursday, Mar. 13–16: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, Mar. 17–18: Closed
Sunday, Mar. 19: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
End of Semester (Extended/24 hours)
May 1–10, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday, May 1–Friday, May 5: Open 24 hours
Opening Monday at 7:30 and closing Friday at 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, May 7–Tuesday, May 9: Open 24 hours
Opening Sunday at noon and closing Tuesday at 11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10: 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday, May 1–Thursday, May 4: 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday, May 5: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday, May 7: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday, May 8–9: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Intersession
May 11–14, 2023
Mortensen Library
Thursday–Friday, May 11–12: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, May 13–14: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday–Friday, May 11–12: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, May 13–14: Closed
To see Summerterm hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose the Summer hours tab.
May 15–June 25 | June 26–July 14 | July 15–Aug. 14 | Aug. 14–27
Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend | Juneteenth | Independence Day
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 1/18/2023.
Summerterm
May 15–June 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
Memorial Day Extended Weekend
May 26–29, 2023
Both libraries will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29.
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.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 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.
Summerterm
July 15–August 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.
*Exception, Monday, August 14: 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. 15–27, 2023
Mortensen Library
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
*Exception, Friday, Aug. 25: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 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.
Regular Semester | Labor Day | Fall Break | Thanksgiving | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 3/29/2023.
Regular Semester
Aug. 28–Dec. 13, 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
Thursday, Oct. 5–Sunday, Oct. 8: The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for the entire fall break.
Thanksgiving
Nov. 18–26, 2023
Saturday, Nov. 18–Sunday, Nov. 26: The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for the entire Thanksgiving break.
End of Semester
Dec. 14–20, 2023
To be announced.
Intersession
Dec. 21, 2023–Jan. 2, 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 | Jan. 3-5 | Winterterm | Intersession & MLK Day
Intersession
Dec. 14, 2022–Jan. 2, 2023
Mortensen Library
Wednesday, Dec. 14–Friday, Dec. 16: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17–Sunday, Dec. 18: Closed
Monday, Dec. 19–Thursday, Dec. 22: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 2: Closed
Allen Library
Wednesday, Dec. 14–Friday, Dec. 16: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17–Sunday, Dec. 18: Closed
Monday, Dec. 19–Thursday, Dec. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 2: Closed
Winterterm Exception
Jan. 3–5, 2023
Harry Jack Gray Center, including the Harrison Libraries, will be closed due to scheduled maintenance Tuesday–Wednesday, Jan. 3–4. Staff will be working remotely and are happy to help you! Chat with us (yellow button at right of your screen), or email a staff member for assistance. The closure may continue Thursday, Jan. 5. If not, we will be open for Winterterm hours. Check this page or call us before you visit that day.
Update: The libraries will be open Thursday, Jan. 5. Come visit us!
Mortensen and Allen Libraries
Tuesday, Jan. 3–Wednesday, Jan. 4: Online help only, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5: Open for Winterterm hours
Winterterm
Jan. 6-13, 2023
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. 14–17, 2023
The Mortensen and Allen Libraries are closed for Winter Intersession (Sat.–Sun., Jan. 14–15) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon., Jan. 16). We will be open Tue., Jan. 17:
Tuesday, Jan. 17
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.
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.