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Libraries Hours

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 5/17/2023.

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.

SaturdaySunday: Closed

 

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Memorial Day Extended Weekend
May 26–29, 2023

Both libraries will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29.

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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.

SaturdaySunday: Closed

 

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Juneteenth

Both libraries will be closed Monday, June 19.

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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.

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Independence Day

Both libraries will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

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Summertermn
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.*

*Exceptions:
Sunday, August 6: 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
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


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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:

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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.

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Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for Labor Day.

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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.

 

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Thanksgiving
Nov. 18–26, 2023

Saturday, Nov. 18–Sunday, Nov. 26: The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for the entire Thanksgiving break.

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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:

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Then, click the Winter hours tab.

IntersessionJan. 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

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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

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Winterterm
Jan. 6-13, 2023

Mortensen Library

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

SaturdaySunday: Closed

Allen Library

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday: Closed

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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:

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Then, choose the Spring hours tab.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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Then, choose the Summer 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.