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Library Hours – Spring Break 2026

March 9, 2026 by Haley Galloway


As spring break approaches, the Library will have adjusted hours for the week. We hope you enjoy a restful break!

Spring Break Library Hours

  • Friday, March 13: Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15: Closed
  • Monday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 17: Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Saturday, March 21: Closed
  • Sunday, March 22: Open 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The Library will resume normal operating hours on Monday, March 23.

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Service Disruption – Newspaper Archive Database

March 9, 2026 by Haley Galloway

Service Disruption: Newspaper Archive is UnavailableThe library database Newspaper Archive is currently unavailable due to technical difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Service is expected to resume by the end of March. We will post an update once access has been restored.

If you need assistance locating resources in the meantime, please reach out through our Ask Us form or email us directly at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.

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Library Delayed Opening – February 23

February 22, 2026 by Haley Galloway

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The Library will open with a delayed start on Monday, February 23. The Library will open at 12:00 PM and close at 10:00 PM.

Beginning Tuesday, February 24, we will resume our normal operating hours.

Thank you for your patience as we return to regular operations following weather-related schedule changes.

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Library Delayed Opening – February 2

February 1, 2026 by Haley Galloway

Snowy walking path at St. Mary's

The Library will open with a delayed start on Monday, February 2. The Library will open at 10:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM.

Beginning Tuesday, February 3, we will resume our normal operating hours.

Thank you for your patience as we return to regular operations following weather-related schedule changes.

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Library Hours Update

January 28, 2026 by Haley Galloway

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Due to weather conditions, the Library will be operating on a modified schedule this week.

  • Thursday, January 28 & Friday, January 29: We will be open with limited hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31: The Library will be CLOSED.

If you have questions or need research assistance while we’re operating on limited hours, please use our Ask Us service. We’ll respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible.

Stay safe, and we look forward to serving you soon!

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Library Closed – January 28

January 27, 2026 by Haley Galloway

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Due to inclement weather and the college campus closure, the library will be closed on Wednesday, January 28.

We plan to resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 28. Please stay safe and warm!

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Library Closed – January 27

January 26, 2026 by Haley Galloway

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Due to inclement weather and the college campus closure, the library will be closed on Tuesday, January 27.

We plan to resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 28. Please stay safe and warm!

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Library Closed – January 25 & 26

January 23, 2026 by Haley Galloway

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Due to inclement weather and the college campus closure, the library will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26.

We plan to resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27. Please stay safe and warm!

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Welcome Back! Spring Semester Hours at the Library

January 16, 2026 by Haley Galloway

Image that reads, "Welcome back students!"As the spring semester begins, the Library is returning to our regular semester hours on January 19, 2026.

Library Hours 

  • Sunday: Noon – 10:00 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Archives Hours

  • The Archives will be available by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email archives@smcm.edu.

We look forward to supporting your research, studying, and library needs throughout the semester. Remember, if you ever need assistance outside of these times, our Ask Us service is available to help.

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Fall 2025 Finals & Winter 2025-26 Library Hours

December 8, 2025 by Haley Galloway

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Finals Week Library Hours

Sunday, December 14: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, December 15 – Wednesday, December 17: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday, December 18: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, December 19: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Library is closed December 20 – January 2, 2025 for Winter Break.

Winter Session Hours Beginning January 3, 2026

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

The Library will resume normal operating hours on January 19, 2026.

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