Library Hours

For questions about current library hours and policies for obtaining access to the library, call Langdell Circulation (617) 495-3455.

• Current Library Hours (monthly downloadable/printable PDF)
• 2009 - 2010 Library Hours (one page downloadable/printable PDF)

• Current Hours of Harvard Libraries webpage 

Restricted Access - Fall 2009  is November 29 - December 18, 2009.    
The library extends hours but restricts access during the reading and exam periods. 

During Restricted Access only Harvard Law School students, faculty and staff are allowed regular ID access to the library.  Others with a specific need to borrow or use materials in the collection must check in at the circulation desk for access.

Regular Term Hours

Restricted Access Periods:

The library extends hours but restricts access during the reading and exam periods (December, January, end of April and the first half of May). During Restricted Access only Harvard Law School students, faculty and staff are allowed regular ID access to the library. Others with a specific need to borrow or use materials in the collection must check in at the circulation desk for access.

Annual Holidays

The Library is open regular hours on Columbus Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day and Veteran's Day. Labor Day may vary.

The Library is closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the two days after) and Christmas Day.

The Library has early closings on the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas eve. Hours are shortened from Christmas until the beginning of the semester in January.

Reference Desk Assistance

During the regular semester, the Langdell Reference Desk is open:

• Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reference Desk Summer Hours

When summer library hours are in effect, the Langdell Reference Desk is open:

• Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Saturday and Sunday

Special Collections Reading Room Hours

The Special Collections Reading Room hours do not change seasonally. It is open:

• Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Saturday and Sunday

Please check the Special Collections home page for the most current information on holiday and other closures.