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Library Hours

The library will close Saturday, April 6 through Monday, April 8 along with the campus closure and in support of local eclipse events.
  • Saturday, April 6 – Closed
  • Sunday, April 7 – Closed
  • Monday, April 8 – Closed
  • Tuesday, April 9 – resume regular hours

Access to the 24-hour lab (HAM 309) is available through the Student Center Skywalk; it will remain open through card swipe access.

Online databases and research guides remain available as well.

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Fall and Spring
FINALS
Fall and Spring
IMMERSIVE TERMSUMMER SESSION
 Sunday6pm – midnight1pm – midnightCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday7:30am – midnight7:30am – midnight8am – 6pm8am – 4pm
Tuesday7:30am – midnight 7:30am – midnight8am – 6pm8am – 4pm
Wednesday7:30am – midnight7:30am – 9pm8am – 6pm8am – 4pm
Thursday7:30am – midnight7:30am – 5pm8am – 6pm8am – 4pm
Friday7:30am – 5pm7:30am – 5pm8am – 4pm8am – 4pm
SaturdayCLOSED1pm – 9pmCLOSEDCLOSED

Online library services, such as access to library databases and research guides, remain available when the building is closed.  The 24-hour computer lab, HAM 309, is open through card-swipe access if you enter the building through the second-floor, Student Center walkway, after hours.

Archives Hours

The Archives are currently by appointment only.
Contact us by email at libraryarchives@franklincollege.edu, or call (317) 738-8162 for assistance.

Holiday Closures

The library will be CLOSED in observance of the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth (Jun 19)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Sunday)
  • Thanksgiving weekend (Wednesday – Saturday)
  • Christmas (December 23 – January 1)