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The library will observe the following revised hours to assist you with your FINAL EXAM study needs:

  • Monday, Dec 9 (regular hours);  7:30 am – midnight
  • Tuesday, Dec 10 (normal hours);  7:30 am – midnight
  • Wednesday, Dec 11 (closing early);  7:30 am – 9:00 pm   
  • Thursday, Dec 12 (closing early);  7:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, Dec 13 (adjusted hours);  8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, Dec 14 – Sunday, Dec 15 – CLOSED
  • Monday, Dec 16 – Thursday, Dec 19 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, Dec 20 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 24-hour lab, HAM 309, will remain accessible through the Hamilton Walkway. Library databases will also be available online through this link, https://franklincollege.libguides.com/az/databases.

Library Hours

SEMESTERS
Fall and Spring
FINALS
Fall and Spring
IMMERSIVE TERMSUMMER SESSION
 Sunday6:00 pm – 12:00 am (midnight)1:00 pm – 12:00 am (midnight)CLOSEDCLOSED
Monday7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight)7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight)8:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight) 7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight)8:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight)7:30 am – 9:00 pm8:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight)7:30 am – 5:00 pm8:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday7:30 am – 5:00 pm7:30 am – 5:00 pm8:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 4:00 pm
SaturdayCLOSED1:00 pm – 5:00 pmCLOSEDCLOSED

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)