Libraries

Hours by Location

Click below to see each location's hours of operation.

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Hours:

  • The Archives and Rare Books Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm for general visitors. 
  • Research visits are by appointment only and should be scheduled prior to visiting in order to accomodate research requests. For assistance in booking an appointment and more information, please contact the library at archives@ucmail.uc.edu or (513) 556-1959.
  • The Archives and Rare Books Library is located on the 8th floor of Blegen Library on the University of Cincinnati’s uptown west campus. Access is via an elevator directly behind the Classics Department office. 

Location:

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  • Winter Holiday Hours (December 13, 2025 - January 11, 2026)        
    •         Mon–Fri         9am–5pm
    •         Sat-Sun          CLOSED            
  • CLOSED for Winter Season Days (December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026)

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  • Location:

Break hours Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

The library will be closed for winter season days from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026.

  • Location:
Break hours beginning Saturday, December 13, 2025:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Closed for Winter Season Days: December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026.

  • Location:

FALL SEMESTER (August 25 - December 13, 2025)
Mon - Thu: 9AM-8PM
Fri: 9AM-5PM
Sat: 1PM-5PM
Sun: 1PM-8PM

    EXCEPTIONS
    Mon. Sep 1: CLOSED (Labor Day)
    Tue. Nov. 11: CLOSED (Veteran's Day)
    Wed. Nov. 26: 9AM-5PM
    Thu. Nov. 27-Sun. Nov. 30   CLOSED (Thanksgiving Weekend)   

  • Location:
  • Holiday Hours Dec. 13, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
    • Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
    • Exceptions:
      •  Winter Season Days
      • Wednesday Dec. 24, 2025 – Friday Jan. 2, 2026: Closed
  • Location:
  • Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-10pm
  • Friday: 7:45am-6pm
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: 12pm-8pm

  • Closed for the Following University Holidays: 
    • January 19
  • Location:

Langsam will be open 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Dec. 15 - Dec. 23.

UC and UC Libraries will be closed for Winter Season Days Dec. 24 - Jan 1.

UC and UC Libraries will reopen Jan. 2 at 8 am.

Langsam hours for Jan. 2 - 11 are 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Spring semester hours start 1/12.  

Spring Semester 2026 Hours

Langsam Hours
Day Desk Building
Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm   12 pm - 12 am
Monday - Thursday  8 am - 8 pm 7:45 am - 12 am
Friday 8 am - 5 pm 7:45 am - 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm 12  pm - 10 pm
  • Location:

Break hours Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

The library will be closed for winter season days from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026.

UCBA Library Spring Semester Hours
January 12 - April 30, 2026  
Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED
   
Winter Break: December 15 - 21, 2025   
   
Space is Closed, Ring Doorbell for Select Services   
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED
   
Remote Services Only: December 22 - 23, 2025  
Monday and Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Remote Services Only: January 2, 2026  
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
   
Winter Break: January 5 - 11, 2026  
   
Space is Closed, Ring Doorbell for Select Services  
Monday - Thursday  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED 
  • Location:
Hours are set through January 11, 2026
Day Times
Monday - Thursday
 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Saturdays & Sundays Closed
   
Academic Break Weeks
December 15-19
January 5-9		 11:00 AM -3:00 PM
(or by appointment)
University Holidays
Monday, September 1
Tuesday, November 11
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28
December 24-January 1		 Closed
Thursday, October 9
Friday, October 10
Wednesday, November 26		 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday, December 22
Tuesday, December 23
Friday, January 2		 Doorbell service only
(space closed)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The library is also open by appointment. During appointments or drop-in hours, visitors may use the door bell outside the library to request service.

Request an Appointment
  • Location:

Law Library & Circulation Desk Hours:

Winter Break (Dec. 20, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026)

  • General Hours: 
    • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Closed Saturdays & Sundays
  • Closed for the Following University Holidays:
    • Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026

Spring Semester (Jan. 19, 2026 - May 17, 2026)

  • General Hours:
    • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm for law students, faculty & staff
    • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm for non-law patrons (doors to the building lock at 5:00pm)
    • Closed Saturdays & Sundays
  • Closed for the Following University Holidays:
    • Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
  • Spring Break Hours (March 16 - 20)
    • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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