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 by appointment only from Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. 
  • NOTE: Closed for Winter Season Days: December 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026.
  • The Archives and Rare Books Library is located on the 8th floor of Blegen Library on the University of Cincinnati’s uptown west campus.
  • For assistance booking an appointment and more information, contact the library at archives@ucmail.uc.edu or (513)556-1959.
  • Currently appointments are scheduled in four hour blocks.

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:

Fall Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-10pm
  • Friday: 7:45am-6pm
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: 12pm-8pm

Exceptions:

  • December 22, December 23: closing at 4:15
  • January 2: 12pm-4pm
  • December 24 - January 1 + January 4: CLOSED
  • 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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