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Hours & live facility counts

A page within Murphy Library

Fall Regular Hours: September 2 – December 10

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight

Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

Thanksgiving Recess: November 26 – 30

November 26 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

November 27–29 (Thursday–Saturday): Closed

November 30 (Sunday): 11 a.m. to midnight

Finals Week: December 11 – 17

December 11 (Thursday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

December 12 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight

December 13 (Saturday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight

December 14 (Sunday): 11 a.m to 1 a.m.

December 15 (Monday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

December 16 (Tuesday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

December 17 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Special Hours: December 18 – January 4

December 18 – January 4 (Thursday–Sunday): Closed

Winter Session: January 5–25

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

January 19 (Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day): Closed

Research Help Desk

Have a question about doing research or using the library? Librarians are here to help you at every stage of the research process. Visit Research help desk & services to learn more.

Fall Drop-in Hours:

Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday: Closed


During Thanksgiving Recess, Finals Week, and Winter Session, Research Services will be available by email or appointment only!

Fall Hours: September 2 – December 17

Friday–Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (or by appointment)

Please call (608) 785-8511 or email us at specoll@uwlax.edu to set up an appointment.

**We recommend out-of-town visitors please call (608) 785-8511 or email ahead of your visit to schedule an appointment

General service updates:

  • Additional archival resources are available online at: Murphy Library Digital Collections
  • SC/ARC is closed for holidays and for Thanksgiving break, and is open by appointment only during Winter Session (January-term) and Summer Session. 

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Fall 2025

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Fall hours

Tutoring hours vary depending upon subject. Please visit the Tutoring & Learning Center's schedule page to choose your subject and view available tutor times.