Library Hours of Operation

Please note that an SPU or uOttawa ID card is required to access the library.

• Only members of the SPU and uOttawa community can enter the library.
  • Researchers from other institutions as well as SPU alumni can access the library by appointment only. Please email biblio@ustpaul.ca to set up a time.
• An SPU ID card is required to access the library between 6 a.m. and midnight.

The library is open in accordance with the following schedule:

Fall 2025

October 20 to December 13

• Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

December 14–22

• Monday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026: The library is closed for the holidays.

Winter 2026

January 5 to February 14

• Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

February 15–22 (Reading Week)

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Monday, February 16: Closed for Family Day

February 23 to April 18

• Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

April 3–6: Closed for the Easter holidays

April 19 to May 3

• Monday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed