Library Hours of Operation

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Members of the SPU and uOttawa community can access the library between 6 a.m. and midnight with their SPU or uOttawa ID card.

Members of the public, researchers from other institutions, and SPU and uOttawa alumni can access the library when the service desk is open.

The service desk is open in accordance with the following schedule:

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