Libraries Closed July 3-6

Neilson, Hillyer,  and Josten libraries are closed Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6 for Independence Day. Alumnae Gym will remain open with swipe access only. For details, see Hours.

Geothermal Work Outside Neilson Library through Mid-July

While the main entrance is inaccessible, the south entrance (facing Alumnae Gym) and Burton lawn entrance are unlocked during open hours.

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A Legacy of Librarianship

Read "The story of Virginia Thompson Rogers '20 and a three-generation connection to the Libraries" ...

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Montage of historic photos including Virginia Thompson Rogers '20

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2025

June 2025 - A Time of Beginning & Renewal
May 2025 - Celebrating Scholarship and Reunion Activities
April 2025 - A Transition for the Dean of Libraries
February 2025 - Celebrating 150 Years of Smithies' Creativity and Activism

2024

November 2024 - Moving Forward - A Collective Effort
September 2024 - Fall Energy in the Libraries
June 2024 - End of Year Celebrations Galore
April 2024 - Spring Accomplishments
February 2024 - February 2024 News

2023

November 2023 - The Inauguration and the Libraries
September 2023 - All That's New & Noteworthy @ the Smith Libraries
June 2023 - A Time of Transition  
May 2023 - Anticipating Commencement & Reunion  
March 2023 - Celebrating Love at the Heart of the Campus

2022

December 2022 - Awards, Grants and Gratitude  
October 2022 - Fall Happenings at the Smith College Libraries  
June 2022 - The Libraries Open to the Larger Smith Community  
April 2022 - Spring News as the Semester Winds Down  
February 2022 - We Celebrate the Smith Relief Unit

2021

November 2021 - Patterns Emerge in Neilson Library  
September 2021 - A Joyful Start to the Year  
June 2021 - Looking Back on a Transformative Year  
May 2021 - Equity & Inclusion in the Smith College Libraries  
March 2021 - Neilson Library Revealed  
February 2021 - Neilson Library Gets Ready to Open in March

2020

December 2020 - A Message of Appreciation from the Dean of Libraries  
November 2020 - The Books are Coming  
September 2020 - Remote Learning with Personal Service  
June 2020 - Celebrating our Students  
April 2020 - Smith Libraries Support Remote Teaching & Learning  
February 2020 - "Crafternoons" & Special Connections

2019

November 2019 - Buttoning up Neilson  
September 2019 - "Navigating the News" and a Peek Inside Neilson Library  
June 2019 - A Heady End to the Academic Year  
May 2019 - What's different as another academic year draws to a close?  
February 2019 - It's all about books...