Libraries Hours for Fall Break

Hours are reduced October 9-11, and all Smith Libraries are closed Monday, October 12. Alumnae Gymnasium is open 24 hours for swipe access. For details, see Hours.

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News & Events

Friends of the Smith College Libraries

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News

A Legacy of Librarianship

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

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  • May 17, 2024
Montage of historic photos including Virginia Thompson Rogers '20

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This eNewsletter is published for Friends, faculty, parents and all with an interest in the Smith College Libraries.

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2026

September 2026 - Welcome back, fall events, and more!
June 2026 - June Wrap Up & Let's Hear from You!
April 2026 - Spring News and Reunion Plans
March 2026 - March News, Events & Exhibits

2025

November 2025 - A Season of Gratitude
September 2025 - Fresh Experiences, New Resources and Fall Events
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/May 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