Libraries services suspended after 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23

Due to inclement weather, normal library services at Neilson, Hillyer, and Josten Libraries will be suspended after 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23. Alumnae Gymnasium will remain open 24 hours with swipe access.

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Hours for all libraries’ locations

	(2/23) Monday
Alumnae Gymnasium	24 Hours
Compass Café	Closed
Hillyer Art Library	Closed
Josten Performing Arts Library	Closed
Neilson Library	Closed
Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk	Closed
Special Collections Reading Room	Closed

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The Origin of Basketball at Smith

Learn about Senda Berenson and watch a video about the early days of Smith basketball.

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February 20, 2026

The Smith College class of 1897 basketball team

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Drop-In or Make an Appointment with a Librarian

Librarians are available Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4-5 p.m. Stop by the service desk and ask!

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February 19, 2026

Hillyer Library service desk staff and students

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Need Help? Use “Ask Us!”

Use the red “Ask Us“ button in the top right to send a question, report a problem, or give feedback.

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February 19, 2026

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Get Help From a Library Research Mentor

Get peer research support in the Learning Commons Sunday through Friday.

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February 19, 2026

Library Research Mentors 2025

Events

Special Collections Career Insights Open House, March 5

Meet Special Collections staff and explore career options in archives and rare books, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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February 18, 2026

Special Collections Career Insights Open House

Exhibits

Women’s History Month with Special Collections

Offerings span political, academic, and historical spheres from reproductive justice to human rights...

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February 18, 2026

Women's History Month graphic

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Online Access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Financial Times

The Libraries provide access to these online newspapers for Smith students, faculty, and staff.

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February 17, 2026

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Celebrate Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week February 23-27

Learn about the meaning of fair use, opportunities presented, and celebrate successful stories.

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February 17, 2026

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Stay Current with News through PressReader

Access thousands of magazines and newspapers from more than 100 countries in 60 languages.

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February 17, 2026

Events

Take in some tunes at Josten’s midweek “Music to Study By”

Listen to student and faculty instrumentalists while you work, Wednesdays this semester, 4-5 p.m.

Events
February 13, 2026

poster Josten mid-week “Music to Study By”