Come home to Smith and visit the Libraries! October 31 & November 1

As part of Family Weekend and Smith’s 150th Celebration, the Libraries look forward to welcoming Smithies, families, and friends to campus! Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, our lineup of activities, events, and tours will have something for everyone.

Check out the Family Weekend website for the most up-to-date information on building hours, events, and more.

Friday, October 31, 2025

Library Open Houses
Neilson, Hillyer, and Josten Libraries
Visit hours page
Explore all three library branches and see what makes each one unique! Neilson Library has self guided tour booklets to assist you in your travels.

Home, House, History (& Halloween)
Special Collections Reading Room, Neilson Third Floor
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4:45 p.m.
Come explore materials featuring Smith house histories from the College Archives. Learn about the women for whom Granville, Haynes, King, Lee, and Rothman Houses are newly named and then pick up some complimentary postcards of Smithies in action through the years.

Make a Bookmark with Smith Librarians
Neilson Browsing Room
3-5 p.m.
Join Hillyer Art Library Access Services Branch Coordinator Anna Morrissey and First Years' Engagement and Humanities Librarian Xochitl Quiroz for a cozy afternoon of music, conversation, and crafting. All supplies included!

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Library Open Houses
Neilson, Hillyer, and Josten Libraries
Visit hours page
Explore all three library branches and see what makes each one unique! Neilson Library has self guided tour booklets to assist you in your travels.

Home, House, History (& Halloween)
Special Collections Reading Room, Neilson Third Floor
1-4:45 p.m.
Come explore materials featuring Smith house histories from the College Archives. Learn about the women for whom Granville, Haynes, King, Lee, and Rothman Houses are newly named and then pick up some complimentary postcards of Smithies in action through the years.

Classics Study Open House
Neilson 208B
1-3 p.m.
Take a look at the Van Buren Collection of Greek and Roman artifacts in the Classics Study Room. Contact the Classical Studies Department for more information.

Visit the Friends Table
Neilson first floor
1-4:30 p.m.
Curious about the Friends of the Libraries? Grab some library swag and chat with Library Development Officer Mary Irwin to learn about the many ways becoming a Friend makes a difference!

Neilson Library Architectural Tours
Neilson Library front steps facing Seeley Lawn (Main Atrium in case of rain)
10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12p.m.
Join executive architects Shepley Bulfinch and Smith Libraries staff for a tour of the new Neilson Library. Opened in 2021, and designed in collaboration with Maya Lin Studio, the historic library was transformed into a lively intellectual hub that revitalized the heart of campus. Guests will learn about key architectural and design features, and have the opportunity for an extended self-guided tour afterwards.

Smith Voices
Select workshops in Neilson Library Browsing Room, Neilson 011
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Alums are invited to attend the inaugural Smith VOICES gathering, a new program in which a variety of opinions, interests, cohorts, and experiences are supported. This year’s theme, Joyful Care, explores how we care for ourselves and our communities. Highlights include a keynote by AASC President Lara Marcon ’91, small group workshops led by alums and staff, lunch in residence houses, and more. Online registration has closed, but interested parties may contact OARCoord@smith.edu  with any questions.