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Hours & Locations

Library Location

The Biola University Library is centrally located on the campus and is adjacent to Metzger Hall, Rose Hall and the Student Health Center. The circular lantern on the top of the building can be seen from many campus locations. The Library contains the collections for all Biola University schools. 


Library Hours

A current Biola ID or other Biola library card is required for access through the entrance gates. See Library Access for more information.

Fall 2023: August 28 - December 17

DayHours
Monday - Wednesday8 a.m. - Midnight
Thursday8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Exceptions to Regular Hours

Sunday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 4Closed for Labor Day
Wednesday, Nov. 228 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 26Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, Dec. 18 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 4 - Thursday, Dec. 78 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 88 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 912 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 103 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 11 - Wednesday, Dec. 13
8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16 - Sunday, Dec. 17Closed


Holiday Hours: December 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024

DayHours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Exceptions to Regular Hours

Friday, Dec. 22 - Monday, Jan. 1Closed for the Holidays


Spring 2024: January 8 - May 4

DayHours
Monday - Wednesday
8 a.m. - Midnight
Thursday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Exceptions to Regular Hours

Sunday, Jan. 14 - Monday, Jan. 15
Closed for MLK Jr. Day
Saturday, Feb. 24 - Sunday, Feb. 25
Closed for Spring Break
Monday, Feb. 26 - Friday, Mar. 1
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 2 - Sunday, Mar. 3 
Closed for Spring Break
Friday, Mar. 29 - Sunday, Mar. 31Closed for Easter
Monday, Apr. 22 - Thursday, Apr. 25
8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday, Apr. 26
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 27 - Sunday, Apr. 28
2 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Monday, Apr. 29 - Wednesday, May 1
8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday, May 3
TBD
Saturday, May 4TBD

The Information Desk will close 5 minutes prior to all closing times and checkout will not be available.