ANSWER
NC State’s library closing time depends on which library you mean and the day. As of October 21, 2026, D. H. Hill Jr. Library and Hunt Library have different hours, with some days closing at 10 p.m. or staying open overnight.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
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- Look up the exact library name first, because Hill and Hunt do not close at the same time.
- Use the current hours page the same day you plan to visit.
- Bring a Wolfpack One Card if you’re going during overnight access hours.
D. H. Hill Jr. Library
For the D. H. Hill Jr. Library on NC State’s North Campus, the current hours page shows that on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, it is open overnight. It closes at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, and is open 24 hours on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Current hours are listed on the library’s all-hours page for October 19–25, 2026.
- Late-night entry requires a Wolfpack One Card when the building is open overnight.
- Check the live hours page before you go, since schedules can change for exceptions and events.
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
For the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus, the current hours page shows it closes at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, and is open overnight on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- The Hunt Library’s current hours are also shown on NC State Libraries’ all-hours page for October 19–25, 2026.
- The library’s hours page notes that the building was closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, for a planned electrical substation upgrade.
- If you need a specific service desk or café, check that area’s hours separately because they do not always match the building hours.
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