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Southwestern University’s Smith Library Center closes at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday, and 5:45 p.m. Saturday. The library’s public hours can be reduced on holidays and during breaks, and some access is card-swipe only on Saturdays.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
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- Check the library hours page before heading over if it’s a holiday or break.
- Use the main library hours above for the Smith Library Center.
- If you’re visiting with a group over 25, give advance notice before touring.
When the Smith Library Center closes
For Southwestern University in Georgetown, the main library’s public hours end at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. on Friday, and 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. The library notes that hours are reduced on holidays and during breaks, so the closing time can change in those periods.
- Monday–Thursday: 9 p.m.
- Friday: 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 5:45 p.m., card-swipe only
What to check before you go
If you’re planning a late visit, check the library hours page first because holiday and break schedules can shorten the day. Southwestern also says the Smith Library Center is open for community use, but visitors should follow library signage and respect students working there.
- Confirm holiday or break reductions on the hours page.
- Saturday access is card-swipe only.
- Visitors under 16 must be with an adult.
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