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What time does the University of Dallas library close?

Sources checked September 15, 2026

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At the University of Dallas Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library, regular hours end at 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, while extended study hours run until 10:00 PM Monday through Friday for students, faculty, and staff. On Saturday, extended study hours run 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and on Sunday they run 1:00 PM–10:00 PM.

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  • If you’re visiting, use the 8:00 AM–5:00 PM weekday public window.
  • If you’re a student, faculty member, or staff member, you can stay for the later study hours.
  • Recheck the library hours page for holiday or academic-calendar exceptions.

Regular library closing time

If you’re asking when the library closes for full library services, the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library closes at 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. That’s the public-facing schedule shown on the University of Dallas library hours page for the 2026–27 academic year starting August 24.

  • Regular hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
  • The page notes that exceptions are listed separately, so check the library hours page before going.
  • Source date shown on the page: academic year 26–27 starting August 24.

Extended study hours

If you’re a student, faculty member, or staff member, the building stays open later for study time. Extended study hours are 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturday, and 1:00 PM–10:00 PM on Sunday.

  • Extended study hours are limited to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Guest access is only listed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The FAQ also says public hours vary with the academic calendar.

Sources

  1. Library Hours
  2. Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library Guest Use Policy
  3. FAQs | Cowan Blakley Library University of Dallas

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