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Fall semester

Hours for August 18 – December 19, 2025
Day Emerson Library Librarian Chat Research Desk
Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 24/7 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 24/7 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Closed: Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day (U.S.)
    • Chat unavailable: Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day (U.S.)
  • Chat unavailable: Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day (U.S.)
  • Closed: Thursday, November 27–Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving (U.S.)
    • Chat unavailable: November 27
  • Research Desk Closed: Sunday, November 30

Winter intersession

Hours for December 20, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Day Emerson Library Librarian Chat Research Desk
Sunday CLOSED 24/7 CLOSED
Monday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 24/7 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED 24/7 CLOSED
  • Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 for Winter Break.
    • 24/7 Computer Lab is open.
    • 24/7 Chat is unavailable on December 25 and January 1.

General information

  • Times listed on this page are in Central Time.
  • To enter the Library, you must swipe in with your valid Webster University ID card, app, or obtain a visitor card.
  • 24/7 Computer Lab space is always open. 
  • 24/7 Chat is unavailable on U.S. federal holidays.
  • For the Café, visit Café hours. During the summer, the Café is closed