Dal Libraries exam and holiday hours are now available on our website. Today’s Hours are highlighted on our homepage, and each location page has the current week’s schedule.
Please note: the Archives & Special Collections Reading Room hours:
The Wallace McCain Learning Commons will be closed for construction beginning on Monday, December 21.
It will reopen in time to kick off the winter term on Monday, January 4.
Looking for a place to study during this time? The Killam Library Learning Commons will be available December 21, 22, 23, 24 (until noon), 28, 29 and January 2, 3.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Updated: December 8, 2015
Exam time is quickly approaching! But fear not, the Dal Libraries are here for you, providing you with longer hours to linger in the library with your favourite study buddy or night owl.
For more information about the Night Owl program at the Killam Library, see here.
Killam Memorial Library
Effective November 21- December 20*
Sundays: 8 a.m.–3 a.m.*
Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m.–3 am.
Fridays: 8 a.m.–midnight
Saturdays: 8 a.m.–midnight
*On Sunday, December 20, the Killam Library will be closing at 6 p.m.
**Access to the Killam Library from midnight to 3 a.m. is for Dalhousie and King’s students only. Students must have their student ID with them to get in. Regular library services are not offered during this time, students will have access to the South Learning Commons or the atrium.
MacRae Library
Effective November 23 –December 16:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–midnight
Sexton Design & Technology Library
Effective December 4 – 20th:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – midnight
Saturday: 10:00am – midnight
Sunday: 10:00am -midnight
Sir James Dunn Law Library
Friday, December 4: 4:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 5: 6:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 10: 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Friday, December 11: 4:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 12: 9:00 a.m. -12:00p.m. & 6:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 17: 8:00 a.m. – 10:35 p.m.
Friday, December 18: 4:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 19: 6:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
W. K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Effective November 6 –December 19:
Monday–Friday: 7:30* a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
*Circulation is available at 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
* The Kellogg Library will be closed from December 21-January 3.
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In addition to Night Owls (the Killam Library will be staying open til 3 a.m. Sundays-Thursdays from November 1 until December 17), the Killam will also be offering extended hours on the weekends leading up to exams.
Beginning on Saturday, November 21, the Killam Library will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings (instead of opening at 10 a.m.). The last day the Killam will open at 8 a.m. on the weekend for this exam season will be Sunday, December 20.*
* On Sunday, December 20, the Killam Library will be closing at 6 p.m., since no exams will be written that evening.
To review, these are the hours of the Killam leading up to exams (effective Nov. 21 and ending Dec. 20)
Sundays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Mondays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Tuesdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Wednesdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Fridays 8 a.m.-midnight Saturdays 8 a.m.-midnight
Remembrance Day is the day for all Canadians to recognize the contribution our veterans have made and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Canada.
Remembrance Day is always on November 11. The Dal Libraries will be observing holiday hours on Wednesday, November 11.
Killam Memorial Library
1–9 p.m.
MacRae Library
1–10:30 p.m.
Sexton Design & Technology Library
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
W. K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sir James Dunn Law Library
9 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Wallace McCain Learning Commons
1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 12 is Thanksgiving Day. Because it’s a holiday, some of our libraries will have reduced hours that day.
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Killam Memorial Library
1 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sir James Dunn Law Library
9 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
MacRae Library
10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Sexton Design & Technology Library
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
All of the Dalhousie Libraries will be closed on Labour Day (Monday, September 7).
Have a great long weekend!
All of the Dalhousie Libraries will be closed on Natal Day (Monday, August 3).
Enjoy the long week-end!
UPDATE: JULY 15 – 4:00
The timeline for the scheduled power outage has changed, and the Killam will open at 10 a.m., as usual.
As part of Dalhousie’s facilities renewal program, it is necessary to remove a piece of redundant electrical equipment from the Weldon Law Building campus electrical vault. This work is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2015 between 5 and 11 a.m. (times approximate).
During this time, buildings located on Studley and Carleton campuses will be without power, and the Killam Library will have restricted access. As a result, the library will open at 12:00 p.m., instead of 10 a.m.
All of the Dalhousie Libraries will be closed on Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1).
Happy Canada Day, everyone!
