Our Waterbury and Stamford libraries will be opening on a delay.

☃️All library locations are closed on Tuesday, February 24 ❄️ Don't forget that you can still access many of our resources online! library.uconn.edu

In addition to Homer Babbidge Library closing at 9pm this evening, all UConn LIbrary locations will be closed on Monday.

Due to the weather, Homer Babbidge Library will close at 9:00pm tonight. ❄️☃️

The John McDonald Reading Room in UConn Archives & Special Collections is closed for the afternoon.

Who doesn't love an interactive map? Ever wonder how these maps get made? Learn all about it in our beginner-friendly, in-person workshop: Getting Started with ArcGIS Online! Two sessions available - sign up today at s.uconn.edu/libraryworkshops

In the category of DYK....we love research. And love helping you with yours. One easy way to find out how is to ask - lib.uconn.edu/ask. Thanks Daily Campus for helping us spread the word! https://dailycampus.com/2026/02/12/humanities-centered-involvement-fair-showcases-opportunities-for-students/

Roses are red The grass is green (...somewhere, under the snow) Come to the plaza! Let's make some zines! 🤙💘🫦 Friday, February 13th, 12pm - 2pm (Hmm, Friday the 13th...how awesome would some spooky valentine's zines be? 👻)

Looking for something good to read? Our new Staff Picks on Plaza feature fiction and non-fiction, a graphic novel, and even a roller derby zine! Come and get 'em! 🛼🪐🐒🏉✍️ For more picks (or to join the waitlist) visit s.uconn.edu/StaffPicks

Homer Babbidge Library will close at 11:30pm today, January 28th and Thursday the 29th. Stay warm out there!

❄️All library locations will be closed Tuesday, January 27❄️

All library locations including Homer Babbidge will be closed on Monday, January 26.

Due to the impending weather, Homer Babbidge Library will be closed on Sunday, January 25.

Due to current weather conditions, Homer Babbidge Library will open to the public at 10:00 am. All other library locations are closed for the holiday.

Are you a grad student, post-doc or scholar with a writing goal among your New Year's resolutions? Check out Interleaf! Our 1/7 and 1/14 meetings will be 1pm - 3pm, and revert to our regular 4:30pm - 6:30pm weekly schedule on 1/21. Learn more: https://ow.ly/b0ie50XQ7Uc

DYK the first telephone call EVER was made right here in CT? You never know what you'll find in the UConn Archives & Special Collections https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/18/new-havens-role-telephone-history-alexander-graham-bell-modern-calls/

The week is ALMOST OVER! You got this! Come up to Level 1 in HBL today for Paws to Relax Day 4! Here's who you can meet today: 12-1 Shelby, Golden Retriever 1-2 Tori, Golden Retriever (pictured!) 2-3 Seneca, Yellow Lab 3-4 Millie, Spaniel Mix

Keeping the good vibes going strong for Day 3 of Paws to Relax! Here's who you can meet today: 12-1 Ernie, Newfoundland 1-2 Sheena, Hound Mix 2-3 Grant, Golden Retriever 3-4 Comet, Golden Retriever

Winter break is a great time to wrap your head around AI and what it can do for you. Our self-paced online course will give you the confidence to use AI effectively, efficiently, and ethically. Self-enroll today in HuskyCT.

Every day is a dog day this week - here's your Paws to Relax Day 2 line up! 12-1 Wrigley, Newfoundland 1-2 Andy, Golden Retriever 2-3 Millie, Border Collie 3-4 Cora, Bernese Mountain Dog Come by Level 1 of HBL and get your paw shake! 🐾

Finals week is always filled with doggo days! Paws to Relax kicks off at 12pm today on Level 1. Here's who you can meet today: 12-1 Frankie, Pug 1-2 Willow, Foxhound 2-3 Porche, Golden Retriever 3-4 Ryder, Mini Australian Labradoodle 4-5 Tucker, Golden Retriever Come say hi! 🐕👋

Finals are coming. We're here to arm you with the knowledge & good vibes you need to sur-THRIVE! 😎 Meet our librarians, eat snacks, and make stuff on HBL Plaza. 12/2: 2pm - 4pm 12/3: 2pm - 4pm (inc. Journaling w/ Dean of Students) 12/4: 1pm - 3pm (Dean of Students is bringing COOKIES!)

Starting tomorrow at 7:30am, HBL will be open 24/7 for finals. Study any time or all night - we got you! 🤓

The Thanksgiving break is here (phew....) so check our website for different hours across locations. Homer Babbidge has modified hours every day, closed on Thanksgiving day. Gobble, Gobble!

The landscape poses challenges in publishing and funder requirements. Join one or all of the workshops in our Navigating the Publishing Landscape series for up-to-date & in-depth resources for where and how to publish your work. Great for researchers in ALL career stages workshops.lib.uconn.edu

Transfer & campus change students: who's up for trivia? Next Wednesday, join us for Meet Your Pack from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in HBL 1101. - First 20 students receive UConn Library bags 🎒 - Trivia winners get Dairy Bar Vouchers 🍨 - Dean of Students is buying pizza 🍕 Guaranteed good time - come hang out!

I bet you didn't think the archives of the Aetna Insurance Company would be interesting, did you? The new exhibit in the archives is a trip down marketing history through the eyes of this insurance giant. On display in the Schimmelpfeng Gallery, Dodd Center.

Are you a night owl? Do you love libraries and those that love libraries? We have an opening for an evening Buildings & Grounds Officer. Applications due by November 23. https://library.uconn.edu/about/employment-opportunities/

For one night only on November 10th from 5:30 - 7:30pm, Buckley's Dining Hall will be transformed into the Archives Exploratorium, welcoming investigators and crafters from across UConn! Solve a mystery, make a zine, and enjoy dark academia vibes! Also, there will be food 😁

Today is the day! Join us in the Student Union for the Innovation Expo starting at noon. Come learn about our Maker Studio and test your critical thinking skills with our business librarian.

Monday join us at the Innovation Expo - we'll have representatives from the Maker Studio to share how we can help you create your future! Monday, October 27 from 12-3, SU Room 304.

Reading is a fundamental right, and the panel discussion about the documentary 'The Right To Read' tonight at 6:30pm, will explore the movement to ensure all children receive evidence-based, science-backed literacy instruction. Join us by registering at tinyurl.com/R2RHartford1020

“Everyone has their own unique reasons for coming here, but each one of those people who come here adds a little piece to the puzzle that is the history of the University" Your story matters! If you were a DJ or listener at WHUS, heck out the WHUS archive! https://ow.ly/ubvw50XeZmK

The greatest research skill you can have is being a nosy husky who wants to find out! 🔍🐕 Here's how you can be nosy at the UConn Library: - Ask a Librarian! s.uconn.edu/AskALibrarian - Attend one of our workshops! - Browse our books and databases - Find your subject specialist - Just come explore!

"Ordinary people and their ordinary lives are important, and should be preserved for future generations." My Town, My Story is our grant-funded project where citizens can preserve CT's history because our stories are what make this a great state! tinyurl.com/37dfhdnr

Not sure how our subject specialists can help you with your teaching and research? We will be joining the Timely Topics series hosted by @uconngradschool.bsky.social on September 18 at 11 am to share ways we can partner for success! Register today - grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/

We are temporarily experiencing longer delivery times for physical material requests through ILL. We are working on minimizing future wait times, which could currently be up to a week. We apologize for the inconvenience, and as always, you can reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Are you a grad student, post-doc or faculty member looking for a writing group? Step into the Interleaf! First meeting 9/3. See our meeting structure and RSVP here: events.uconn.edu/libraries/ev...

DYK that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? The UConn Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Homer Babbidge on Thursday, July 24th from 9am-2pm. Schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org and enter 1200

Due to the issues at the Hartford Public Library, our Hartford campus location will be closed for the remainder of the week. We will reopen on Tuesday.

Due to unforseen circumstances, our Hartford campus library is closed today.

Things we learned today: 1) The library is a great place to make new friends! 🥰 2) We might have 6 more weeks of spring semester? 😅

Random portal? Even better, the escalator to Level B in Babbidge is FINALLY being replaced by stairs! The iDesk has temporarily moved to just inside the west entrance and will be staffed M-W, 8 am - 9 pm T-F, 8 am - 5 pm S-S, 12 - 5 pm You should also anticipate noise near the Plaza.

This is our 15th year of Paws to Relax and this picture says it all. Today is the last day to get some snuggles on the first floor of Babbidge. 12-1 Willow, Foxhound 1-2 Andy, Golden Retriever 2-3 Seneca, Yellow Lab 3-4 Millie, Spaniel Mix 4-5 Cora, Bernese Mountain Dog

We could say corny things like chill, you got this or stay frosty. Instead we’ll just file this under strange things you find at the library during finals.

Tori may have been here yesterday, but there are plenty of snuggles to get today! Come Paws and Relax on the first floor of HBL today and meet Dugan, Australian Shepherd (12-1) Grant, Golden Retriever (1-2) Millie, Border Collie (2-3) Toby, Golden Retriever (3-4) Hunter, Shetland Sheepdog (4-5)

We are partial to the big dogs, but there is room for the little guys here at UConn. Frankie the Pug sported a cute little tie for y’all today. Paws to Relax in HBL until 5. Ryder, Mini Australian Labradoodle (1-2) Wrigley, Newfoundland (2-3) Shelby, Border Collie (3-4) Tori, Golden Retriever (4-5)

You made it to the end of classes! We are still rolling with 24/7 hours in Babbidge through next week and even better, Paws to Relax starts Monday. But today, stop by and grab some free tea in the Plaza. Good luck on your finals!!