Library hours vary throughout the semester and academic year depending upon when classes are in session. If the seminary closes or modifies its operating hours (e.g., due to inclement weather or for early holiday closings), the library will follow suit. The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
January 22 - May 10
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. closed for chapel
12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special hours and closings:
April 14 - 16 (Holy Week)
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
April 17
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 12:000 p.m.
April 18
Good Friday - Closed
Note: Hours are subject to change. Library doors are locked fifteen minutes prior to closing.
Library Hours for Visitors
While the library welcomes visitors, its resources are intended for the support of theological research and teaching. Building access and resource use is given priority to the library’s regular patrons, including seminary faculty, staff, students and administration, formal guests of the seminary, special researchers, and members of American University and the Washington Theological Consortium.
Visitors are welcome to use the library for theological research during the seminary’s regular business hours:
Monday - Friday:
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For questions about access at other times, please contact the library.