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Fall and Spring Semesters

This table contains the hours that Swem Library is open for a typical week during the Fall or Spring semesters at the College.
Applicable Days Hours Open
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 am
 
Circulation and Reserves services are available at all times before midnight.  For other departments, see hours below.
Access to the library after midnight is restricted to William & Mary ID card holders. Library services end at midnight.

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Summer Sessions (June 1 - August 7**)

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
**Exceptions  
Thursday, June 11
- Staff Event 		10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat - Sun, July 4-5
- Session Break 		CLOSED

August Interim (August 8 - 20)

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday CLOSED

Orientation (August 21 - 25)

Friday, August 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat - Sun, August 22-23 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 24 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 25 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fall classes begin Wednesday, August 26

Reference Desk

This table contains the hours that the Reference Desk at Swem Library is open for a typical week.
Applicable Days Hours Open
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - midnight
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - midnight

Please call (757) 221-3067 for hours during interim, summer, and holiday periods.

Mews Cafe

Closed for the Summer