Library service dates during Thanksgiving week

On-site and online Library services will be reduced during Thanksgiving Week, November 22–28. All Library services will be closed November 25–27, except for Ask a Librarian email services on Wednesday.

Book a seat

Library buildings, including seating areas, will be closed on these dates during Thanksgiving week:

  • Mansueto and Regenstein: Closed Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28
  • Crerar and SSA: Closed Monday, November 23 through Saturday, November 28
  • D’Angelo Law: Closed Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 (seat reservations are closed starting November 21)

Book returns

Book returns will be closed Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28.

Paging & Pickup

Requests to page materials can be submitted all week, but patrons will not be able to pick up materials between Wednesday, November 25 and Sunday, November 29. Items awaiting pickup will be held for 14 days, in addition to any closed dates.

Scan & Deliver and Interlibrary Loan

Requests can continue to be submitted, but may take longer than usual to fill since they will not be processed Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29.

UChicago Card services

UChicago Card requests may continue to be submitted online but may take longer than usual to fill. UChicago Card pickup appointments will be unavailable Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29.

Ask a Librarian

On Wednesday, November 25, we will be responding to email questions only.  Questions can be submitted over the extended holiday weekend, but responses will resume on Monday, November 30.