James Earl Carter Library

In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

Library Hours Update:

May 5–May 8: Open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10

May Term & Summer Hours
(May 11–July 30):

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Students take a break from studying to visit with Lily and Charlie Thursday evening at the GSW Library.

Dear Students,
As we head into finals, the Library is extending its hours to help you prepare and finish the semester strong. Please see the updated schedule below:
Finals Extended Library Hours
Thursday, April 30: 8 a.m.–midnight
Friday, May 1: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, May 2: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, May 3: 4 p.m.–midnight
Monday, May 4: 8 a.m.–midnight
Tuesday, May 5: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
If you are looking for a quiet space to focus, our study rooms upstairs are available.
We’re also offering some extra support to help you get through finals week:
Free snack bags available after 7:30 p.m., beginning Thursday
Therapy dogs Charlie and Lily (please see attached image) visit:
Thursday, April 30: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 4: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join us for Finals Week, and best of luck on all your exams!

The GSW Library will be closed Easter Sunday (April 5). We wish you a joyful and restful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you back Monday.

Library Spring Break Hours

During Spring Break, our library hours will be modified as follows:

Saturday–Sunday (March 14–15): Closed
Monday–Friday (March 16–20): 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday (March 21–22): Closed

Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, March 23.

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Spring Break!

The library hours for Sunday, January 18, will be from 2-7:30 pm. The library will also be closed Monday January 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We reopen at 8 am on Tuesday.

The GSW Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the MLK
Jr. Holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back Tuesday!

The Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11.

Spring Semester operating hours begin Monday, January 12. Our hours will be:

Monday-Thursday: 8 am-10 pm
Friday: 8 am-5pm
Saturday: 1-5 pm
Sunday: 2-10 pm

We hope you have a great Spring 2026!

The library closes today, Wednesday Dec. 31, at 2 pm for the New Year’s holiday. We will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2 @ 8 am.

We hope you have a safe and Happy New Year and will see you soon!