Library News & Events

The Library Service Point will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025.

The Library Service Desk will be closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Patriot’s Day. 

There are two new book displays in the library this month. Visit the resource guides below to view all the print and eBook resources available.

The library’s newest book display is celebrating Women’s History Month.

Starting Monday 2/24/25, the Library Service Desk will have new hours of operation. The new hours will be:

      • Monday: CLOSED

      • Tuesday: 9am – 4pm

The Library Service Desk will closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in celebration of Presidents Day. 

Eligible UMass Chan/UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). On this day, the library is not open to members of the public.

Due to today's snowstorm, the Library Service desk will be closed Thursday, February 6th. Librarians are working remotely and can be reached using the Ask a Librarian service.

Check out and borrow the books and ebooks from our February book display celebrating Black History Month. The full list of titles is available on our Black History Month book display guide.

The Library Service Desk will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2025.

Eligible UMass Chan/UMMHC badge access only to access the library (24/7). On this day, the library is not open to members of the public.

The following dates will be Coffee Nights in the Library during the Spring 2025 semester: February 7 and 17, March 10, April 11, May 19, and June 30.

Free coffee, tea, and cocoa will be available in the Library on those dates. Best wishes on your exams!

The Next Two Weeks in the Lamar Soutter Library:

Library Facilities Work 12/14 - 12/31

We are preparing to install a large piece of artwork on the 1st floor. During this time, you can expect:

Due to today's snowstorm, the Library Service desk will be closed Thursday, December 5th. Librarians are working remotely and can be reached using the Ask a Librarian service.

The Library Service Desk will be closed and library staff will be unavailable on November 28-29, 2024, for Thanksgiving.

Eligible UMass Chan/UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is not open to members of the public.

The Library Service Desk will be closed and librarians will be unavailable on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

Eligible UMass Chan/UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is not open to members of the public.