Library Schedule of Operations

Below are the currently anticipated operating hours of the Courtright Memorial Library.

  • Please know our hours are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen emergencies.
  • Generally, the library will close when the university cancels classes and closes the office. University communications, including Rave Alert Emails, text messages, and phone calls, should include this information.
  • Should the university cancel classes but offices are to remain open, the library will be open from 9 am-6 pm.
  • The library will close if the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office declares a Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency.
  • Students, faculty, and staff may utilize other campus computer labs for computer/printer access when the library is closed.

Regular Summer Hours (May 3rd – August 20th)
Monday-Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

Pre-Fall & First Flight (August 10th – August 18th)
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 9am – 6pm
Wednesday 9am – 2pm (Closing early as a majority of our staff are at a professional development opportunity)
Thursday-Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday CLOSED

Regular Fall Hours (August 19th – December 2nd)
Monday-Thursday 7:45am – 12midnight
Friday 7:45am – 6pm
Saturday 12:30pm – 5pm
Sunday 3pm – 12midnight

Labor Day Weekend Hours (September 5th – 7th)
Saturday 12:30pm – 5pm
Sunday 3pm – 7pm
Monday CLOSED

Ready Day Hours (September 23rd)
Wednesday 7:45am – 12midnight

Homecoming Weekend Hours (September 26th)
Saturday 12:30pm – 5pm

Fall Break Hours (October 1th – 13th)
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED
Monday-Tuesday 9am – 6pm

Thanksgiving Week Hours (November 24th – 29th)
Tuesday 7:45am – 10pm
Wednesday 9am – 12noon
Thursday-Sunday CLOSED

Reading Day & Finals Week Hours (December 3rd – 13th)
Thursday 7:45am – 12midnight
Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturday 12:30pm – 9pm
Sunday 12noon – 12midnight
Monday-Thursday 7:30am – 12midnight
Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED

Archives Hours
The University Archive is located on the lower level of the Courtright Memorial Library and observes regular hours Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Please contact Stephen D. Grinch, Archivist (614-823-1761) for more information or to request materials.  Historical information about the University can also be found in our institutional repository.

Please see the Library’s full Schedule of Operations for additional information.

Contact the Library

138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu

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