The Esther Raushenbush Library is located across from Andrews Lawn, west of the corner of Glen Washington Road and Mead Way.
The library building is open to current SLC students, faculty, and staff. Members of the public who would like to visit the library, please see this site for current information on the College’s COVID-19 policies. Only Sarah Lawrence community members with a valid ID may remain in the library past 8:30 pm.
The library hours listed below are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please continue to check this site for the latest updates.
Library Hours
September 2021
| Monday Sept. 13 - Friday Sept. 17 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | |
| Saturday Sept. 18 - Sunday Sept. 19 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | |
| Monday Sept. 20 - Thursday Sept. 23 | 8:30 am – 1:00 am | |
| Friday Sept. 24 | 8:30 am - midnight | |
| Saturday Sept. 25 | 11:00 am - midnight | |
| Sunday Sept. 26 | 11:00 am -1:00 am | |
| Monday Sept. 27 - Thursday Sept. 30 | 8:30 am – 1:00 am |
October 2021
Regular Hours
| Mondays-Thursday | 8:30am - 1:00 am | |
| Friday | 8:30am - midnight | |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - midnight | |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 1:00 am |
Please note October Study Day hours below:
| Friday Oct. 15 | 8:30 am - midnight | |
| Saturday Oct. 16 - Sunday Oct. 17 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Monday Oct. 18 - Tuesday Oct. 19 | 8:30 am - 1:00 am |
November 2021
Regular Hours
| Mondays-Thursday | 8:30am - 1:00 am | |
| Friday | 8:30am - midnight | |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - midnight | |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 1:00 am |
Please note Thanksgiving hours below:
| Tuesday Nov. 23 | 8:30 am - 7:00 pm | |
| Wednesday Nov. 24- Friday Nov. 26 | Closed | |
| Saturday Nov. 27 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Sunday Nov. 28 | 1:00 pm - 24/7 begins | |
| Monday Nov. 29 - Tuesday Nov. 30 | Library open 24/7 |
December 2021
| Wednesday Dec. 1 - Friday Dec. 17 | open 24/7 until Dec. 17 at 5:00 pm | |
| Saturday Dec. 18 - Sunday Dec. 19 | Closed | |
| Monday Dec. 20 - Thursday Dec. 23 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Friday Dec. 24 - Friday Dec. 31 | Closed |
Directories
Department Directory
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Department
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Phone |
|---|---|
| 914.395.2474 | |
| Circulation and Access | 914.395.2432 |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services | 914.395.2479 |
| Archives | 914.395.2480 |
| Administration | 914.395.2472 |
| Music Library | 914.395.2375 |
| Research Services | 914.395.2225 |
| Reserves | 914.395.2431 |
| Acquisitions | 914.395.2477 |
| Visual Resources | 914.395.2300 |