Snell Library Hours
Snell Library Building Hours
Building access is available 24- hours a day for current Northeastern University students, faculty, and staff with a valid Husky ID whenever the building is open.
You can find more information on our Visitor Access Policy page.
All times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time.
Library Visitor Access Hours
We are pleased to welcome Northeastern alumni, retirees, members of our partner institutions and other library visitors during the Library’s Visitor Access Hours.
| Weekdays (Monday through Friday) | Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) |
|---|---|
|
9am to 7pm |
12pm to 5pm |
9am to 7pm
12pm to 5pm
Library Service Desk Hours
Members of the Northeastern community can expect to access Library services at the Help and Information Desk on the first floor of Snell Library. Help and Information Services include course reserves, study room questions, borrowing and wayfinding questions.
| Monday -Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
|
8am to 10pm |
8am to 9pm |
11am to 9pm |
11am to 10pm |
8am to 10pm
8am to 9pm
11am to 9pm
11am to 10pm
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Dates and times listed below are subject to change.
| Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
|---|---|
| Indigenous Peoples Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
| Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
| Thanksgiving Recess (Wednesday, November 25, 2026 through Sunday, November 29, 2026) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 25th and will reopen at 11am on Sunday, November 29th, 2026 |
| Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027) |
Building closes at 5pm on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen at 8am on Monday, January 4) |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18, 2027) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
| President's Day (Monday, February 15, 2027) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
| Patriot's Day (Monday, April 19, 2027) |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm |
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 25th and will reopen at 11am on Sunday, November 29th, 2026
Building closes at 5pm on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen at 8am on Monday, January 4)
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Building open 24 hours with valid Husky card, Service Desks open from Noon to 10pm
Additional Service Hours
Nighttime Safety Escorts
On-Campus Personal Safety Escort
Northeastern’s Public Safety Division provides an on-campus personal safety escort service for the Boston campus, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
To request a ride, call the Northeastern University Police at (617) 373-2121. Tell them your name, Northeastern ID number, exact location, and destination. See the Northeastern Police Safety Escort services website(opens in new tab) for more information and service restrictions. Escorts typically arrive in 10 to 15 minutes.
Off-Campus Shuttle Escort
Public Safety also provides an off-campus shuttle escort from Snell Library in the evenings. Shuttle hours vary by time of the year.
- August 15 to May 15: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- May 16 to August 14: 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Service runs every single night, 7 days a week!
The RedEye shuttle is free and provides drop off service to designated pick-up and drop-off locations within 1.5 miles of Snell Library. You can view the RedEye service map linked from the Northeastern Police website. To use the RedEye shuttle, students MUST book a ride in advance using the RedEye App OR in person at the RedEye dispatch center, located in the Northeastern Security office inside the Ruggles substation.
Apple Store Apple Northeastern University Redeye app
Google Play Google Northeastern University Redeye app