The Libraries will offer extended hours during finals, with therapy dog visits, mindful breaks, and free coffee and snacks available at select times

The libraries will be open at the following times for final exams, Dec. 9-17 (Lehigh ID tap entry required after 9 PM):

Fairchild-Martindale Library: 

  • Beginning Sunday, December 7th, FML opens at 9:00 a.m. and remains open 24/7 through Wednesday, December 17th, closing at 5:00 p.m.
  • For Digital Media Studio final exam hours, see the Digital Media Studio Calendar.

Linderman Library: 

  • Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

The Computing Center remains open 24/7, with Lehigh ID tap entry required after 6 PM Mon-Fri, and all day Sat-Sun.

The Grind @ FML will have modified hours during finals. View all Lehigh Dining hours of operation for finals week. 

Relax, recharge, and stay focused!

Take a study break and enjoy a snack on us! We'll have free coffee, tea, and goodies on Tuesday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. at both libraries, while supplies last. 

Lehigh Dining is offering finals specials throughout the week. View them here.

Pause, Play, and Reset for finals! Drop in anytime to the LETs Lab on Thursday, December 11, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Unwind in VR with a meditative app or game, get nostalgic and try out a retro gaming system, or go analog and play a tabletop game with a friend!

Take a “paws” at the libraries!

Pause for some much needed stress relief with visits from therapy dogs in both libraries! Mark your calendars for the following dates and locations:

Linderman Library:

  • Tuesday, December 9, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 11, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fairchild-Martindale Library:

  • Monday, December 8, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 10, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 12, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Stitching our story together: Join The Grove!

Help bring The Grove to life! The Grove is the winning design from the FML Library Design Contest–an ambitious, large-scale art installation, crafted entirely by students, that will transform the FML atrium.

Before you head out for break, take a moment to donate some fabric - any colors, texture, patterns, or materials you’re willing to share. The piece of fabric you contribute, if selected, will be woven, draped, or affixed to The Grove structure by students in creative, unexpected ways, becoming part of an evolving collaborative artwork that reflects the diversity, warmth, and creativity of our Lehigh community. Don’t just observe the art; help build it! Fabric contributions will be accepted in the FML lobby, adjacent to the Help Desk.

After Final Exams 

After final exams, the libraries and Computing Center will operate on a winter schedule. View all hours on the Lehigh Libraries & Computing Center Calendar. For DMS winter hours, please see the Digital Media Studio Calendar.

Good luck on your finals and finish strong!

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