Nimitz Library
The Library may deviate from our regular hours during holidays, events, and home football games. Special announcements about our hours also appear on the Library's home page.
Fall Hours 2026
| Nimitz Library | Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) | Multimedia Support Center (MSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 0730 – 2200 | 0800 – 1200 (Appt. only) 1230 – 1630 (Walk-ins) |
0730-1600 |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 1400 – 2200 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
During the semester, Special Collections & Archives is open by appointment only Monday through Friday 0800-1200 and walk-ins are welcome 1230-1630. SC&A is closed 1200-1230 each day. To schedule an appointment please call 410-293-6917 or contact Jennifer Bryan. For more information, visit Special Collections & Archives.
Additionally, the Multimedia Support Center is open Monday through Friday 0730-1600 (no appointments needed). Reservations for after hours podcasting and video editing suites can be made online, and MSC is available to help with equipment demonstrations or questions during business hours by email at msc@usna.edu or calling 410-293-4028.
Special Hours & Closures: Fall 2026
Columbus Day Weekend
- Friday 9 October: 0730 - 1600
- Saturday 10 October: Closed
- Sunday 11 October: Closed
- Monday 12 October: 1400 - 2200
Veterans Day
- Tuesday 10 November: 0730-1600
- Wednesday 11 November: 1400-2200
Thanksgiving Week
- Tuesday 24 November: 0730 - 1600
- Wednesday 25 November: Closed
- Thursday 26 November: Closed
- Friday 27 November: Closed
- Saturday 28 November: Closed
- Sunday 29 November: Closed
Final Exam Schedule
- Tue Dec 8 - 0730-2200
- Wed Dec 9 - 0730-2200
- Thu Dec 10 - 0730-2200
- Fri Dec 11 - 0730-2000
- Sat Dec 12 - CLOSED (Army/Navy Game)
- Sun Dec 13 - 1000-2200
- Mon Dec 14 - 0730-2200
- Tue Dec 15 - 0730-2200
- Wed Dec 16 - 0730-2200
- Thu Dec 17 - 0730-2200
- Fri Dec 18 - 0730-1600
Intersession
- Sat Dec 19 - CLOSED
- Sun Dec 20 - CLOSED
- Mon Dec 21 - 0730-1600
- Tue Dec 22 - 0730-1600
- Wed Dec 23 - 0730-1600
- Thu Dec 24 - CLOSED
- Fri Dec 25 - CLOSED
- Sat Dec 26 - CLOSED
- Sun Dec 27 - CLOSED
- Mon Dec 28 - 0730-1600
- Tue Dec 29 - 0730-1600
- Wed Dec 30 - 0730-1600
- Thu Dec 31 - 0730-1600
- Fri Jan 1 - CLOSED
- Sat Jan 2 - CLOSED
- Sun Jan 3 - CLOSED
- Mon Jan 4 - 0730-1600
- Tue Jan 5 - 0730-1600
- Wed Jan 6 - 0730-1600
- Thu Jan 7 - 0730-1600
- Fri Jan 8 - 0730-1600
- Sat Jan 9 - CLOSED
- Sun Jan 10 - CLOSED
- Mon Jan 11 - 0730-1600
- Tue Jan 12 - Spring hours begin
* Closed weekends and federal holidays during intersession.
Visiting the Library
Visitors, or individuals who are not current midshipmen, faculty, or staff of the Naval Academy, can read more about our Visitors Policy or current U.S. Naval Academy access information to plan a visit to the library.
For additional questions or help, stop by the Checkout Desk, send an email to ask@usna.libanswers.com, or call 410-293-6945.
