OpenAthens authentication service will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on October 14, 2026 from 2 PM – 4 PM.
Off-campus access to electronic resources will be intermittent during this time and some on-campus resources will be impacted.
Thank you for your patience during this time!
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The Tarver Library will alter our in-person hours for Fall Break from September 30 through October 3. The Swilley Library and the Henry and Douglas Centers will maintain their regular Fall semester hours.
| Tarver Library (Macon)* | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 30 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, October 1 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday, October 2 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 3 | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
Tarver Library In-Person Fall Break Hours 2026 Read More »
The 24/7 space will still be accessible via the 1st floor entrance. If patrons need to contact library staff during this time, please call (678) 547-6284.
Thank you for your patience!
Swilley Library 2nd Floor Closure: September 22, 2026 Read More »
The Mercer University Libraries will be altering our in-person service hours in observance of Labor Day.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open on Sunday, September 6 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. All Mercer University Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 7.
The 24/7 areas at the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Fall hours beginning Monday, August 17 for the Swilley Library and the Douglas and Henry Centers.
The Tarver Library will be open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday, August 17 and will begin Fall hours on Tuesday, August 18.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Summer Intersession from July 25 through August 16, 2026.
The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
In-Person Summer Intersession Hours 2026 Read More »
The Mercer University Libraries will observe the 4th of July by altering our in-person service hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be opened from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd and all locations will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3rd and 4th.
The 24/7 areas of the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will observe Memorial Day by altering our in-person service hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be closed on Sunday, May 24. All locations will be closed on Monday, May 25.
The 24/7 areas of the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
Memorial Day Hours 2026 Read More »
The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Summer Semester hours on Monday, May 18.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CLOSED |
| Saturday | 10:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Spring Intersession from May 3, 2026 through May 17, 2026.
The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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