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In-Person Summer Semester Hours May 18 - July 24, 2026

In-Person Summer Semester Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Summer Semester hours on Monday, May 18.

In-Person Summer Semester Hours May 18 - July 24, 2026
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Monday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM8:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM8:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM8:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM8:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
Saturday10:00 PM - 5:00 PMCLOSEDCLOSED10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM2:00 PM - 7:00 PMCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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In-Person Spring Intersession Hours May 3 - 17, 2026

In-Person Spring Intersession Hours 2026

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.

In-Person Spring Intersession Hours May 3 - 17, 2026
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
SaturdayCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SundayCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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In-Person Easter Holiday Hours April 2 - 5, 2026. Decorated Easter eggs and flowers on bottom border.

In-Person Easter Holiday Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person service hours for the Easter Holiday from April 2 through April 5, 2026.

In-Person Easter Holiday Hours April 2 - 5, 2026. Decorated Easter eggs and flowers on bottom border.
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Thursday, April 28:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 3CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Saturday, April 4CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, April 5CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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In-Person Spring Break Hours February 28 - March 7, 2026 with a background of spring flowers

In-Person Spring Break Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Spring Break from February 28 through March 7.

The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.

In-Person Spring Break Hours February 28 - March 7, 2026 with a background of spring flowers
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Saturday, February 28CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, March 1CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday, March 28:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 38:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 48:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 58:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, March 68:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
Saturday, March 7CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Hours January 18-19, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by altering our in-person service hours.

The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open on Sunday, January 18 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and all locations will be closed on Monday, January 19.

The 24/7 areas at the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Hours January 18-19, 2026

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In-Person Spring Semester Hours January 5 - May 2, 2026

In-Person Spring Semester Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Spring Semester hours on Monday, January 5.

In-Person Spring Semester Hours January 5 - May 2, 2026
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Sunday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM2:00 PM - 10:00 PMCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PMCLOSED10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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In-Person Semester Break Hours January 2 - 4, 2026

In-Person Semester Break Hours 2026

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for New Year Break from January 2, 2026 through January 4, 2026.

The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries with reopen at 8:00 AM on January 2, 2026 and will be accessible with a current Bear Card.

In-Person Semester Break Hours January 2 - 4, 2026
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Friday, January 28:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
Saturday, January 3CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, January 4CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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Winter Break Hours for December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Winter Break Hours 2025

All Mercer University Libraries will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026 in observance of the winter holidays.

This closure includes the 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries, which will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. 

The Libraries, including the 24/7 spaces, will reopen on January 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

Winter Break Hours for December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026

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In-Person Fall Intersession Hours December 14 - 23, 2025

In-Person Fall Intersession Hours 2025

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Fall Intersession from December 14, 2025 through December 23, 2025.

The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card until 5:00 PM on December 23, 2025.

In-Person Fall Intersession Hours December 14 - 23, 2025
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
SundayCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLOSED
SaturdayCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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Thanksgiving Hours November 25 - November 29, 2025

Thanksgiving Hours 2025

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Thanksgiving from November 25 through November 29, 2025.

The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.

Thanksgiving Hours November 25 - November 29, 2025
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Henry CenterDouglas Center
Tuesday, November 258:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 268:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 27CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Friday, November 28CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Saturday, November 29CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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