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What time does the Rice University library close?

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Fondren Library’s current Rice ID hours show the Rice University library closes at 2:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 a.m. Friday, and 12:00 a.m. Saturday. Hours can change without notice, and department hours may differ from the building hours.

YOUR NEXT DECISION

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  • Use the live Fondren hours page if you’re going close to closing time.
  • If you need a service desk, verify that department’s hours separately.

What time it closes

Fondren Library is the Rice University library, and its current Rice ID hours list these closing times: 2:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 a.m. Friday, and 12:00 a.m. Saturday.

  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
  • Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

One thing to double-check

Fondren says library hours are subject to change without notice, and individual service department hours vary from the building hours.

  • Check the live hours page before you go.
  • If you need a specific service inside the library, its hours may not match the building’s closing time.

Sources

  1. Fondren Library, Rice University - Welcome | Fondren Library ↗
  2. Rice ID Hours - Fondren Library ↗
  3. Non-Rice Visitor Hours | Fondren Library ↗
  4. New Library Hours | Fondren Library - Rice University ↗
  5. Fondren Library, Rice University - Welcome | Fondren Library ↗

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