Wahlstrom Library
📚Library Hours Update – Spring 2026 (Midterms & Spring Break Notice)
❄️ Weather Closure Notice:
• The library will close early at 6:00 PM today (Sunday, February 22, 2026)
• The library will be closed tomorrow (Monday, February 23, 2026) due to the Blizzard
🗓 Important Announcements:
✅ Good luck to all students on your Midterm Exams — we wish you success!
🌸 Spring Break Schedule (March 2–6, 2026):
• The Wahlstrom Library will be open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• The library will be closed on Sunday, March 1 and Saturday, March 7
📌 Please continue to check the Library Hours table below for the most up-to-date daily schedules.
The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top priority. We encourage everyone to stay safe and monitor university communications for any additional updates.
📧 For assistance, contact: reference@bridgeport.edu
We wish everyone a safe Spring Break and a successful midterm season!
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| Date | Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23 | Monday | Closed | Closed |
| 2/24 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 2/25 | Wednesday | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 2/26 | Thursday | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 2/27 | Friday | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2/28 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3/1 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |