Hours
Library, SLS Open Access, and Reference Hours
NOTE: Stanford law library hours and access policies are subject to change. For updates, please call 650 723.2477.
Regular Hours
August 26, (Saturday), 2023 – June 7 (Sunday), 2024
| Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Monday – Thursday:
Closed: 7pm – 7:15pm Friday: Closed: 5pm – 5:15pm Saturday: Closed: 5pm – 5:15pm Sunday: Closed: 5pm – 5:15pm
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Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Virtual) |
| Note: When the library closes, there is a 15-minute period where all library users must exit the library. Study Hall Hours for SLS Students Only begins 15-minutes after the library closes. | ||
Special Hours
| Dates | Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024
Memorial Day |
Closed
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Regular Hours
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Closed
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| May 31 – June 7, 2024
Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours, but limited to SLS Only due to finals prep.
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Regular Hours
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Closed
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| June 8 – 9, 2024 | Closed | Regular Hours | Closed |
| June 10 – June 14, 2024
Intersession |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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24-hours
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8am-4pm (via Zoom)
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| June 15 – June 16, 2024 | Closed | Regular Hours | Closed |
| June 29 – July 7, 2024
Independence Day |
Closed | Regular Hours | Closed |
| September 2, 2024
Labor Day |
Closed
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Regular Hours
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Closed
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| November 22 – December 13, 2024
Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Limited to SLS Only due to finals prep.
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Regular hours
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Regular Hours
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| November 27, 2024 | 8:30am – Noon | Midnight – Noon | 8am – Noon (via Zoom) |
| November 28 – November 30, 2024
Thanksgiving Recess |
Closed
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Regular Hours
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Closed
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| December 14 – 15, 2023 | Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| December 16 – December 19, 2024
Intersession |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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24-hours
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8am-4pm (via Zoom)
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| December 20, 2024
Intersession |
9:00 am – Noon
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Midnight – Noon
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8am – Noon (via Zoom)
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| December 21, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Winter Closure |
Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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| January 20, 2025
MLK, Jr Holiday |
Closed
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24-hours
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Closed
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| February 17, 2025
President’s Day |
Closed
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24-Hours
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Closed
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| March 10, 2025 – March 21, 2025
Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours, but limited to SLS Only due to finals prep.
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Regular Hours
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Regular Hours
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| March 22 – March 23, 2025 |
Closed |
Regular Hours |
Closed |
| March 24 – March 28, 2025
Intersession |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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24-hours
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8am-4pm (via Zoom)
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| May 26, 2025
Memorial Day |
Closed
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24-hours
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8am-4pm (via Zoom)
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| June 9 – June 13, 2025
Intersession |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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24-hours
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8am-4pm (via Zoom)
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| June 14 – June 15, 2025 | Closed | 24-hours | 8am-4pm (via Zoom) |
Bar Exam Prep Summer Hours
| Dates | Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, – June 28, 2024
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Closed: Saturday- Sunday
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24 hours
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Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
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| June 29 – July 7, 2024
Summer Closure/Independence Day
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Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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| July 8 – July 28, 2024
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Closed: Saturday- Sunday
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24 hours
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Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
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Reduced Summer Hours
June 8 (Saturday) – August 23 (Friday), 2024*
*All library services will be closed from June 29, 2024- July 7, 2024
| Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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24 hours
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Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (via Zoom)
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