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As a gateway to knowledge, the UMass Amherst Libraries are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Through the University Libraries Sustainability Fund, donors are investing in interdisciplinary teaching, research and a...
05/22/2026

Through the University Libraries Sustainability Fund, donors are investing in interdisciplinary teaching, research and action to address sustainability issues on and beyond campus.

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Through the University Libraries Sustainability Fund, donors are investing in interdisciplinary teaching, research and action to address sustainability issues on and beyond campus.

05/18/2026
Caw-ngratulations, UMass Amherst! Happy Commencement!
05/15/2026

Caw-ngratulations, UMass Amherst! Happy Commencement!

Libraries Update: The Libraries will be closed for Commencement Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17. Congratulations, ...
05/14/2026

Libraries Update:

The Libraries will be closed for Commencement Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

We will reopen with summer hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 18.

The results of this year's City Nature Challenge are in! Here's how we did in Western Mass. Thanks to everyone who parti...
05/14/2026

The results of this year's City Nature Challenge are in! Here's how we did in Western Mass. Thanks to everyone who participated!

7,682 total observations
1, 156 unique species
470 observers
519 identifiers

Photo (CC_BY_NC) Black-capped chickadee by josiah_reed

05/13/2026

We may not have chicks this year...but YOU can! Juvenile falcon plushies are finally back in stock at the UMass Store! Get yours today before they fledge! (And thanks to the store for bringing back the flock!)

05/12/2026

Early morning visit by First-Year Female. Unfortunately, it looks like we won't have eggs this year. We're hoping that with Webster seemingly settling down with First-Year Female, we'll have a much smoother season next year (and hopefully eggs!).

Woohoo! Happy last day of classes, UMass Amherst! Stop by the Libraries next week for some study-break button making!Sci...
05/08/2026

Woohoo! Happy last day of classes, UMass Amherst! Stop by the Libraries next week for some study-break button making!

Science and Engineering Library: May 11-12, 4-6 p.m.
W. E. B. Du Bois Library, RECESS: May 12-13, 2-4 p.m.

Address

154 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA
01003

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135450150

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