Allen Memorial Library

Allen Memorial Library We provide you with music and dance books, scores, recordings, equipment, online resources, and more. For hours, see https://tinyurl.com/uhart-lib-hours.

We are also glad to help with all of your performing arts research needs. This is the Official page for the Allen Library at the University of Hartford. The Mildred P. Allen Memorial Library provides reference, circulating, and online materials in the fields of music, dance, and related performing arts programs. The Allen Library was originally founded as the Hartt Library in 1938. In 201

7, the Allen Library was moved into a new 6,475-square-foot space on the lower level of the Harrison Libraries building. In this location, the Allen Library is a “library within a library,” with its own entrance and where it maintains a distinct identity. It continues to serve as a learning hub and intellectual center for The Hartt School, and its services, collections, and facilities remain open to the entire University community. There are five full-time staff members and a team of student workers at the Allen Library, working diligently to provide our users with high-quality resources and services.

05/26/2026

We are OPEN!

Our summer hours are as follows:
May 16 – June 28
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM (also closed Friday June 19)
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

June 29 – July 17
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM (also closed Friday, July 3)
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

July 18 – August 7
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

August 8 – 23
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Holiday closings: Memorial Day Monday May 25; Juneteenth Friday June 19; and Independence Day Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4.

05/20/2026

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Harrison Libraries (including the Allen Library) will be closing early today (Wednesday, May 20), at 4 PM, due to unexpected maintenance issues. We will remain closed through Monday, May 25. Allen expects so far to reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26, for our regular summer hours.

Our amended summer hours are as follows:May 16 – June 28Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PMFriday: 9 AM – 1 PM (also cl...
05/15/2026

Our amended summer hours are as follows:

May 16 – June 28
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM (also closed Friday June 19)
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

June 29 – July 17
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM (also closed Friday, July 3)
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

July 18 – August 7
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

August 8 – 23
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Holiday closings: Memorial Day Monday May 25; Juneteenth Friday June 19; and Independence Day Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4.

For the remainder of this week, our hours are 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Beginning next week, we will be open from 9 AM to 6 PM Mo...
05/13/2026

For the remainder of this week, our hours are 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Beginning next week, we will be open from 9 AM to 6 PM Mondays through Thursdays, and 9 AM to TBA on Fridays.
We will be closed on weekends until classes begin at the end of August.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/07/2026

It's finals time! Our hours will remain the same through Tuesday, May 12. Best of luck to all students for your juries and finals.

The snow is melting, and it's time for spring break!We will be closed this Sunday, 3/15, and open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM f...
03/13/2026

The snow is melting, and it's time for spring break!

We will be closed this Sunday, 3/15, and open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday, 3/16, through Friday, 3/20. We will return to normal semester hours starting on Sunday, 3/22.

02/23/2026

Allen Library, as well as the University of Hartford, will continue to be closed through Tuesday, 2/24.

Remember, you can access our online resources 24/7 with a University of Hartford log-in!

Allen Library will be closed today, starting at 5 PM, through Monday, 2/23.
02/22/2026

Allen Library will be closed today, starting at 5 PM, through Monday, 2/23.

The sun is shining, and we are open for regular semester hours!
01/28/2026

The sun is shining, and we are open for regular semester hours!

The Allen Library will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26. Don't forget that you can access online librar...
01/23/2026

The Allen Library will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26. Don't forget that you can access online library materials from off-campus using your email address and ID #.

Stay warm, and stay safe!

Address

Harry Jack Gray Center, Room L131 200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT
06117

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11pm
Thursday 8:30am - 11pm
Friday 8:30am - 11pm
Sunday 2pm - 11pm

Website

https://tinyurl.com/pillow-mgdc-aug2023

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