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Hours of Operation

Today's Hours

Door swipe using a TCNJ ID or TCNJ Mobile Credentials is required to access the library building after 6 PM on weekdays and for all weekend hours. For guest access, please see the information at the bottom of the page.

Spring 2026

Regular Building Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Noon – 10:00 PM

Extended Study Hours*

Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM; 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM; 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM – Noon; 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Virtual Reference Hours (chat, email and SMS)

Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

In-Person Reference Hours

Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00P M
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
*After the Library closes, access to the Extended Study Area is through the south entry door of the building. A valid TCNJ ID card is required to operate the door. For more information, see: https://library.tcnj.edu/about-the-library/extended-study-area/
For guest access: Guests may access the library building without an ID during regular building hours. Before 6 PM on weekdays, guests may enter freely. After 6 PM on weekdays and for all weekend hours, guests must call the Access Services desk at (609) 771-2311 to request entry.
Hours for Printing and Design Services (PDS), including hours for color and poster printing, are at https://library.tcnj.edu/printing-and-design-services/
Hours for the Library Cafe are at https://tcnj.sodexomyway.com/dining-near-me/library-cafe

Contact

R. Barbara Gitenstein Library
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
2000 Pennington Rd.
Ewing, NJ 08628

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