STU Law Library Hours
Monday 8:30am – 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 11:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 11:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 11:00pm
Library Access
Below is a summary of the Law Library Access Policy. For full details, visit the Law Library Policies and Procedures page and click on ‘Library Access.’
Holidays/Intersession/Exam Periods
For hours during holidays, intersessions, and exam periods, please refer to the Library Schedule (below).
2026 Holiday and Intersession Schedules*
The Law Library is generally closed on federal holiday’s recognized by St. Thomas University. Additionally, the Law Library observes reduced hours during intersession periods. Details of such closures will be posted in this space.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day*
Presidents Day*
Easter Holiday*
Spring Intersession 2026*
May 9–10 – CLOSED
May 11–14 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
May 15 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
NOTE: The Law Library 24-hour access will be suspended the evening of May 14 and will reopen following Commencement proceedings.
Commencement Friday, May 15 – 9:00am – 3:00pm (note: Law Library will be intermittently closed during Commencement proceedings)
May 16–17 – CLOSED
May 18–19 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
Memorial Day*
Juneteenth*
Independence Day*
Summer Intersession 2026*
July 27–31 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
August 1–2 – CLOSED
August 3–7 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
August 8–9 – CLOSED
August 10–14 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
Labor Day*
Thanksgiving*
Wednesday, November 25 (STU Founders Day) – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday, November 26 – CLOSED
Friday, November 27 – CLOSED
Winter Holidays 2026*
December 11 – 8:30am – 6:00pm
December 12–13 – CLOSED
December 14–18 – 9:00am – 6:00pm
December 15 – Law Library may be intermittently closed during Commencement proceedings
December 19–20 – CLOSED
December 21–22 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
December 23–27 – CLOSED
December 28–30 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
December 31–January 1 – CLOSED
January 2–3 – CLOSED
January 4–5 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
*Please note, these schedules are subject to change at anytime at the discretion of the STU Law Library.
During reading and exam hours, and when otherwise posted, the Law Library will be open ONLY to University students and faculty.
Please note: Twenty minutes before library closing, the lights will be flashed. Closing will start fifteen minutes before library closing. At that time, the second floor, including group study rooms and the computer lab, and the first floor archives room and circulation area will close.
First Floor Reading Rooms Extended Hours
The First Floor Reading Rooms of the Law Library are open to STU Law Students and recent graduates for hours in addition to the regularly library opening schedule.
Students must have their STU ID to access the reading room after hours, no exceptions can be made. To enter the rooms, students should touch their STU issued ID to the black electronic pad located to the right of the reading room exterior entrance (south of the Library main entrance). The lock will then release and the student will have access to the room. Please note: providing reading room access to any unauthorized persons is a violation of the Law School Honor Code and will be reported to the Honor Council for their immediate review.
In addition to the general hours listed below, the reading room is generally available in accordance with following parameters:
The reading rooms are open anytime the library is open and is accessible via the library circulation area.
The reading rooms hours may vary during intersession periods.
The reading rooms are generally open on University holidays which the library is not open, but is generally not open during the winter break when the university is closed. Please refer to the library home page for specific holiday hours and notice of any change to the library schedule.
Access may be restricted for maintenance or University events at any time.
Contact Us
Reference & Circulation
lawreference@stu.edu
305.623.2332
Audiovisual Services
stulawhelp@stu.edu
305.623.2338
IT Support
helpdesk@stu.edu
305.628.6610