Stanford University Libraries Intersession and Winter Closure hours

Season's Greetings

As the 2025 calendar year comes to a close, we know research and learning continue over winter break. SearchWorks, Articles+ and other search tools will remain accessible. If you will be off-campus, be sure to set up your browser with Lean Library, an extension that will help you access resources licensed by Stanford University Libraries (and avoid commercial paywalls.) 

Some library services may be reduced or unavailable. See details below. If you have questions, please call us during business hours at (650) 723-1493.

December 14 to 20: Intersession 

• All libraries have reduced hours. See hours by day.
• All services are available.
• Faculty and instructors: please submit course reserves forms for the Winter Quarter. 

December 21-January 4: Campus-wide Winter Closure 

• Green Library will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 12/22, 12/23, 12/29, 12/30, 1/2, and 1/3.
  • Important: Only Stanford ID and Stanford University Libraries cardholders will be permitted entry during Winter Closure. There will be no visitor registration or access during this period.  
  • Special Collections & University Archives and the David Rumsey Map Center, located within Green Library, will be closed.
• All other libraries will be closed.
• Some services will be fully suspended, including: reference consultations, book paging, Scan-to-PDF requests, interlibrary services, and library card issuance.

January 5: Winter Quarter begins

• Regular hours and services resume.
• Requests for book paging, scanning, course reserves, and interlibrary services will be processed. Minor delays may occur. Please be patient with us as we catch up with all requests placed during the break. 

From everyone at Stanford University Libraries, we wish you a joyful start to 2026!