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New students and their families are invited to stop by Mann Library during New Student Orientation, August 18–20, to explore the library, meet our staff, and learn about the spaces and services available to support you throughout your time at Cornell. Take a Tour of Mann Library Why do so many Cornell students call Mann their “home away from home”? Join us for a 45-minute orientation tour to find out! Along the way, you’ll discover...

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Mann Library’s hours will change beginning Wednesday, August 5, as we continue our summer schedule.   From August 5 through August 21, the library will be open: Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED Weekend hours resume the weekend before the start of the fall semester. On Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, Mann Library will be open 12:00–6:00pm.   Need library resources while we’re closed? Many library services remain available online, including access to electronic journals,...

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Cornell University Library has secured a campus-wide license to The New York Times, providing all Cornell faculty, staff, and students with access to a wide range of New York Times digital content.   The license extends to the entire Cornell community, including graduate and professional students, members of Weill Cornell Medicine, and members of Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar. In addition to news coverage, users can access New York Times Cooking, Games, Audio, inEducation, Wirecutter, and The...

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Mann Library will be closed Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5, due to an extended Independence Day holiday weekend. In addition to Cornell University’s Independence Day holiday observance on Friday, July 3, the University has announced an additional holiday closure on Thursday, July 2. Mann Library will also be closed on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5.   The library will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 8:00am.    While the library is...

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Cornell Reunion 2026 visitors will find plenty to explore at Mann Library, from conversations about books and reading to exhibits highlighting efforts to address Earth’s biodiversity crisis. Throughout Reunion weekend, Mann will offer a variety of programs and experiences designed to reconnect alumni with the library while showcasing current collections, research, and public engagement initiatives. Big Red Reads Reunion Gathering On Friday, June 5, from 2-3pm, Cornell University Library will host a special in-person gathering...

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From all your friends at Mann Library: Congratulations to the Cornell Class of 2026, and best wishes for a wonderful Commencement Weekend! We hope all graduates enjoy celebrating this significant milestone with family, friends, and the Cornell community.   A few reminders about library services and hours as we approach the holiday weekend: Mann Library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. We will close at 5:00pm on Friday, May 22, and reopen...

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Now that classes have ended, it’s time for final papers, projects, and exams – and we’re here to help you finish strong. Mann Library will offer extended hours throughout study week and finals to support your studying, writing, and research needs.   Whether you’re settling in for a long writing session, meeting up with a study group, or just looking for a focused place to get things done, we hope the library can be a...

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As final projects, papers, and exams ramp up, Cornell University Library is once again offering Finals Focus: Settle In & Study, structured study sessions designed to help students stay productive, supported, and energized during one of the busiest weeks of the semester.   Hosted in partnership with the Learning Strategies Center and the Knight Writing Centers, Finals Focus combines focused Pomodoro-style study blocks with intentional breaks to help participants maintain momentum without burning out. Throughout...

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Mann Library will host the Sustainable Honors Thesis Symposium on Friday, April 24, from 1:00–4:00pm in Mann Room 102. The event will feature Cornell seniors presenting their honors thesis research on sustainability, climate, and environmental issues.   Join us for an engaging afternoon of student scholarship, highlighting innovative research and creative approaches to some of today’s most pressing ecological challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with student researchers as they...

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Join us for the opening celebration of Cornell University Library’s From the Brink exhibitions at Mann Library Thursday, April 16, 4:00–6:00pm Let’s celebrate the opening of Cornell University Library’s From the Brink exhibitions at Mann Library on Thursday, April 16:  Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction, a collaboration with the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates Keeping Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat in Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond, a collaboration with wildlife photographer...

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