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What is Cornell doing to better understand — and protect — the diversity of life on our planet?   Come find out at Biodiversity Fest on Thursday, September 24, from 11:00am–2:00pm in the Mann Library lobby. Stop by anytime to meet Cornell programs and groups working on biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, and the health of ecosystems around the world and closer to home.   Visitors can explore the research, education, and other initiatives happening across Cornell,...

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Cornellians — National Voter Registration Day is today, Tuesday, September 15!   Wondering how to get connected with information about registering to vote, either as a New York State resident or a resident of another state? Stop by the Mann Library lobby between 11:30am and 4:30pm on September 15, where members of Cornell’s student organization Cornell Votes will be on hand to share voter registration information and help you make sure your vote gets counted.  ...

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Our Chats in the Stacks book talk series returns this fall with a new lineup of Cornell authors exploring the trees that have shaped American culture, the changing needs of veterinary practice, and the hidden mathematics powering our modern world.   All book talks begin at 4:30pm in Mann Library Room 160 and are free and open to the public. Additional information, including virtual attendance details when available, can be found through the individual event...

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Mann Library will begin its fall semester schedule on Monday, August 24, with slightly shortened hours during the first two weeks of classes. August 24–September 6 Monday–Thursday: 8am–8 pm Friday: 8am–6pm Saturday–Sunday: 12–6pm Mann Library will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Regular semester hours begin September 8 Starting Tuesday, September 8, Mann will resume regular semester hours: Monday–Thursday: 8am–10pm Friday: 8am–6pm Saturday: 12–6pm Sunday: 12–10pm These hours will remain in effect through...

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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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