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Library Hours for Winter/Spring 2024

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Information on available library services is available via our Library Resources guide, including information on Memorial Library’s Testing Center. 

Memorial Library’s Lobby will be closed from 12/16/23 – 1/19/24 due to the abatement of the flooring. For more information, see this

Winter Hours (Dec. 16 – Jan. 21)

Monday – Friday – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed

* Monday January 15, 2024 (MLK Day) – CLOSED

January 22– January 28

Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Regular Hours starting January 29

Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Spring Break Hours Friday March 8 to Friday, March 15

Friday March 8 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 9 – Closed
Sunday March 10– Closed
Monday March 11 –Friday March 15 – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 16 – Closed
Sunday March 17– Open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

** Easter Sunday March 31 Open 6pm-12 am

Extended Hours, Monday, April 29 to Friday, May 10

Monday April 29 – Wednesday May 1 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday May 2 7:45 am – 12:00 am
Friday May 3 -Open 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday May 4 -Open 10 am-10 pm
Sunday May 5 – Open 10 am-2 am
Monday May 6 – Wednesday May 8 Open 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday May 9th -7:45am – 12:00 AM
Friday May 10 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(Hours are subject to change)

Memorial Library’s Lobby Closed 12/16/23 – 1/19/24 (Library is Opened – Check Hours)

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Memorial Library’s Lobby will be closed from 12/16/23 – 1/19/24 due to the abatement of the flooring.

  • The entrance leading into the Ink/Bookmark café will be open during business hours to access the Library and Advisement and Transition areas. A phone number will be posted on the Bookmark entrance for users who need assistance with the doors.
  • Public Access to the second floor and above will be via the stairwells near Advisement and the Testing Center. Users can use the ‘request item’ option for any item in the Main collection and pick up at Circulation on the first floor.
  • The Circulation Desk will be available in the Testing Center area to allow items to be checked in/out or to pick up hold requests and ILL loans.
  • The Teaching Materials Center will be unavailable for the duration of this project. Please see the Teaching Materials Center guide for alternatives.

Information on available library services is available via our Library Resources guide, including information on Memorial Library’s Testing Center. 

WINTER HOURS (12/16/23 – 1/21/24)

Monday – Friday – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed

* Saturday Dec. 23 – Monday January 1 2024 – CLOSED
* Monday January 15, 2024 (MLK Day) – CLOSED

(Hours are subject to change)

TMC Temporarily Closed

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TMC Temporarily Closed

TEMPORARY TMC CLOSURE: During winter break 2023-2024, the Teaching Materials Center will be closed and its collections will be unavailable for borrowing. The TMC will return in Spring 2024! Back-Up Plans in the Meantime:

*Use Interlibrary Loan
*Look Online: https://cortland.libguides.com/virtualtmc
*Visit the Cortland Free Library downtown

For further information on these options, see the TMC Guide: https://cortland.libguides.com/tmc

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Library Hours Nov 20- Jan 21

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Memorial Library Hours from November 20, 2023 through January 21, 2024

Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 21 – Nov. 26)

Tuesday Nov. 21 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nov. 22 – Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday Nov. 23 – Saturday Nov. 25 – CLOSED
Sunday Nov. 26 – Open 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Extended Hours (Dec. 4 – Dec. 15)

Monday Dec. 4 – Thursday Dec. 7 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday Dec. 8 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 9 – Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 10 – Open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday Dec. 11 – Thursday Dec. 14 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday Dec. 15 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Winter Hours (Dec. 16 – Jan. 21)

Monday – Friday – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed

* Saturday Dec. 23 – Monday January 1 2024 – CLOSED
* Monday January 15, 2024 (MLK Day) – CLOSED

Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest Winners

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Image of two jack-o-lanterns and their reflections, created by David Menidrey on Unsplash

Memorial Library and The Writing Center hosted a two-sentence horror story contest to celebrate Halloween.  All SUNY Cortland students were welcome to participate.  Entries needed to be submitted online by Sunday, 10/22 and story submissions had to be original and two sentences long.

Here are our winners:

1st place
Jasmilka Pena

As I gazed into the mirror, my reflection’s eyes blinked out of sync with mine, and a chilling smile spread across its face. I heard a door slam and turned away to a whisper that said, “You have to escape.”


2nd place
Fatoumata Jawara

I always thought my baby sister hated me because she cried every time she looked at me. Until i realized that she was looking behind me.

3rd place
Joel Robinson

After a global pandemic, World War III, Civil War 2, numerous riots, rebellions and society eating itself; I was able to finally close my eyes after a long life and give into death’s embrace.
Three words entered my vision: “Tutorial Stage Complete.”

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Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest

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Image of two jack-o-lanterns and their reflections, created by David Menidrey on Unsplash

October is the month for horror!  Memorial Library and The Writing Center are hosting a two-sentence horror story contest to celebrate.  All SUNY Cortland students are welcome to participate.  Entries must be submitted online by Sunday, 10/22 at https://forms.office.com/r/mebn6xvRk4.  Story submissions must be original and two sentences long.

The first place winner will receive a Zombie Kittens board game.  Three lucky winners will have their stories presented in the Digital Commons institutional repository (https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/) and in Library social media (Facebook and Instagram @sunycortlandmemoriallibrary).

For full contest rules and information, please visit the contest link.

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