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02/26/2026
Celebrate Black History Month with the
In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting notable AU alumni, from best-selling authors to NBA basketball players, who are making waves in their careers. Plus, you can check out some of their work at Bender Library! Feel free to come by and explore📝🌟
02/23/2026
DELAYED OPENING - Monday February 23rd, the Library will begin operational hours at 11 AM, the First Floor will remain open for 24/7 access with an AUID.
02/22/2026
Heads up! The Library will be moving to our 24/7 AUID access at 5 PM. All other floors will be closed, however the First Floor will remain open and accessible to those with an AUID.
Library Service Desks will not be open after this time. Keep an eye out for any inclement weather updates we may have over the next few days!
01/27/2026
SNOW DAY: Wednesday, January 28th
The 1st Floor of Bender Library will remain open to faculty, staff, and students with AU ID card access.
Online resources such as the 24/7 “Live chat with a Librarian,” databases, journals, e-books, etc. are available on the library website:
www.american.edu/library.
Library service desks will be closed.