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The Warren Hunting Smith Library, is maintained by the Hobart and William Smith Colleges

10/16/2026

Happy Fall Break! Here are our hours: Closed Saturday and Sunday, and open Monday, Oct. 19 from 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and we'll be open from 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. As per usual, the First Floor is open 24/7.

10/15/2026

Our inaugural student advisory board selected some fantastic fiction and nonfiction books for our new display. Swing by the first floor to see what books your peers think everyone should read!

10/13/2026

Check out our new faculty highlight display on the first floor! This time, we're featuring Professor of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies Kanaté Dahouda, Associate Professor of Economics Sooyoung Lee, and Professor of International Relations Kevin Dunn. Stop by the display to learn more.

10/12/2026

Thanks for joining us to celebrate our 50th birthday on Friday! We hope everyone had a blast!

10/05/2026

Check out "The Encyclopedia of Horror Movies" on the Second Floor of the Library to find your next spooky watch this October! Located under the call number: Quarto PN 1995.9 .H6 M5 1986. There are lots of hidden gems and cult classics listed in this one!

10/04/2026

The HWS Staff and Faculty Book Club returns! Join us Tuesday, November 17th from 4:00-5:00 P.M. in the Adam's Intercultural Center's Stine Room for some light snacks and good conversation about this semester's book choice: A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers. Borrow or Interlibrary Loan a copy through us or your local library. We hope to see you there!

09/28/2026

Happy birthday to us! The Warren Hunting Smith Library turns 50 on Friday, October 9th, and to celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party! Join us in the Library from 1:30-3:30 on 10/9 for cupcakes, dirty sodas, and all-around birthday cheer!

09/27/2026

Our Bookmaking Workshop with Wells Book Arts Center at HWS this Friday was a hit! Thank you to everyone who showed up to learn about bookmaking and spend a creative afternoon with us.

09/24/2026

Big News! Starting next week, you can receive research help and assistance in person or via our website chat from our Library Research Fellow. These extra hours will be available on Tuesdays from 6-8 P.M. and Sundays from 5-8 P.M.

09/21/2026

Check out our new display of novels, memoirs, and history in honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month! This display was thoughtfully curated by our Instruction and Engagement Librarian, Keriann, and is located on the First Floor of the Library.

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