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Don’t miss our big announcement THIS MONDAY 🫣
Love is in the air... We asked students throughout February to tell us what they love, and here’s what they said💘
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.
01/25/2026
SNOW DAY: Monday, January 26th
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.
01/24/2026
SNOW DAY: Sunday, January 25th
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.
04/01/2025
To help you get through Finals this spring, come try our new Bender Blends! With 8 delicious drinks to choose from, you're sure to find the right one to fill your cup. Available now in the Mud Box Cafe in Bender Library ☕
03/07/2025
Pictured is 1 of 11 pages of notes that AU founder, John F. Hurst wrote when he was outlining American University. Can you read the four areas of study he imagined for AU Comment what they are! If you enjoyed that challenge, come participate at the transcribe-a-thon on March 27th 10am-12pm or March 28th 1pm-3pm at the Simple Studio!
03/06/2025
Have you generated creative or innovative work using library resources this year? If so, your ideas could win you $250. Submit your projects to created using the Digital Research and Inquiry lab, the maker space or library media services by March 31 for a chance to win! 🔗 Link in Bio!