Hours and Visiting
Visiting Gordon Library
The Gordon Library is open to the WPI community, alumni, and the general public. Find the library’s location on the campus map. Use the library floor maps to guide your tour. For directions to the WPI campus and information on parking and public transportation, see Coming to Campus.
| Jul 12 Sunday | Jul 13 Monday | Jul 14 Tuesday | Jul 15 Wednesday | Jul 16 Thursday | Jul 17 Friday | Jul 18 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | Closed | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed |
| Jul 19 Sunday | Jul 20 Monday | Jul 21 Tuesday | Jul 22 Wednesday | Jul 23 Thursday | Jul 24 Friday | Jul 25 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed |
| Jul 26 Sunday | Jul 27 Monday | Jul 28 Tuesday | Jul 29 Wednesday | Jul 30 Thursday | Jul 31 Friday | Aug 01 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed |
| Aug 02 Sunday | Aug 03 Monday | Aug 04 Tuesday | Aug 05 Wednesday | Aug 06 Thursday | Aug 07 Friday | Aug 08 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed |
| Aug 09 Sunday | Aug 10 Monday | Aug 11 Tuesday | Aug 12 Wednesday | Aug 13 Thursday | Aug 14 Friday | Aug 15 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed |
| Aug 16 Sunday | Aug 17 Monday | Aug 18 Tuesday | Aug 19 Wednesday | Aug 20 Thursday | Aug 21 Friday | Aug 22 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | – | – | – |
| Aug 23 Sunday | Aug 24 Monday | Aug 25 Tuesday | Aug 26 Wednesday | Aug 27 Thursday | Aug 28 Friday | Aug 29 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aug 30 Sunday | Aug 31 Monday | Sep 01 Tuesday | Sep 02 Wednesday | Sep 03 Thursday | Sep 04 Friday | Sep 05 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 06 Sunday | Sep 07 Monday | Sep 08 Tuesday | Sep 09 Wednesday | Sep 10 Thursday | Sep 11 Friday | Sep 12 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 13 Sunday | Sep 14 Monday | Sep 15 Tuesday | Sep 16 Wednesday | Sep 17 Thursday | Sep 18 Friday | Sep 19 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 20 Sunday | Sep 21 Monday | Sep 22 Tuesday | Sep 23 Wednesday | Sep 24 Thursday | Sep 25 Friday | Sep 26 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 27 Sunday | Sep 28 Monday | Sep 29 Tuesday | Sep 30 Wednesday | Oct 01 Thursday | Oct 02 Friday | Oct 03 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oct 04 Sunday | Oct 05 Monday | Oct 06 Tuesday | Oct 07 Wednesday | Oct 08 Thursday | Oct 09 Friday | Oct 10 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oct 11 Sunday | Oct 12 Monday | Oct 13 Tuesday | Oct 14 Wednesday | Oct 15 Thursday | Oct 16 Friday | Oct 17 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 Sunday | Oct 19 Monday | Oct 20 Tuesday | Oct 21 Wednesday | Oct 22 Thursday | Oct 23 Friday | Oct 24 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oct 25 Sunday | Oct 26 Monday | Oct 27 Tuesday | Oct 28 Wednesday | Oct 29 Thursday | Oct 30 Friday | Oct 31 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nov 01 Sunday | Nov 02 Monday | Nov 03 Tuesday | Nov 04 Wednesday | Nov 05 Thursday | Nov 06 Friday | Nov 07 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nov 08 Sunday | Nov 09 Monday | Nov 10 Tuesday | Nov 11 Wednesday | Nov 12 Thursday | Nov 13 Friday | Nov 14 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nov 15 Sunday | Nov 16 Monday | Nov 17 Tuesday | Nov 18 Wednesday | Nov 19 Thursday | Nov 20 Friday | Nov 21 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nov 22 Sunday | Nov 23 Monday | Nov 24 Tuesday | Nov 25 Wednesday | Nov 26 Thursday | Nov 27 Friday | Nov 28 Saturday | |
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| Gordon Library | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Online Chat Services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tech Suites | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Archives & Special Collections | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Please note that card access is needed to enter the building after 9pm.
Visiting
The Gordon Library welcomes non-WPI affiliated visitors from the community during our regular hours of operation. We strive to provide a welcoming environment for all while prioritizing the needs of our primary users—WPI students, faculty, and staff.
Building Access & Spaces
Visitors are welcome to visit the library during our operating hours. Some library services are limited after 5:00 p.m. Please note that after 9:00 p.m., building access is restricted to WPI ID holders. However, visitors may contact the Library Information Desk at 508-831-5410 for admission.
Reservable spaces, such as tech suites, phone booths, and conference rooms, are available for WPI community members only. Visitors are welcome to use any open, unreserved areas within the library.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or teacher when in the Gordon Library.
Library Collection
Visitors are welcome to view and use our collections while in the library. For materials located in Founders Storage please visit the Information Desk or contact library@wpi.edu to request materials.
Visitors can access a wide range of resources, including the library's catalog, databases, and electronic resources, with the exception of those restricted by licensing agreements that prohibit walk-in visitor access. Please note that this access is intended solely for academic and non-commercial research purposes. To access a public computer, visit the Information Desk for assistance.
Borrowing
Borrowing privileges are limited to WPI community members only. General visitors can use materials in the library but cannot borrow items. To borrow WPI items, we encourage visitors to utilize interlibrary loan through your local public library or affiliated academic library.
Research Help
Visitors seeking in-depth research assistance are advised to schedule an appointment with a librarian or by emailing reslib@wpi.edu. Please note that WPI students and staff receive priority for these services.
Archives & Special Collections
An appointment is encouraged when visiting Archives & Special Collections to ensure materials are available and ready for your visit. To request an appointment, please contact us at archives@wpi.edu.
No appointment is needed to visit the Gladwin Gallery.
Technology Services
Public Computers
Public computers are available on the main level (2nd floor) of Gordon Library. Visitors must request access to these computers at the Information Desk.
All computer usage must adhere to WPI's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
WiFi Access
WPI offers two types of Guest Wireless Networks: Sponsored Guest Wireless and Self-Service Guest Wireless. For instructions on how to connect to WPI's WiFi network, visit ITS's Guest Wireless page or stop by the ITS Service Desk in-person on the main level (2nd floor) of Gordon Library.
Printers & Scanners
Free public scanners are available on the main level (2nd floor) near the Information Desk. For large scanning projects, please consider bringing a USB flash drive.
Guest printing is not available.
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
1 July 1 | 2 July 2 | 3 July 3 | 4 July 4 | |||
5 July 5 | 6 July 6 | 7 July 7 | 8 July 8 | 9 July 9 | 10 July 10 | 11 July 11 |
12 July 12 | 13 July 13 | 14 July 14 | 15 July 15Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 16 July 16Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 17 July 17Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 18 July 18Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed |
19 July 19Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | 20 July 20Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 21 July 21Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 22 July 22Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 23 July 23Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 24 July 24Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 25 July 25Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed |
26 July 26Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | 27 July 27Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 28 July 28Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 29 July 29Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 30 July 30Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 31 July 31Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | |
| August 2026 | ||||||
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
1 August 1Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | ||||||
2 August 2Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | 3 August 3Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 4 August 4Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 5 August 5Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 6 August 6Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 7 August 7Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 8 August 8Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed |
9 August 9Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | 10 August 10Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 11 August 11Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 12 August 12Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 13 August 13Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 14 August 14Gordon Library 8am – 5pmOnline Chat Services 8am – 5pmResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites 8am – 4:30pmArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 15 August 15Gordon Library ClosedOnline Chat Services ClosedResearch Office Hours ClosedTech Suites ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed |
16 August 16Research Office Hours ClosedArchives & Special Collections Closed | 17 August 17Research Office Hours ClosedArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 18 August 18Research Office Hours ClosedArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 19 August 19Research Office Hours ClosedArchives & Special Collections By Appointment | 20 August 20 | 21 August 21 | 22 August 22 |
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