Undergraduate Library Finals Hours

Finals are upon us but the UGL has got you covered. We are extending our hours! Starting December 9th, the Undergraduate Library will be open 24/7 until December 20th at 7pm.  Leave your snoring roommate behind and take advantage of the extra time to get ready for Finals.

Two images in one. The first image is a picture of a very angry cat with the text "When Finals Are Coming." The second is the same image as the first but deep fried with filters and laser eyes. The text reads "When the UGL Is Open 24 Hours For Finals"

Uggles is ready to nap overnight

While the library spaces and printers will be open, not all services will be offered during our extended hours. Below is a list of our service hours.

Circulation Desk – Open 24/7

  • Book check out
  • Expo Markers
  • Movies and Video Games
  • Course Reserves
  • Tabletop Games
  • Cash Printing

Loanable Tech Desk – Normal Hours

  • Sunday: 11:30am – 1:30a.m.
  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30a.m. – 1:30a.m.
  • Friday: 9:30a.m. – 8:30p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:30a.m. – 8:30p.m.

This includes but is not limited to

  • Charging Cables
  • Headphones
  • Laptops
  • HDMI cords

Espresso Royale – Various Hour Changes

  • Sunday, December 9th: 11:00a.m. – 12:00a.m.
  • Thursday, December 13th: 7:00a.m. – 12:00a.m.
  • Saturday, December 15th: 8:00a.m. – 12:00a.m.
  • Sunday December 16th: 8a.m. – 12:00a.m.
  • Thursday, December 20th: 8a.m. – 6:00p.m.
  • Friday, December 21st: 8a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Remember, after 10:00p.m., you will need your i-card to access the building. If you would like more information on our available services during these hours, please see our Service Hours.

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Welcome (Back) to the UGL!

The start of the Fall 2018 semester is almost here, and the UGL is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus! We’ve been busy this summer planning events and improving our services for the fall semester. Read on for details, and be sure to follow us on Twitter (@askundergrad), Instagram (askundergrad), and Facebook (@UndergradLibrary) to stay updated on all things UGL throughout the year!

UGL Tabletop Gaming  and Pathfinder Event

Did you know that the UGL has a large collection of tabletop games? Did you know that we host regular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game events during the academic year? Play some old favorites, or learn a new game, at our event this upcoming Saturday.

Date: Saturday, August 25

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Location: Upper Level of the UGL

Details

  • Tabletop Games: Bring your i-card to play games from the UGL’s tabletop collection. Featured games include Chess, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride, Go, Checkers, Dominoes, and much more!
  • Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: New and old players are welcome to play Pathfinder Beginner Box quests (1-4 p.m.), or you can join the Pathfinder Society for the Heroes for Highdelve module (1:30 p.m.).

Book It

You can reserve all of the UGL’s unique services in advance, and this summer we made the task even easier by bringing together all of our bookable services in one place. Introducing, Book It.

Free use of loanable technology, audio and video production studios, group study rooms, and research and writing consultations are just a click away!

Service Desk Updates

Image of the new Loanable Tech Desk location

The view from the new Loanable Tech Desk

To better serve you and expedite the checkout process, the UGL has new homes for our two service desks. The Circulation desk remains adjacent to the Upper Level entrance of the UGL, and the Loanable Technology desk has moved to the Media Commons space on the North side of the Upper Level.

New Hours

Starting Tuesday, September 4, the UGL’s new hours are:

  • Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-2:30 am
  • Friday 7:30 am- 9 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-9 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-2:30 am

We will remain open 24 hours the week of final exams each semester, and beginning September 10th, Grainger will once again operate 24/5 if you need a 24 hour study space.

Written by Kirsten

Edited by Zander

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UGL Summer 2017 Hours

You did it! Finals are over and summertime in the UGL has begun. For those of you staying in town or who are taking classes, the UGL will be open, but will have reduced hours. Come on in, say hi, and check out some DVDs or video games! If you still need a space to study, you’re in luck. The UGL will be open so you can relax or do homework.

Summertime in the UGL. Photo courtesy of Alain via Flickr Media Commons

We hope you enjoy your summer break! Photo courtesy of Susanne Nilsson via Flickr Media Commons

The hours will be the following:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

There will be a few days during the summer where the UGL will be closed, so if you have any questions, feel free to check the hours on the library gateway page. Have a great summer and as always, catch up with us on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages!

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UGL Summer Hours

You did it! Finals are over and summertime in the UGL has begun. For those of you staying in town or who are taking classes, the UGL will be open, but will have reduced hours. Come on in, say hi, and check out some DVD’s or video games! If you still need a space to study, you’re in luck. The UGL will be open so you can relax or do homework.

Summertime in the UGL. Photo courtesy of Alain via Flickr Media Commons

We hope you enjoy your summer break! Photo courtesy of Susanne Nilsson via Flickr Media Commons

The hours will be the following:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

There will be a few days during the summer where the UGL will be closed, so if you have any questions, feel free to check the hours on the library gateway page. Have a great summer and be on the lookout for our summertime reader’s advisory blogs and other fun stuff!

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Winter Break Hours

Finals week is here! This means therapy dogs, all-nighters, and the arrival of winter break. The UGL will have reduced hours for winter break. Stop in before Friday at 7pm to get some DVD’s or books to keep you busy during your well-deserved break!

Have a great winter! Photo courtesy of Matt Shalvatis via Flickr Media Commons

Have a great winter break! Photo courtesy of Matt Shalvatis via Flickr Media Commons

The UGL hours for winter break are:

-We close on Friday, December 18 at 7pm and re-open on Monday, December 21 at 8:30am.

-From Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 23 we are open from 8:30AM-5PM.

-We are closed Thursday, December 24 through Monday, January 4 (2016).

-Once the UGL opens on January 4 at 8:30 am, we will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-5PM.

-The library will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day, but will open Tuesday, January 19 at 8am.

Good luck with finals and have a wonderful winter break!

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UGL Fall Break Hours

It’s finally Fall Break! We hope your week is more break than work, but for those of you here next week, the UGL will be open with limited hours. The following are the hours that the UGL will be open and closed.

Have an excellent Fall Break. Photo courtesy of Rob Kleine via Flickr Commons

Have an excellent Fall Break. Photo courtesy of Rob Kleine via Flickr Commons

-We close early on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
-The following week, we are open Monday through Wednesday, November 25 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
-The UGL will be closed November 26, 27, and 28.
-We will re-open on Sunday, November 29 at 1 PM.

For other library hours, please visit: http://www.library.illinois.edu/

Be sure to get all your books and movies before you leave for break! Or if you’re staying in town, be sure to visit us! Enjoy your break!

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UGL 101: Welcome Back!

Welcome back to campus! Whether it’s your first time visiting the Undergraduate Library or you consider the UGL your second home, we’re glad to have you here. We know this is a busy time for students, so to help ease the stress of a new school year, we’re putting together some helpful UGL information to get you started on the right foot.

Photo courtesy of UGL Flickr

Photo courtesy of UGL Flickr

The UGL will have some abbreviated hours during the first two weeks of school before returning to the normal hours. Here is a breakdown of the following two weeks:

Monday 8/23 through Thursday 8/27: 8:00am to 12:00am
Friday 8/28: 8:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday 8/29: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 8/30: 10:00am to 12:00am
Monday 8/31 through Thursday 9/3: 8:00am to 12:00am
Friday 9/1: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday 9/2: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 9/3: 10:00am to 12:00am
Monday 9/4 (Labor Day): Closed

The library will open back up at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 5, and the UGL’s regular 24 hour (Monday through Friday) schedule will resume.

For more information on library hours, check out the library homepage: http://www.library.illinois.edu/

Upper Level of the UGL. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

Upper Level of the UGL. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

The UGL has a little something for everyone. If you’re looking for a place to meet for a group project, need some help getting started with research, a space to play video games, or want to check out a GoPro to document your bike ride through campus, our Upper Level is the place to go. The Lower Level of the UGL is perfect for studying quietly, discovering a new graphic novel, or finding a video game or television series to check out.

Media Commons. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

Media Commons. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

The Media Commons, located on the north and east side of the upper level of the Undergraduate Library, provides students with the opportunity to experiment with emerging technologies. The Media Commons offers students a chance to create and use digital media. With an audio booth, green screen room, editing software, and loanable technology at your fingertips, you’ll be able to create nearly anything.

Learn more about the Media Commons here: http://www.library.illinois.edu/ugl/mc/index.html

What’s your favorite part of the UGL? Tweet at us at @askundergrad and let us know!

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Summer in the UGL

You did it! Finals are over and summertime (well, almost)  in the UGL has started. For those of you who in town or who are taking classes, the UGL will be open. Come on in and check out some DVD’s or video games. If you need a space to study, you’re in luck, the UGL has various spots where you can relax or do homework.

Summertime in the UGL. Photo courtesy of Alain via Flickr Media Commons

Summertime in the UGL. Photo courtesy of Alain via Flickr Media Commons

The hours will be the following:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Saturday: 1-5 PM

Sunday: Closed

We will be closed May 24th and 25th. There are a couple of days where the UGL is closed, so if you have any questions, feel free to check the hours on the library gateway page. Have a great summer and be on the lookout for our summertime reader’s advisory blogs and other fun stuff!

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UGL Spring Break Hours

Happy Spring Break! We hope that you have a fun, productive, and safe break. For those of you who will be in Champaign-Urbana, the UGL will have different hours this week. Also, sometime during spring break, part of the plaza level stairs will be closed. There will be signage direction patrons to use the elevators.

Bell Tower from the Plaza. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

Bell Tower from the Plaza. Photo courtesy of the UGL Media Commons

Friday, March 20th: The UGL will close early, at 7 PM.

Saturday, March 21st and March 22nd: The UGL will be closed

March 23th-March 27th: The UGL will open at 8:30 AM and close at 5 PM

Saturday, March 28th: The UGL will be closed

Sunday, March 29th: The UGL will open at 1 PM and resume their regular hours.

Have a great break!

 

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Winter Break Hours

They’re done, finals are done. This, of course, means you’re free to relax and spend your winter break as you see fit. We would like to remind you that the UGL is open for some of winter break. Come on in and get some DVD’s to keep you entertained or check out a book to keep you busy.

Have a great winter! Photo courtesy of Rachel Kramer via Flickr Media Commons

Have a great winter! Photo courtesy of Rachel Kramer via Flickr Media Commons

The hours from December 20th-January 18th are:

-From Monday to Friday, we are open 8:30AM-5PM.

-We are closed December 24th-January 4th (2015!)

-From then, the hours are as above, 8:30AM-5PM.

From the UGL, we wish you the best holiday wishes for you and your family and a great New Years.

 

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