Archives & Special Collections Open Hours

Penfield Library's Archives and Special Collections welcomes walk-in visits to the Research Room (located in the basement of Penfield Library) during Fall 2026 open hours every Thursday from 1:30 to 4 pm. Members of the Archives and Special Collections team will be available to answer questions and assist with research using the collections. Open hours are an excellent opportunity for hands-on interactions with unique materials and to learn about conducting research in archives and special collections. Feel free to join wherever you are on your research journey or even if you are just curious about what the library has to offer. To prepare for your visit. please review policies for researchers.