Welcome

Researching at the Library: The Huntington Library welcomes anyone at least 18 years old with a research need that requires the use of the library's collections. Visit the Reader Services Calendar to learn more.

Library at Home: View the Library's rare materials from anywhere in the Virtual Reading Room.

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Start Your Research: Use the search box below to search across all of the Library's collections and beyond using Summon Discovery.

Upcoming Special Hours

Early Ahmanson Closure: The Special Collections (Ahmanson) Reading Room will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. The General Collections (Rothenberg) Reading Room and stacks areas will remain open. Regular hours resume Thursday, April 3.

List of Library Closures and Special Hours

Library Information

Rothenberg Reading Room

Library Hours:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Closed weekends, major holidays, and other planned closures.

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