Holman Library Website

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Librarians are available to help online. Research assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

  • "Ask a Librarian"  - Academic librarians are logged in to chat and can answer your questions right now!
  • "Submit a Question"  - Chat librarians are not available, but you can submit your question and a GRC librarian will reply within one business day. 

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Email your questions. We'll get back to you by the next business day.

Please note that follow-up email questions during quarter breaks may have a longer response time, as the library is closed.

Have a question about circulation? (checking out or returning items, fines, items on hold...)

Please email the circulation desk email: circdesk@greenriver.edu


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Call us at (253) 931-6480. A reference librarian can help you during regular library hours.

Have a circulation question such as picking up or dropping off items, borrowing items, and more? Please call the circulation number: 253-931-6490.

Info icon Meet with a Librarian

Would you like to talk directly with a librarian about your research or class assignment? We can help! Here is how to find us:

Visit our Reference Desk (in-person):

Stop by our reference desk any time during our library open hours to talk directly with a librarian in-person.

Library Hours

2024 Summer Quarter (July 1- Aug. 22)

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Need help outside of these hours?

Outside of these business hours, the online librarian chat is still available. See the Ask a Librarian page for more information!

Special Hours and Closures

  • July 18-June 30: CLOSED (Quarter Break)
  • July 4: CLOSED (Independence Day Holiday)
  • Aug. 23 - Sept. 22: CLOSED (Quarter Break)

NOTE: These hours are subject to change. Please check closer to the quarter date for updated information.

2024 Fall Quarter (Sept. 23-Dec. 12)

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Need help outside of these hours?

Outside of these business hours, the online librarian chat is still available. See the Ask a Librarian page for more information!

Special Hours and Closures

Coming Soon!

NOTE: These hours are subject to change. Please check closer to the quarter date for updated information.

2025 Winter Quarter (Jan. 22- March 21)

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Need help outside of these hours?

Outside of these business hours, the online librarian chat is still available. See the Ask a Librarian page for more information!

Special Hours and Closures

Coming soon!

NOTE: These hours are subject to change. Please check closer to the quarter date for updated information.

2025 Spring Quarter (April 1- June 18)

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Need help outside of these hours?

Outside of these business hours, the online librarian chat is still available. See the Ask a Librarian page for more information!


Special Hours and Closures

  • May 27: CLOSED (Memorial Day)
  • June 17: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m (Last Day of the Quarter)
  • June 18-30 CLOSED (Quarter Break)