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Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library
Pumerantz Library
Library Services
Library Hours
BUILDING HOURS
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 7 am – 11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 11 am – 7 pm |
REFERENCE HOURS
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am – 7 pm |
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES
- Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2025
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE LIBRARY
From I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway): Take Garey Avenue south, turn left on Third Street. The library is on the corner of Third and Gibbs.
From Route 60 (Pomona Freeway): Take Garey Avenue north, turn right on Third Street. The library is on the corner of Third and Gibbs.
Parking:
- General Parking Information
- Campus Map with Parking Locations
- City of Pomona has some free parking available
- Purchase a Daily Permit to park in a campus parking lot
The library’s main entrance is on Gibbs Street.
Preservation Week
April 27th – May 3rd
Tips on Book Care
Check out the University Archive’s interactive presentation on proper book care and repair.
Preservation Week Display
Visit the Pumerantz Library Lobby for this year’s Preservation Week’s display, featuring examples of proper book care and repair tips, stickers, and bookmarks.
Tips on Book Care
Check out the University Archive’s interactive presentation on proper book care and repair.
Preservation Week Display
Visit the Pumerantz Library Lobby for this year’s Preservation Week’s display, featuring examples of proper book care and repair tips, stickers, and bookmarks.
National Pet Month
SVECCS Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, May 7th from 12-1pm
Library Conference Room
Join the Student Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society’s Lunch and Learn on “CVET: Preparing Veterinarians for Disasters” and how to prepare as local practitioner when you are out. Lunch provided.
Therapy Dogs
Wednesday, May 14th and 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Library Lobby
Take a study break and spend some time with therapy dogs!
Wednesday, May 7th from 12-1pm
Library Conference Room
Join the Student Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society’s Lunch and Learn on “CVET: Preparing Veterinarians for Disasters” and how to prepare as local practitioner when you are out. Lunch provided.
Therapy Dogs
Wednesday, May 14th and 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Library Lobby
Take a study break and spend some time with therapy dogs!
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month
Visit us the month of May!
Book Display
Check out our book display celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander literature and textbooks.
Crafts Table
Take a break and create some crafts on the Library’s 3rd floor.
Book Display
Check out our book display celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander literature and textbooks.
Crafts Table
Take a break and create some crafts on the Library’s 3rd floor.
Mindful Mondays
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for 30-minute Zoom talks on mindfulness strategies every Monday in May from 4-4:30pm.
May 5th: Creating Healthy Boundaries and the Power of Saying “No” for Your Mental Health presented by the Pumerantz Reference Librarians.
May 12th: Simple Visualization and Breathing Exercises for Everyday Stresses presented by Crystal, CPT, HWC (MEDWell).
May 19th: Using Your Senses to Maximize Mindfulness presented by Dr. Juliana Perez (LEAD).
May 5th: Creating Healthy Boundaries and the Power of Saying “No” for Your Mental Health presented by the Pumerantz Reference Librarians.
May 12th: Simple Visualization and Breathing Exercises for Everyday Stresses presented by Crystal, CPT, HWC (MEDWell).
May 19th: Using Your Senses to Maximize Mindfulness presented by Dr. Juliana Perez (LEAD).
Night Snack Cart
Tuesday, May 6th and 13th from 7-8pm
Library, 3rd floor
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month and exam season, join us for FREE snacks and drinks in the library study rooms with our Night Snack Cart.
Library, 3rd floor
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month and exam season, join us for FREE snacks and drinks in the library study rooms with our Night Snack Cart.
Wellness Fair & Coffee and Conversations
Wednesday, May 7th from 11:30am-1:00pm
Library Lobby
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for the Pumerantz Library’s first Wellness Fair! Engage in sensory activities and learn more about mental health awareness and resources with LEAD, CDHP, Optum, and MedWell.
At the same time as the Wellness Fair, enjoy a boba from Boba Tea Planets for this special Mental Health Awareness edition of Coffee and Conversations. First 60 participants will receive a drink for FREE. Drinks will be sold at a discounted price afterwards (while supplies last). Featured flavors included classic milk tea, Thai tea, passionfruit tea, and mango tea.
Library Lobby
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for the Pumerantz Library’s first Wellness Fair! Engage in sensory activities and learn more about mental health awareness and resources with LEAD, CDHP, Optum, and MedWell.
At the same time as the Wellness Fair, enjoy a boba from Boba Tea Planets for this special Mental Health Awareness edition of Coffee and Conversations. First 60 participants will receive a drink for FREE. Drinks will be sold at a discounted price afterwards (while supplies last). Featured flavors included classic milk tea, Thai tea, passionfruit tea, and mango tea.
CETL Workshop The Breakfast Club: Kickstart Your Wellness with a Radical Breakfast
Wednesday, May 28th from 3-4pm
Join CETL staff for a special in-person hands-on session on the importance of breakfast and mental wellness.
Join CETL staff for a special in-person hands-on session on the importance of breakfast and mental wellness.
Pumerantz Learning Center
Welcome to the Pumerantz Learning Center (PLC), we are dedicated to providing an environment conducive to learning that provides study spaces and classrooms as well as open areas for collaboration. We offer many amenities including a Wellness Room, lounge, microwaves, refrigerator, coffee station and more.