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Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library
Pumerantz Library
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Library Hours
Building Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 7 am – 11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday & 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 and closures
- Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026 - Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026 - Independence Day
Friday, July 3, 2026
Directions to the library
BUILDING ADDRESS
287 E. Third Street
Pomona, CA 91766
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.
National Library Week
Join the Pumerantz Library in celebrating National Library Week; a time to recognize the impact of libraries and the people who make them thrive. This year, we invite the WesternU community to find your joy at the library through discovery, creativity, and connection.
Monday, April 20th to Thursday, April 23rd, take a moment to explore what brings you joy at the Pumerantz Library.
Monday, April 20th to Thursday, April 23rd, take a moment to explore what brings you joy at the Pumerantz Library.
Right to Read
Monday, April 20th (All Day)
Find your joy in the freedom to read. Explore our display of banned books and pick up limited-edition stickers and buttons.
Plus, join our weeklong Bookworm Contest! Can you guess how many bookworms are in the jar?
Find your joy in the freedom to read. Explore our display of banned books and pick up limited-edition stickers and buttons.
Plus, join our weeklong Bookworm Contest! Can you guess how many bookworms are in the jar?
Playful approaches to teaching (AKA Joyful Reboot: A pirate’s quest for playful teaching)
Monday, April 20th at 12pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch provided
Presented by Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHPE
As instructors, we often find ourselves in routines that feel repetitive or draining. This CETL workshop is designed to help participants refresh your teaching through playfulness because play IS educational! A quick reboot of your material may be just what the doctor ordered!
Presented by Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHPE
As instructors, we often find ourselves in routines that feel repetitive or draining. This CETL workshop is designed to help participants refresh your teaching through playfulness because play IS educational! A quick reboot of your material may be just what the doctor ordered!
BookMARKED for Joy! Create department bookmarks with QR codes
Tuesday, April 21st at 12 pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch Provided
Presented by Christyana Visk, MLIS
Mark your resources, mark your joy! What better way to easily access your departmental resources than on a fun and friendly customized bookmark? Join the Pumerantz Library in this hands-on CETL workshop, where you will learn how to create a bookmark design on CANVA, convert your resource links into QR codes, and print and laminate your bookmark for your students, staff, and faculty.
Presented by Christyana Visk, MLIS
Mark your resources, mark your joy! What better way to easily access your departmental resources than on a fun and friendly customized bookmark? Join the Pumerantz Library in this hands-on CETL workshop, where you will learn how to create a bookmark design on CANVA, convert your resource links into QR codes, and print and laminate your bookmark for your students, staff, and faculty.
Coffee & Conversations National Library Outreach Day
Wednesday, April 22nd at 12-1:30pm | Library Lobby
Find your joy in connection. Enjoy a cup of coffee and spark conversation with library staff at Coffee & Conversations. Visit department tables to learn more about the people, services, and support behind your library experience.
The first 70 participants will receive a FREE cup of coffee from Sospeso!
Find your joy in connection. Enjoy a cup of coffee and spark conversation with library staff at Coffee & Conversations. Visit department tables to learn more about the people, services, and support behind your library experience.
The first 70 participants will receive a FREE cup of coffee from Sospeso!
Take Action For Libraries Day
Thursday, April 23rd (All Day)
Find your joy in creativity and advocacy.
Design your own bookmark and discover simple ways you can support and advocate for libraries.
Find your joy in creativity and advocacy.
Design your own bookmark and discover simple ways you can support and advocate for libraries.
Finding Joy When You’re Burned Out
Thursday, April 23rd at 12pm | Library Conference Room | Lunch provided
Presented by Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP
What can you do when you’ve not only lost your spark, but feel fried to a crisp? Burnout is a serious, chronic work-related issue that can leave you feeling drained and purposeless. One antidote: joy! This CETL workshop will explore the meanings of joy and ways you can find it even difficult times.
Presented by Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP
What can you do when you’ve not only lost your spark, but feel fried to a crisp? Burnout is a serious, chronic work-related issue that can leave you feeling drained and purposeless. One antidote: joy! This CETL workshop will explore the meanings of joy and ways you can find it even difficult times.
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.