About the Libraries
Bryn Mawr College has three libraries: Canaday, Carpenter, and Collier, and shares collections with the Haverford and Swarthmore college libraries.
Explore our Physical Libraries
Canaday Library
Canaday Library houses the humanities and social sciences collections, Special Collections, the College Archives, computer labs, the Writing Center, the Lusty Cup Cafe, and many library staff offices.
Rhys Carpenter Library
Carpenter Library collections support programs in History of Art; Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology; Greek, Latin, Classical Studies; and Growth and Structure of Cities. Carpenter also houses five classrooms and the Digital Media and Collaboration Lab.
Collier Science Library
Constructed in 1990-91, the Collier Science Library is housed in the Marion Edwards Park Science Building and its collections support the academic and research needs of the biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and psychology programs.
Friends of the Libraries
Support the Friends’ continuing contributions to keeping Bryn Mawr among the very best college libraries in the country. In addition to sponsoring internships, exhibitions, and lectures, the Friends undertake special projects as needs arise.
Endowed Library Funds
The generous support of our endowed funds enables the Bryn Mawr College Libraries to purchase materials in support of the teaching and research mission of the College.