Academy Library Visitor Policy
The Class of 1945 Library is a private, high-school library with a mission to support the educational and residential needs of the community at Phillips Exeter Academy. Our building is extraordinary, and the interest in visiting is high.
Building access control is one important way we endeavor to ensure the safety and security of Academy members in the Library. We are unable to accommodate drop-in visitors.
We are only able to welcome visitors under the following parameters:
Researchers:
The collections of the Archives and Special Collections are available by appointment. In order to make materials available, we need advance notification. Please submit a request form.
Our catalog of regular collections is online. Requests for any of those materials should be made through your school or public library via interlibrary loan.
Register for Visitor Days
Visitor Days at the Library are free to attend but require advanced registration. Reserve your spot by selecting your day and time.
Explore The Class of 1945 Library
Learn more about what makes this incredible building so special and even take a 360-degree spin around the library’s grand concourse.