In observance of Veteran's Day the Hirsh Library service desk will be open Monday, November 11th from 12pm-7pm. The building will be open for tap access during its usual hours of 7am to 11pm, and while the desk will be staffed, librarians will not be in the office, so please direct any questions to the email hhsl@tufts.edu.
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Veteran's Day was celebrated at the first Armistice Day on Monday November 11th, 1919, to celebrate the end of World War I, and was officially declared a legal holiday in 1938. It was called Armistice Day until 1954, when it was declared as a day to celebrate veterans of wars. You can read more about the history of Veterans Day here.
Wishing everyone a healthy and safe day!