Research
Access and Hours
Visitor Access:
Monday-Friday 9:00-21:00
Saturday 9:00-14:30
Summer hours (August):
Mondays-Fridays 9.00-15:30
Saturday closed
Membership in the ASCSA includes 24-hour access to the Blegen Library.
Blegen Library
Blegen Library, founded in 1888, is one of the world's premier research libraries for classical studies and archaeology. Its collection, covering aspects of Greek civilization from earliest prehistory to late antiquity, includes more than 125,000 books and periodicals. Our mission is to develop and maintain a first rank research collection in support of the academic programs, membership, and cooperating institutions of the ASCSA, and of the hundreds of qualified scholars who use the library as visitors.
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If you're a first-time visitor, click here to learn how to obtain a visitor's card and start exploring our collection.
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Card renewals take place every day during the library's visiting hours at the reception desk. To ensure a smooth process, we recommend emailing receptionists@ascsa.edu.gr in advance to confirm the necessary requirements.
For any inquiries contact us at blegenlibrarian@ascsa.edu.gr or Ask a Librarian
Blegen Library News
View AllJuly 16, 2026
Blegen library Summer hours 2026
Starting from July 28 and throughout August, the Blegen Library will be open to visitors Mondays through Fridays from 09.00 to 15.30 and will be closed on Saturdays. No new cards will be issued during the month of August, and no orientations will take place.
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July 16, 2026
Thomas M. Brogan Appointed Director of the School
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas M. Brogan as its Director, effective July 1, 2027. Dr. Brogan succeeds Bonna D. Wescoat as Director of the School.
Read MoreJune 12, 2026
Θερινό Ωράριο Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης (29 Ιουνίου - 29 Αυγούστου 2026)
Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη θα είναι ανοικτή για το κοινό: Δευτέρα-Πέμπτη:9.00-16.30, Παρασκευή: 9.00-15.00, Σάββατο: κλειστά. Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη θα παραμείνει κλειστή 10-14 Αυγούστου 2026
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May 29, 2026
Interview with Jessica Lamont - Part 2
Watch the second part of the interview with Jessica Lamont where she discusses magical practices in antiquity through finds from the Athenian Agora.
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May 11, 2026
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens Celebrated the Gennadius Library Centennial and Honored Jack L. Davis Honored with the Athens Prize at Landmark New York Gala.
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is proud to announce the tremendous success of its Annual Gala, held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Gotham Hall in New York City.
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Highlights
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The Blegen Library will be closed to visitors on Monday, June 1, 2026 in observance of the Pentecost.
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Discover new acquisitions for April (May 26, 2026)
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Τhe Βlegen Library will be closed to visitors on Friday, May 1st, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
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Easter holidays: the library will be closed to visitors from Holy Friday, April 10, through Tuesday οf Easter week, April 14, 2026. On Holy Thursday, April 9, the Library will close at 17:00.
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Discover our January, February, and March acquisitions (April 1, 2026)
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Check out our new acquisitions for November and December 2025 (January 22, 2026)
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Explore our Library Book locator (January 20, 2026)
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New acquisitions for September and October (November 20, 2025)
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The Blegen library will be closed to visitors on Tuesday 28th of October in observance of the National holiday.
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Check out our new acquisitions for the summer June, July and August (September 15, 2025) Read more...