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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Batten University's H. C. Hofheimer II Library supports learning, research, and discovery with expert help, study spaces, and resources for every Marlin.

08/28/2026

Scoops, swag, and library love! 🍨📚 We had a sweet time sharing resources and bookish goodies with students, faculty, and community partners at the Ice Cream Sundae Social.

Thanks for having us The Athenaeum and Epworth Campus Ministries 🫶🏻

08/26/2026

The library is buzzing again, and we couldn't be happier! 📚✨

It's great to see students back in our spaces—studying, connecting, and making the library their own. If you haven't stopped by yet, come explore everything we have to offer. You might be surprised by what you find.

Welcome back, Marlins! 🌊💙

08/21/2026

Welcome, Marlins! 🌊💙

Move-in day is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to campus. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we can’t wait to see the library filled with Marlins again.

See you soon!

08/18/2026

The Fall 2026 Page to Podium lineup is here! 🎤📚

Join us this semester as Batten University students, faculty, and staff share their research, expertise, and passions with the campus community. From media to literature, education, science, and beyond, this year’s presentations offer something for everyone.

Ready to see what’s in store? View the presentation descriptions at the link in our bio. 🔗

Let us know in the comments which session you are most excited to attend. 🤩⬇️

07/27/2026

We’re happy to announce, Media and Communications major, Liam Castellano is kicking off the Page to Podium series on September 2nd at 12pm! 🎉👏🏼

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read more about his presentation or submit a proposal to present your own research, project, or passion. Proposals are due August 12th. Open to Batten University students, faculty, and staff.

07/20/2026

Time is running out! ⏳ There are less than 30 days left to submit a proposal for Hofheimer Library’s Page to Podium series. Proposals are due August 12th.

We’re also excited to introduce two presenters for the semester: Abe Nemon and Dr. Caitlin Williams. From exploring the intersections of politics and science fiction to innovative approaches to student research, this semester’s lineup is already shaping up to be thought-provoking and engaging.

Have an idea, project, passion, or area of expertise you’d like to share with the campus community? We’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to submit your proposal by August 12th!

Abe Nemon, Instructional and Online Learning Librarian, will be presenting “Politics and Science Fiction: 100 Years of Strange Nova” on September 16th from 12-1pm in the Athenaeum Forum. Full abstract at the link in our bio. 🔗

Dr. Caitlin Williams, Assistant Professor of Biology, will be presenting “Incorporating Research Into Courses: Developing a New CURE for Genetics Students” on October 14th from 12-12:45pm in the Athenaeum Forum. Full abstract at the link in our bio. 🔗

07/13/2026

Have you seen it yet? 👀

Hofheimer Library’s website has a brand new look to match our new chapter as Batten University

Explore resources, reserve study rooms, get research help, and more at www.batten.edu/library

07/07/2026

The library team has been busy this summer! 📚☀️

From meeting future Marlins at Batten University Orientation to attending the Blue Carpet Bash to updating our website, resources, and services for Batten University, we’ve been hard at work preparing for the year ahead.

As the university enters a new chapter, our team remains committed to the same mission: supporting student success, inspiring innovation and discovery, and connecting our community with the resources they need to thrive.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in the library soon! 🌊

06/27/2026

New Marlins, we can’t wait to meet you! 🌊💙

The Hofheimer Library team loved welcoming incoming students at Friday’s orientation, and we’ll be back on Monday! Stop by our table at Bob Marlin’s Boardwalk to grab some free swag, learn how the library can help you succeed, and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a cozy Marlins blanket! 🎉

06/17/2026

The library is getting ready to welcome our newest Marlins! 👋 Whether you’re looking for a place to study, research, collaborate, or discover your next great read, we’re here to support your journey.

Be sure to stop by during Marlin Nation Orientation on June 26 or June 29 to meet the library team, explore our resources, and pick up one of our new bookmarks. We can’t wait to meet you! 🤗✨

Address

5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23455

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(757) 455-3224

Website

http://www.batten.edu/library/, https://linktr.ee/hofheimerlibrary

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