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Bowes Art & Architecture Library

Stanford

Sunlight pours through floor-to-ceiling windows onto long desks and plush lounge chairs at Stanford's most serene study spot. Whether you're diving into research or just need a peaceful corner to think, this airy architectural gem delivers calm in abundance.

Quiet study sanctuary
Natural light filled
Modern architecture
Comfy lounge seating

Tips

🚪entrance is on the 2nd floor
coffee downstairs when you need a break

Bowes Art & Architecture Library

355 Roth Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

Upcoming at Bowes Art & Architecture Library

Friday, Jun 12
Commencement

Commencement

June 12

Stanford's art department hosts commencement weekend where pomp meets circumstance on one of America's most beautiful campuses. Gather with families to celebrate graduates against red-tiled architecture and oak-dotted grounds.

Saturday, Jun 13
PLAY IT AGAIN!: 2026 MFA Thesis Documentary Film Screening

PLAY IT AGAIN!: 2026 MFA Thesis Documentary Film Screening

June 13 at 2pm

Five MFA filmmakers premiere their thesis docs exploring memory, identity, and global stories: from a Portuguese fishing port to a Las Vegas limb-lengthening clinic. Stick around for the Q&A and reception to meet the directors.

Sunday, Jun 14
Department of Art & Art History Diploma Ceremony and Reception

Department of Art & Art History Diploma Ceremony and Reception

June 14 at 12pm

Celebrate Stanford's newest art and art history graduates as they cross the stage at this outdoor diploma ceremony. Stick around for light refreshments and photos with the McMurtry Building's striking architecture as your backdrop.