Opening hours
The Library Service Desk is staffed 9am-7pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-5pm at weekends. Hours vary during assessment and vacation periods.
Spring term 2026
16 January - 20 March
| Day | Opening Times | Staffed hours | Online Chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8am-12 midnight | 9am-7pm | 9am-5pm |
| Saturday-Sunday | 9am-9pm | 10am-5pm | Not available |
Spring Vacation 2026
21 March - 12 April
| Day | Opening Times | Staffed hours | Online Chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8am-12 midnight | 9am-7pm | 9am-5pm |
| Saturday-Sunday | 9am-9pm | 10am-5pm | Closed |
Easter Weekend 2026
Reduced hours and planned closure days.
2 - 7 April
| Day | Opening Times | Staffed hours | Online Chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2 April | 9am-9pm | Self-service only | Closed |
| Friday 3 April | 9am-9pm | Self-service only | Closed |
| Saturday 4 April | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday 5 April | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday 6 April | 9am-9pm | Self-service only | Closed |
| Tuesday 7 April | 9am-9pm | Self-service only | Closed |
The Library’s accessible entrance
The Library’s accessible north door is located off Library Road next to the IDS Café.
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Route from Library steps to accessible entrance
The opening times and staffed hours for the Library are kept under review and may change. We will endeavour to publish updated hours at the earliest opportunity, but occasionally changes to opening times or staffed hours may be needed at short notice.