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Opening hours

  

Opening Hours 2024 - 2025


Semester 1

Saturday 28 September 2024 - Friday 7 February 2025

 

 Saturday 28 September 2024 - Friday 20 December 2024

 Mon - Fri *  Open 24 hours
 Sat **  Open until 21:00
 Sun  Open from 08:30

* Friday 20 December 2024: Open until midnight

** Saturday 28 September 2024: Open 08:30 - 21:00

 

 Winter Vacation

 Saturday 21 December 2024 - Friday 17 January 2025        

 Mon* - Thu  08:30 - 19:00 
 Fri  08:30 - 17:00 
 Sat - Sun  Closed

* Monday 23 December 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025: Closed for the University closure period

 

 Saturday 18 January 2025 - Friday 7 February 2025               
 Mon - Fri  Open 24 hours
 Sat *  Open until 21:00
 Sun  Open from 08:30

* Saturday 18 January 2025: Open 08:30 - 21:00

 

Semester 2

Saturday 8 February 2025 - Friday 13 June 2025

 

Saturday 8 February 2025 - Friday 28 March 2025                    

 Mon - Fri  Open 24 hours
 Sat  Open until 21:00
 Sun  Open from 08:30

 

 Spring Vacation

 Saturday 29 March 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025                       

 Saturday 29 March 2025 - Friday 11 April 2025
 Mon - Fri *  Open 24 hours
 Sat  Open until 21:00
 Sun  Open from 08:30
 Saturday 12 April 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025 **
 Sat 12 - Sun 13 April  Closed 
 Mon 14 April  08:30 - 19:00
 Tue 15 April  08:30 - 19:00
 Wed 16 April  08:30 - 17:00
 Thu 17 April  Closed
 Fri 18 April  Closed
 Sat 19 - Sun 20 April  Closed
 Mon 21 April  Closed

* Friday 11 April 2025: Open until midnight

** Thursday 17 April 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025: Closed for the University closure period

 

 Tuesday 22 April 2025 - Friday 13 June 2025                                

 Mon - Fri *  Open 24 hours
 Sat  Open until 21:00
 Sun  Open from 08:30

* Tuesday 22 April 2025: Open from 08:30

* Friday 13 June 2025: Open until midnight

Updates on Library opening and services will be posted on the Library homepage, News blog and Twitter Feed.

 

IT Service Desk Opening Hours

The IT Service Desk is located on the 1st Floor of the Library and provides in person help. This service is provided by Information Technology and is subject to availability.

For opening hours, please see their website.

 

Library Café Opening Hours

Please see their website.