Opening hours

Main Library

Check the MyUoB app for "Library Space" to find out how many seats are available.

The Main Library will be open 24/7 from 08:00 on Monday 30 September, and will close at 22:00 on Sunday 15 December.

Monday 16 December - Sunday 22 December 2024

08:00 - 22:00

Monday 23 December 2024

10:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 24 December - Thursday 26 December 2024

closed

Friday 27 December - Sunday 29 December 2024

10:00 - 16:00

Monday 30 December - Wednesday 1 January 2025

closed

The Main Library will open at 08:00 on Tuesday 2 January 2025, and will remain open 24/7.

Main Library Café

See our café opening hours.

IT Service Desk

See IT's service hours.

See further details of our services.

Barnes Library

The Library's study spaces are available when the Medical School is open. The High Demand Collection is only open when the library is staffed.

High Demand Collection

  • Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday 23 December - Wednesday 1 January 2025

closed

Dental Hospital

The Dental Library is closed. Books and journals have now been moved to the Main Library where staff, students and visitors will be able to access material.  

book collection service has been set up in the Dental Hospital for registered staff and students in possession of a current University ID card.  Library books can also be dropped off in the book box.

If you have any queries, please contact us.  

Orchard Learning Resource Centre

  • Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 16:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday 16 December - Wednesday 1 January 2025

closed