Senate House Library
Opening hours
Check when Senate House Library is open for your visit.
Daily opening hours
Term-time opening hours from Monday 23 September 2024. Please note that during self-service hours, some services are unavailable.
| Day | Opening hours | Staffed hours | Self-service hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 23:00 | 09:00 - 19:00 | 19:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:45 - 21:00 | 09:45 - 17:00 | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 09:45 - 21:00 | Unstaffed | 09:45 - 21:00 |
Special Collections opening hours
Due to the specialist nature of the service provided, the Special Collections Reading Room operates reduced hours to the main Library:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to opening hours and closure dates
| University of London Foundation Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Closed |
| Christmas and New Year 2024-2025 | Opening hours | Staffed hours | Self-service hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 16 December to Thursday 19 December | 09:00 - 23:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 17:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday 20 December | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | No self-service |
| Saturday 21 December to Wednesday 1 January | Closed | ||
| Thursday 2 January to Friday 3 January | 09:00 - 23:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 17:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday 4 January | 09:45 - 21:00 | 09:45 - 17:00 | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday 5 January | 09:45 - 21:00 | Unstaffed | 09:45 - 21:00 |