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Please note that from 8 August to 18 September access to Senate House Library is available via the Montague Place entrance opposite the British Museum. This is due to our programme of works over the summer and closure of both the Malet Street and the Russell Square car parks. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Senate House Library

Opening hours

Sundays: Closed.

Date	Monday - Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Summer Vacation Hours
6 June - 26 August	09:00 – 17:45	09:00 – 17:45	09:45 – 17:15
27 August - 29 August (Summer Bank Holiday)	CLOSED
30 August - 24 September	09:00 – 17:45	09:00 – 17:45	09:45 – 17:15

Special Collections Reading Room

Due to the specialist nature of the service provided, the Special Collections Reading Room operates reduced opening hours to the main Library:

Monday to Friday, 11:00 - 17:00.