Library locations and opening hours
Please check opening hours below over the summer vacation period.
Libraries open seven days a week during term time. Check each Library site opening hours before visiting.
The Special Collections Reading Room is open Monday, Thursday and Friday. Visitors from outside the University will need to arrange an appointment.
NB: All services close and all equipment is switched off 15 minutes before closing time. No entry within 15 minutes of closing time.
Term-time
Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 00:00
Library staff available 09:00 to 20:50
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 to 19:00
Library staff available 13:00 to 16:50
TechSmart (term-time only) 09:30 to 17:30
Get IT support at our TechSmart drop-in sessions. We provide advice about your devices and general IT support for students and staff.
Aldgate library: Mondays to Fridays
Holloway library: Mondays to Fridays
Old Castle Street
London E1 7NT
Room: Access is on the ground floor
The library is on the ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors in Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT
Access is on the ground floor.
- Nearest mainline railway station: Liverpool Street.
- Nearest underground (Tube): Aldgate (Metropolitan/Circle), Aldgate East (District/Hammersmith & City).
- Parking Details: No parking available, NCP within walking distance.
NB: All services close and all equipment is switched off 15 minutes before closing time. No entry within 15 minutes of closing time.
Term-time
Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 00:00
Library staff available 09:00 to 20:45
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 to 19:00
Library staff available 13:00 to 16:45
TechSmart (term-time only) 09:30 to 17:30
Get IT support at our TechSmart drop-in sessions. We provide advice about your devices and general IT support for students and staff.
Aldgate library: Mondays to Fridays
Holloway library: Mondays to Fridays
236–250 Holloway Road
London N7 6PP
Room: 236-250 Holloway Road
236-250 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PP
Nearest underground (Tube): Holloway Rd (Piccadilly Line).
Nearest Bus(es): 43, 153, 271 and 393 stop outside. Routes 29 and 253 cross Holloway Rd at Seven Sisters Rd.
Parking Details: Parking is very restricted, expensive and heavily policed.
Special Collections including TUC Library
Up to 16 December 2019:
Monday, Thursday & Friday - 10:00 to 17:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
Please note: On the following Thursdays the Reading Room will be open from 11:00 to 19:00
From Thursday 24 October 2019 to Thursday 28 November 2019.
From Thursday 6 February 2020 to Thursday 26 March 2020.
Please note: The Reading Room will close at 17:00 on Monday 16 December 2019 and reopen at 10:00 on Monday 6 January 2020.*
* We are reviewing the Reading Room opening hours for 2020.
NB: All services close and all equipment is switched off 15 minutes before closing time. No entry within 15 minutes of closing time.
16 Goulston Street
London E1 7TP
Nearest underground (Tube): Aldgate East (Circle and Hammersmith & City) and Aldgate (Metropolitan)
Nearest Bus(es): 415, 25, 67, 115, 205, 254
Parking Details: Parking is very restricted.
