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| Monday | 8:00 AM — 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM — 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM — 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM — 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM — 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
Last entry to the Library is 15 minutes before the published closing time. Please ensure that you save any work, collect your belongings and leave the building promptly prior to advertised closing times.
Lidded drinks, cold food and snacks are permitted in the library but to ensure the library space is free from strong odours and kept clean, we do not permit entry into the library of fast food deliveries or any hot food from any takeaway outlets including those on campus.
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Due to urgent essential maintenance to our heating system, the Silent and Quiet Zones will be closing from 17:00 on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Study spaces will be available in the Group Zone and Mezzanine floor, and for those requiring silent study space, room DC107, located on the 1st floor, will be available from 16:30 until advertised closing times.
Students will still be able to return books, request books, access the cafe area and Group Zone printers
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding during this time.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Drill Hall Library has had to close at 5pm today The library will reopen tomorrow at 9am. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Book a group study space for up to 6 people, term time only. A private study space for up to 2 people, or book an individual space in our family room if you need to bring in a child under 18 years old. Booking times available between 09:00 and 17:00 only.