Opening hours
If you need help, please email us on library@le.ac.uk or studentservices@le.ac.uk or visit our online help.
Monday - Friday
Library open: 24 hours
Library staffed services: 8.00am - 9.00pm
There will be no Library staffed services on Monday 2 May, Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June and Monday 29 August 2022
Saturday - Sunday
Library open: 24 hours
Library staffed services: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Special Collections Reading Room
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 10.30am - 4.45pm
Friday: 1.15pm - 4.45pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The Reading Room will be closed on Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June 2022.
Archives and Special Collections are available to view in the reading room or remotely by appointment during our opening hours. Please contact specialcollections@leicester.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.
Percy Gee Information Desk
Student and Library Information Services in the Students Union (Percy Gee Building)
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday to Sunday: Closed
The Information Desk will be closed on Monday 2 May, Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June and Monday 29 August 2022
Bank Holiday opening hours
The Library is open 24/7 over the following Bank Holidays: Monday 2 May, Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June, Monday 29 August 2022
There will be no Library staffed services on these dates but the Library will be staffed by University Security.
The Special Collections Reading Room and the Percy Gee Information Desk will be closed on these dates.
University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.