Opening hours
If you need help, please visit the Information Hub in the Library, call 0116 252 2448, email library@le.ac.uk or studentservices@le.ac.uk or visit our online help.
Please note that access for College Student members differs according to the time of year, for full details visit the Joining the Library page.
Monday - Friday
Library open: 24 hours
Library staffed services: 8.00am - 9.00pm
Saturday - Sunday
Library open: 24 hours
Library staffed services: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Special Collections Reading Room
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10.00am - 4.45pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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.
Christmas opening hours
Christmas opening hours 2023/2024
The Library will remain open 24 hours between Friday 22 December to 31 December 2023. Except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day when the Library will be closed.
University Security will be present throughout this period.
Normal services will resume on the Tuesday 2 January 2024.
University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.