Opening hours for Library services
Find opening and closing times for NTU libraries, information desks, and study spaces – including our 24-hour study zones.
Library opening hours
If you have any questions, email us at libinfodirect@ntu.ac.uk or phone us on +44 (0)115 848 2175.
Vacation opening hours
From 8 June
- Monday – Friday, 8.30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm
- Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm
Vacation opening hours
From 8 June
- Monday – Friday, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Vacation opening hours
From 8 June
- Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Outside of these hours, the 24/7 Study Zone within Brackenhurst Library (room 011) is open for study, IT access, and printing on a 24/7 basis. You need your NTU student card ID to access this space, which can be reached via a dedicated entrance when the main library entrance is closed.
Vacation opening hours
From 8 June
- Monday – Friday, 8.30 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, Closed
Outside of these hours, the 24/7 Study Zone in Clifton Library is open for study, IT access, and printing on a 24/7 basis. You need your NTU student card ID to access this space, which can be reached via a dedicated entrance when the main library entrance is closed.
Please note that some services are only available when the Information Desk is open.
Term 3 opening hours
Until 3 July
- Monday - Friday, 8 am - 9 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Vacation opening hours
From 6 July
- Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
24/7 Study Zone areas
When libraries are closed, you can study in our Study Zones, which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access to these zones requires your NTU student ID card.
- Clifton Library
- Brackenhurst Library
Library study spaces opening hours
Our study spaces offer access to semi-private areas for working, computers, laptop loans, and printing facilities.
Library-managed study spaces on City Campus
Library@Chaucer
- Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm.
- Individual study spaces, group study spaces, PCs and printing.
Library@Newton
- Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 9 pm
- Individual study spaces, group study spaces, PCs, laptop loans and printing.
Library@Dryden
- Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm.
- Individual study spaces, group study spaces, PCs, laptop loans and printing
From Saturday 25 May - Sunday 15 September (excluding Bank Holidays)
Library-managed study spaces on City Campus
Library@Newton
Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 9 pm.
Library@Chaucer
Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm (closed 24-26 June)
Information desk opening hours
Please be aware that telephone/email support and visitor access are only available when the information desk is open.
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm
Vacation opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, Closed
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 9 pm
- Friday, 8 am – 5.30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm
Vacation Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 9 pm
- Friday, 8.30 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm
Vacation time opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2pm
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 9 pm
Vacation opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Promoting healthy study habits
At NTU, student wellbeing is a priority. Your physical and mental health are key to your happiness, success, and overall wellbeing. We have extended opening hours to support your studies, but it is also important for you to plan your work and take regular breaks to refuel and rest. Please note, sleeping is not allowed in the library.
Our academic skills support workshops and appointments provide advice on planning achievable targets. Alternatively, visit the ASK Hub for interactive online guides.
Further information about academic skills support is available.
Sustainability initiatives
We are committed to sustainability and many of the lights in our libraries are motion-activated, meaning they may turn off during quieter periods. If the lights near you turn off, please move around to activate them.