Opening hours for Library services
Find information about opening hours for the NTU libraries, Information Desks, our Library@ Library-Managed Study Spaces, and our 24/7 Study Zones. Our libraries have extended opening hours, but when they are not available 24-hour access to study spaces including PCs and printing, is available in our 24/7 Study Zones.
Healthy study habits
As we are committed to sustainability, many of the lights in our libraries are motion activated and may turn off during quieter periods. If the lights near you turn off, please move around to activate them.
We have extended opening hours to support your studies, but it is also important for you to plan your work ahead and make sure that you take regular breaks to refuel and rest. If you are finding it difficult to plan achievable targets to complete your work, then our academic skills support workshops and appointments can help, or visit the ASK Hub for interactive online guides. Further information about academic skills support is available on the Library webpages.
Your health, happiness and success are all linked. Student wellbeing is a priority to us at NTU, and it’s important you look after your physical and mental health. Learn more about how to care for your wellbeing, and how to access our specialist support services if you need them.
Library opening hours
Opening hours 31 March - 1 June
- Monday - Sunday, Open 24/7
Outside of these hours, the Library@Dryden space in Dryden building is open for study, IT access, laptop loans and printing on a 24/7 basis. Kitchen facilities are also available. You need your NTU student ID card to access this space.
Term Three opening hours
- Mon - Fri, 8.30 am - 8 pm
- Saturday, 9 am - 4.30 pm
- Sunday, 11 am - 6.30 pm
Outside of these hours, the Library@Dryden space in Dryden building is open for study, IT access, laptop loans and printing on a 24/7 basis. Kitchen facilities are also available. You need your NTU student ID card to access this space.
Term Three opening hours from 23 April
- Monday - Thursday, 8.30 am - 9 pm*
- Friday, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm - 7 pm
*Spring Bank Holiday Monday - Tuesday (26 - 27 May), 9 am - 5 pm
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.
Term Three opening hours from 23 April
- Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 9 pm*
- Friday, 8.30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm - 7 pm
*Spring Bank Holiday Monday - Tuesday (26 - 27 May), 9 am - 7 pm
Outside of these hours, the 24/7 Study Zone within 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, some services are only available when the Information Desk is open - see below for Information Desk opening hours.
Term Three opening hours from 26 April
- Monday - Friday, 8 am - 9 pm*
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday - Closed
* Spring Bank Holiday Monday (26 May), Closed
NTU Closure Tuesday (27 May) 9 am - 5 pm
24/7 Study zones
Our libraries have extended opening hours but when they are not available, 24 hour access to study spaces can be accessed in our 24/7 Study Zones.
You need your NTU student ID card to access 24/7 Study zones.
Library@Dryden
Find Library @Dryden on Mazemap.
Boots Library
Boots Library will also be open 24/7 at key times of year.
Clifton Library
Brackenhurst Library
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
Bank Holiday and Closure Day opening hours
- Late Spring Bank Holiday Monday (26 May), 9 am - 7 pm
- NTU Closure Tuesday (27 May), 9 am - 7 pm
Vacation time 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
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
- 24/7
Library study spaces on Clifton Campus
Library@NewHallBlock
- Monday - Friday, 7 am - 8 pm
From Saturday 25 May - Sunday 15 September (excluding Bank Holidays)
Library-managed study spaces on City Campus
Library@Dryden
- 24/7
Library@Newton
Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 9 pm.
Library@Chaucer
Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm (closed 24-26 June)
Library study spaces on Clifton Campus
Library@NewHallBlock
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 9 pm
Contact us
If you have any questions, email us at libinfodirect@ntu.ac.uk or phone us on +44 (0)115 848 2175.