The Library is open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm. Appointments are not necessary, but please read the page on 'Using the Library' for details of how to obtain a reader's ticket.

The Library is closed on public holidays, for ten days at Christmas beginning on Christmas Eve, for ten days at Easter beginning on Good Friday, and exceptionally at other times.

The Library will close at 5pm on Thursday 1st April 2010 and reopen at 10am on Monday 12th April 2010.