Library service hours

You can visit any of our Higher Education libraries for study, browsing or to collect reserved items (Click and Borrow service).

High Holborn Library Creative Space will be closed for the whole of August for refurbishment.

Please note Lime Grove can only be accessed by staff and students based there.

Opening hours vary between sites and may change at short notice. Please check back for updates.

View year round services hours.

Camberwell

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Closed

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

Library Creative Space

Open 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Note: The Library Creative Space is open during Christmas and New Year.

View year around Camberwell service hours.

Central Saint Martins

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 1 November

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Monday 2 November - Friday 11 December (CSM Night Opening)

Open continuously from 9am Monday until 10pm Friday
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December: 10am - 8pm

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round CSM service hours.

Chelsea

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Closed

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round Chelsea service hours.

London College of Communication

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round LCC service hours.

London College of Fashion

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round LCF service hours.

Wimbledon

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Closed

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round Wimbledon service hours.

Archives and Special Collections Centre

Open Monday to Friday from 1pm - 4pm by advance appointment.

How to book an ASCC appointment

High Holborn

Library Creative Space

Autumn term 2026

Monday 28 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round High Holborn service hours.

Lime Grove

Library

Autumn term 2026

Monday 14 September - Sunday 13 December

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Christmas and New Year 2026/2027

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January: Closed

View year round Lime Grove service hours.

Please note Lime Grove can only be accessed by staff and students based there.