Opening Hours

Secure returns boxes are available for the return of items when the Libraries are closed. For renewals telephone +44 (0)1202 965959

Services available outside our opening hours via these web pages include the Library Catalogue (including access to your loans record and renewals);

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Term Time

>> Bournemouth House Library, Monday 6 to Thursday 9 February, closing at the earlier time of 7pm

Day Library open Help Zone staffed
Monday - Thursday 8am - 9pm 9am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
BH Library
closes at 6pm
9.15am - 5.15pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm 12pm - 6pm

In addition to the above, in term time at Talbot Campus part of the ground and first floors of the library building have extended opening hours. This provides access to study spaces including a postgraduate study area, our self-service loans, returns and fine payment facilities, bookable techno booths, computers and printers/photocopiers. These longer opening hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday 8am - midnight
Friday 8am - 10pm
Weekends as per the Library Building opening hours above

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Vacations

Our opening times during the Christmas, Easter and Summer vacations are generally as follows. Shortly before each vacation, precise details of dates and hours will be published on these pages. Please check dates and times carefully before your visit.

Day Library Building Staffed Service
Mondays to Thursdays 8am - 8pm 9am - 6pm
Fridays* 8am - 6pm 9am - 5pm
*At Talbot Campus, parts of the ground and first floors remain open until 8pm for self service and reference use.
Saturdays: Easter & Christmas 10am - 6pm 12pm - 6pm
Saturdays: Summer vacation 10am - 4pm No desk service
Sundays: Christmas &
Easter vacations only
10am - 6pm 12pm - 6pm
CLOSED IN SUMMER VACATION

Studland and Dorset House Open Access Centres are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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