Opening hours
An overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours
Exam period: 18 May - 26 June
In the busy exam weeks, nearly all library study places need to be booked in advance. Only Leiden University students can book study places. For some visitor groups, access restrictions apply.
University Library
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Regular opening hours |
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Monday to Friday |
8:30 - 24:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 23:00 |
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The library desk in Information Centre Huygens (ground floor) is staffed daily, until one hour prior to library closure. |
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| Upcoming holidays and adjusted hours | |
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| 27 and 28 June, network maintenance weekend | Closed |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
University Library - Special Collections Reading Room
| Reading Room and desk hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 17:30 |
| Requested items can be picked up for perusal until 16:30 | |
African Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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| Monday - Friday |
9:00 - 23:00 (From 17:00 onwards: access by UB walkway) |
| Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays and adjusted hours | |
|---|---|
| 27 and 28 June, network maintenance weekend | Closed |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 16:30 (Library desk closed) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Middle Eastern Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday |
9:00 - 23:00 (After 17:00: access by UB walkway) |
| Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays and adjusted hours | |
|---|---|
| 27 and 28 June, network maintenance weekend | Closed |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 16:30 (Library desk closed) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Law Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 22:15 |
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Friday |
9:00 - 20:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
10:30 - 17:00 |
| Upcoming holidays and adjusted hours | |
|---|---|
| 27 and 28 June, network maintenance weekend | Closed |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Law Library access regulations
No access for
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Social and Behavioural Sciences Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
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Friday |
9:00 - 17:00 |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Wijnhaven Library, The Hague
| Regular opening hours | |
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| For up-to-date Wijnhaven building opening hours, please check Leiden University's Wijnhaven info page. | |
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 21:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
Closed. |
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Library desk hours Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13:00 and 13:30 - 17:00 |
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| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Science Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
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Upcoming closures |
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|---|---|
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23 and 24 July, due to Gorlaeus building maintenance works |
Closed |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Walaeus Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Summer schedule: 6 July - 30 August | |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Lockers Van Steenis Building
| Requested library materials pick-up and return |
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During the Van Steenis building opening hours |
KITLV Jakarta
| Regular opening hours | |
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| Monday to Thursday | 9:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 14:00 |
For information on library holidays, please contact the KITLV-Jakarta library.
NIMAR Rabat
For current unformation, please check the NIMAR website, or contact the library by e-mail: nimar@hum.leidenuniv.nl.