Library opening hours
Opening hours are available below for all Newcastle University Libraries.
Philip Robinson Library
Robinson Library Open until 10:00pm today
The IT Service clusters close 15 minutes before the Library closes.
Counter services (eg issues, returns, inter-library loans)are available during the times shown below. Holds can be collected any time from the Student Text area on Level 2.
When the library is closed Philip Robinson Library books may be returned to the bookbin at the Library entrance. They will be checked in on the next working day.
More information on the Philip Robinson Library
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 25 June, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service |
From Monday 26 June until Sunday 13 August, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday 16th and 23rd July | 10:00am-5:00pm | Self service |
From Monday 14 August until Friday 1 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows, with the exception of the August Bank Holiday dates detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (26 & 27 August) | 10:00am-10:00pm | 10:00am-5:00pm | ||
| Bank Holiday (28 August) | 8:30am-10:00pm | 10:00am-5:00pm |
From Saturday 2 September until Sunday 17 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
From Monday 18 September until Sunday 24 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday | 10:00am onwards | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday | 24/7 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Autumn Term - Sat 23 September - Fri 15 December
The Philip Robinson Library will open at 10:00 am on Saturday 23 September and remain open 24/7 until 10:00 pm on Friday 15 December (with Service Desk open until 8:00 pm).
During 24/7 opening, the Service Desk will be open as follows:
| Service Desk hours: | ||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 8:00pm | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Xmas Vacation - Sat 16 December - Sunday 7 January
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 16 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Sunday 17 December | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service | ||
| Monday 18 - Friday 22 December | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday 23 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | Self service | ||
| Sunday 24 December | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service | ||
| Monday 25 December | Closed | |||
| Tuesday 26 December | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service | ||
| Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 December | 8:30am - 10:00pm | Self service | ||
| Saturday 30 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | Self service | ||
| Sunday 31 December | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service | ||
| Monday 1 January | Closed | |||
| Tuesday 2 January | 8:30am - 10:00pm | Self service | ||
| Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 January | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 8:00pm | ||
| Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 January | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Walton Library
Walton Library Closed today
During Termtime and Easter Vacation when we are open 8.30am - 9am Self Service only, access is by Smartcard ONLY. Outside these times access for registered Library members is by Smartcard only OR pay a non-refundable £3 fee for a one day pass. Visitors should report to the desk.
Main Counter services (e.g. issues, returns, inter-library loans, collection
of holds) are available during the times shown above.
Clusters, NHS and External PCs will close 15 minutes before closing time to allow library staff to clear and lock the Library before the Medical School entrance is locked.
More information on the Walton Library
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 2 July, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Monday 3 July until Sunday 13 August, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Monday 14 August until Friday 25 August, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows, with the exception of the August Bank Holiday dates detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (26-28 August) | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Saturday 26 August until Sunday 24 September, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Autumn Term - Sat 23 September - Fri 15 December
From Saturday 23 September until Sunday 24 September, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 September | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
From Monday 25 September until Friday 15 December, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 8:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Xmas Vacation - Sat 16 December - Sunday 7 January
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Monday 18 - Thursday 21 December | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Friday 22 December | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 8:00pm | ||
| Saturday 23 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Sunday 24 December - Tuesday 2 January | Closed | |||
| Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 January | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 8:00pm | ||
| Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 January | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Law Library
Law Library Closed today
The Law Library is Smartcard entry only:
Monday-Friday: 8.30-9am and 6pm until closing
Saturday and Sunday: all day
If you wish to visit the Law Library and do not hold a Newcastle University smartcard then please contact libraryhelp@ncl.ac.uk or visit http://libhelp.ncl.ac.uk/ for assistance.
Issue Desk services (e.g. issues, returns, collection of holds) are available during the times shown below. Self Service is available throughout opening hours.
When the Library is closed, books may be returned to the bookbin located in the Law School’s lower ground floor foyer.
When the Law School is closed, Law Library books may be returned to the Philip Robinson Library's external bookbin. Books returned to this bookbin will be returned to the Law Library on the following weekday.
The photocopiers and Eldon & Grey clusters close 15 minutes before the Library closes. Please remember to switch off the monitor of your PC once you have completed your work.
More information on the Law Library
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 24 September, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows, with the excpetion of the August Bank Holiday Monday detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 4:45pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | Closed | ||
| Bank Holidays (28 August) | Closed | Closed |
Autumn Term - Sat 23 September - Fri 15 December
From Saturday 23 September until Sunday 24 September, the Law Library opening hours will be closed.
From Monday 25 September until Friday 15 December, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00am - 9:45pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00am - 4:45pm | ||
| Friday 15 December | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 4:45pm |
Xmas Vacation - Sat 16 December - Sunday 7 January
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 December | Closed | |||
Monday 18 - Friday 22 December |
8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 4:45pm | ||
| Saturday 23 December - Tuesday 2 January | Closed | |||
| Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 January | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 4:45pm | ||
| Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 January | Closed |
Marjorie Robinson
Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms Closed today
Access to the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms is by smartcard only. Library staff are available at the ground floor Reception Desk and at the Help Point on the first floor. IT staff are also available at the Help Point between 9am and 5pm. Books can be returned using the external book bin to the left of the entrance.
More information on the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 24 September, the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
From Monday 21st August until Monday 4th September the entire building will be closed due to refurbishment work.
Autumn Term - Sat 23 September - Fri 15 December
From Monday 25 September until Friday 15 December, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Sunday | 8:30am - midnight | 8:30am - midnight |
The following exceptions apply:
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 September | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Friday 15 December | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30am - 10:00pm |
Xmas Vacation - Sat 16 December - Sunday 7 January
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 December | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 10:00pm | ||
Monday 18 - Friday 22 December |
8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30am - 10:00pm | ||
| Saturday 23 December - Tuesday 2 January | Closed | |||
| Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 January | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30am - 10:00pm | ||
| Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 January | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 10:00pm |
