Library opening hours
Opening hours are available below for all Newcastle University Libraries.
Philip Robinson Library
Robinson Library Open 24 hours 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 18 June - Sun 25 September 2016
From Saturday 3 September to Sunday 11 September the opening hours are as follows (with the exception of the August Bank Holiday weekend, see below*):
| Library opens at: | Counter services available between: |
Library closes at: | ||||
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30am | 9.00 am - 4.45 pm | 10.00pm | |||
| Friday | 8.30am | 9.00 am - 4.45 pm | 5.00pm | |||
| Saturday | 10.00am | 10.00am - 5.00pm | 5.00pm | |||
| Sunday | 10.00am | 10.00am - 5.00pm | 5.00pm |
From Monday 12 September to Sunday 25 September the opening hours are as follows (with the exception of the August Bank Holiday weekend, see below*):
| Library opens at: | Counter services available between: |
Library closes at: | ||||
| Monday - Friday | 8.30am | 9.00 am - 6.45 pm | 10.00pm | |||
| Saturday | 10.00am | 10.00am - 5.00pm | 5.00pm | |||
| Sunday | 10.00am | 10.00am - 5.00pm | 5.00pm |
Autumn Term - Mon 26 September - Fri 16 December 2016
From Monday 26 September at 8:30 am until Friday 16 December at 10:00 pm, the Philip Robinson Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 24/7 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 24/7 | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Walton Library
Walton Library Open until 10:00pm 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 18 June - Sun 25 September 2016
From Saturday 3 September to Sunday 25 September the opening hours are as follows:
| Library opens at: | Counter services available between: |
Library closes at: | ||||
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30am | 9.00 am - 5.00 pm | 10.00pm | |||
| Friday | 8.30am | 10.00 am - 5.00 pm | 5.00pm | |||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10.00 am | 10.00 am - 5.00 pm | 5.00pm |
Autumn Term - Mon 26 September - Fri 16 December 2016
From Monday 26 September at 8:30 am until Friday 16 December at 10:00 pm, the Walton Library opening hours are as follows:
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Law Library
Law Library Open until 10:00pm 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 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 18 June - Sun 25 September 2016
From Saturday 18 June to Sunday 25 September the opening hours are as follows:
| Library opens at: | Counter services available between: |
Library closes at: | ||||
| Monday - Friday | 8.30am | 9.00am - 4.45pm | 5.00pm | |||
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
Please note the Law Library is closed over the August Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 27 August to Monday 29 August.
Autumn Term - Mon 26 September - Fri 16 December 2016
From Monday 26 September at 8:30 am until Friday 16 December at 10:00 pm, the Law Library opening hours are as follows:
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 9:45 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 4:45 pm |
Marjorie Robinson
Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms Open until midnight 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 18 June - Sun 25 September 2016
| Library opens at: | Library closes at: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30am | 10.00pm | ||
| Friday | 8.30am | 5.00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10.00am | 5.00pm |
Autumn Term - Mon 26 September - Fri 16 December 2016
From Monday 26 September at 8:30 am until Friday 16 December at 10:00 pm, the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms opening hours are as follows:
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - midnight | 8:30 am - midnight | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:30 am - midnight | 8:30 am - midnight |
