Main Library opening hours
Opening hours and staffed hours of the Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
We are gradually re-opening our libraries in a phased programme.
Please see Library Services Update 2020-2021 for current service updates.
Please note that access to all libraries is currently restricted to University of Edinburgh Students, Staff and Official Visitors, and NHS Lothian Staff.
Main Library occupancy traffic light system
Updated every five minutes you can see here an indicator of occupancy of the Main Library based upon library entries and exits using anonymized and aggregrated card data recorded at the barriers. Find out more about privacy in relation to data used for the Main Library occupancy traffic light system.
Main Library Opening Hours
Please note that access to all libraries is currently restricted to University of Edinburgh Students, Staff and Official Visitors, and NHS Lothian Staff.
| Day | Building | EdHelp Helpdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30am - 11.59pm | 9am - 7.50pm |
| Friday | 8.30am - 11.59pm | 9am - 6.50pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am - 11.59pm | 12noon - 4.50pm |
| Sunday | 8.30am - 11.59pm | 12noon - 6.50pm |
Opening hours from 5 December to be announced later (revision and examination period).
Centre for Research Collections (CRC)
Opening hours for the Centre for Research Collections, including Special Collections, can be found on their website:
Library Cafe & Coffee Cart
| Library Cafe | Open | Coffee Cart | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30am - 10pm | Monday - Thursday | 8.30am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8.30am - 6pm | Friday | 8.30am - 4pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 6pm | Saturday & Sunday | 11am - 4pm |