Main Library opening hours

Opening hours and staffed hours of the Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ

We welcome all users into the UoE Libraries. Please note, that for some external users, the membership application process has changed. Please check up-to-date information on the Joining the Library web pages before visiting any library. 

Full details on using library and other centrally managed study spaces are available on the Study Spaces webpage.

 

Semester opening hours from Saturday 4 January to Thursday 5 June 2025 
Day Building EdHelp Service Desk 
Monday - Thursday 24 hour opening 9am - 7:50pm
Friday 24 hour opening 9am - 6:50pm
Saturday 24 hour opening 12 midday - 4:50pm
Sunday 24 hour opening 12 midday - 6:50pm

 

Opening hours for the Centre for Research Collections, including Heritage Collections.

 

Library Café 

 

Main Library Cafe opening hours  Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May
Monday - Thursday8:30am - 7pm
Friday8.30am - 6pm
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25thClosed

 

Main Library Cafe opening hours  Monday 26 May to Sunday 14 September
Monday - Thursday8:30am - 5pm
Friday  8:30am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed*
* Festival Weekend opening hours 
Saturday 2nd August & Sunday 3rd August10am - 5pm
Saturday 9th August & Sunday 10th August10am - 5pm
Saturday 16th August & Sunday 17th August10am - 5pm
Saturday 23rd August & Sunday 24th August10am - 5pm

The coffee cart on the Ground Floor Foyer of the Main Library is now closed.

 

Self-service in the Main Library

Main Library location and contacts

Policy for child access to the University Library