Category: Library Facilities & services

24/7 opening of Northampton Square Library

"24/7" written in neon colours.

The Northampton Square Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the exam period, from Monday 22nd April to Friday 30th May, 2025. Library staff will be available at Help Desks and roving around as usual, with a security team in place overnight. Detailed opening hours can be found on…Continue Reading 24/7 opening of Northampton Square Library

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025!   This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.   Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.  Find out more about at: Neurodiversity Celebration Week.  We aim…Continue Reading It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

Library Loves Feedback will return in February

Desks in the Law library

Our Library Loves Feedback campaign will return from Monday 17 February to Sunday 2 March. During this time you will have a chance to tell us your thoughts on CityLibrary. We want to know how and why you love the library, as well as ways you think we can improve or adapt to better help…Continue Reading Library Loves Feedback will return in February

New ‘Bring your own device’ study spaces at Northampton Square Library

A desktop PC monitor, keyboard and mouse, with a separate laptop attached.

We’ve recently introduced new “Bring Your Own Device” monitors. These are ‘hybrid’ screens you can use to either ‘mirror’ your screen to make your screen bigger, or ‘split’ your screen; allowing you to have two different pages open on each screen. These monitors also come equipped with a USB-C wire to connect your own compatible…Continue Reading New ‘Bring your own device’ study spaces at Northampton Square Library

Building works in the coming weeks – Northampton Square Library

Level 5 of Northampton Square Library Next week, starting from Monday (27/01/2025) through Friday (31/01/2025), we’ll have contractors giving our floor a fresh new look by replacing all the carpet tiles. Don’t worry though – the space will stay open – we’ll just have sections cordoned off as they work through the floor, one area…Continue Reading Building works in the coming weeks – Northampton Square Library

Seasonal opening hours

GIF of College Building and snow falling in black & white.

Clerkenwell and Moorgate campus libraries will be open as follows during the festive period. Northampton Square Library Business and Law Library Thursday 19, Friday 20 December 09:00-21:00 09:00-17:00 Saturday 21, Sunday 22 December 10:00-18:00 Closed Monday 23 December 09:00-1700 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 December Closed Closed Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 December 10:00-18:00…Continue Reading Seasonal opening hours

Sunny days are here again

Northampton Square in summer

All City libraries are now in the summer mode, so please remember to check opening hours before you visit. Northampton Square Library opening hours are 9:00 to 21:00 on weekdays & 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends with the Helpdesk open from 9:00 to 17:00 weekdays only. Both Law and Business Libraries are open from 9:00…Continue Reading Sunny days are here again

#TakeABreak with CityLibrary

Puzzles, colouring pencils and templates, post-it notes and

With assessment season happening again, we’re launching launch our #TakeABreak campaign. #TakeABreak is about highlighting how taking proper care of yourself can, and will, help you achieve better results. Whether it’s taking regular breaks, going for a walk, having a nutritious snack, or leaving early to get home for a good night’s sleep, looking after…Continue Reading #TakeABreak with CityLibrary