DISAPPEARING into a great book is the perfect way to unwind over the festive period.
We’re lucky to still have libraries where we can go to borrow and read books for free. But do they open on Christmas Day?
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Are libraries open on Christmas Day?
Libraries are traditionally open from Monday to Saturday every week.
However, most libraries close on Sundays and public holidays, meaning their doors will be shut over the festive period.
Indeed, some councils have already put notices online saying all libraries will be shut on Monday, December 25.
It’s advisable to check with the particular library you are interested in or visit their official website for accurate and up-to-date information on their holiday schedules.
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Many libraries announce any changes to their regular hours well in advance of holidays, so you can plan accordingly.
You can check your local library opening times by entering your postcode into the government website.
If you need to renew a book that you have taken out, it’s likely you can do this online as long as you’re registered with the library.
Most libraries will be closed for three days from December 24 to December 26.
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However, some will open as normal but will close at an earlier time than usual.
The London Library, the oldest library in London, will be closed from December 24 to December 27.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will close their library on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
It will resume back to its normal opening hours after this up until New Year’s Day.
For university students, campus libraries may operate slightly varied opening times during the bank holiday.
The University of London’s library will be closed from Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 1.
The University of Manchester‘s main and Stopford libraries will also be shut from December 25 to December 26.
They will return to normal opening times on December 27.
Bank Holiday opening times for other universities throughout the UK can be found on their websites.
