There are three libraries across Queen Mary campuses, each with outstanding resources for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.
For more detailed information about the opening hours of each library and library-managed study space please see below.
Access & Membership
From Monday 19 September to 22:00 on Wednesday 21 December
24/7
Winter Vacation
22-24 December 10:00-22:00, with library staff available 10:00-16:00
25-27 December Closed
28-31 December - 10:00-22:00, with library staff available 10:00-16:00
1-2 January - 10:00-22:00
From 08:00 on Tuesday 3 January
An enquiry service is available at the Welcome Desk during the following times:
8am - 8pm - Monday - Friday*
11am - 6pm - Saturday & Sunday*
* excluding the Winter Vacation.
Contact Mile End Library
Find Mile End Library
Mile End Library access
Route plan - Mile End Library to Maths Square
From Tuesday 30 August to Wednesday 21 December
8am - 12am - Monday - Sunday
Thursday 22 December to Sunday 1 January - Closed
Monday 2 January - 10:00-22:00
From Tuesday 3rd January
8am - 8pm - Monday - Friday
11am - 6pm - Saturday - Sunday
Self-service facilities are available throughout all Library opening hours.
Contact Whitechapel Library
Find Whitechapel Library
Whitechapel Library access
12pm - 8pm Monday to Friday
From Thursday 22 December to Sunday 1 January - Closed
From Monday 2 January
Prior booking is required for study spaces in the balcony area
Enquiry service Monday to Friday 12pm - 2pm.
ID card is required for access to the basement
Contact West Smithfield Library
Find West Smithfield Library
West Smithfield Library access
Route plan - Barbican Tube Station to West Smithfield Library
Canalside is currently monitored by Security.
Find Canalside
Canalside access
From Monday 26 September to Wednesday 21 December
8am - 10pm Monday - Friday
10am - 10pm Saturday - Sunday
From Thursday 22 December to Monday 2 January - Closed
From Tuesday 3 January
The Hive is monitored by Library Staff between 10am and 6pm Monday - Friday
Contact The Hive
Find The Hive
The Hive access
8am - 10pm - Monday - Friday
10am - 10pm - Saturday & Sunday
For Group Study Room bookings on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre and for general enquiries, please contact library-environment@qmul.ac.uk
The Graduate Study Space on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre, Mile End Campus, is made up of four study environments designed for the use of taught and research postgraduate students.
Find The Graduate Centre
Until Wednesday 21 December
General study space - TB201 & TB202
Postgraduate student area, TB102
Student ID card is required to access the study spaces on the first and second floors.