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24/7 opening at Bill Bryson Library
This academic year, Bill Bryson Library will be open 24/7 during our busiest periods throughout term time.
Summer vacation opening times – study spaces
As of Saturday 22 June, we enter the University vacation period and will be adjusting our opening times at some of our study spaces.
Library Book Giveaway: Pride Month
Our book giveaway is back once more for Pride Month!
Following recommendations made by Durham staff and students, new copies of selected titles will be wrapped and hidden in Bill Bryson Library. If you find one, it’s yours to either keep or to read and pass on to someone else.
Change to study space opening times and availability
As we approach the end of exam and assessment period, there will be changes to some of our study spaces and opening times.
Support from your Library during Easter term
Throughout Easter term and the exam period, we’re here to support you with your study needs and wellbeing.
Chat With Us at Bill Bryson Library
Our Chat With Us sessions at Bill Bryson Library are back once again for Easter term!
Restricted access to areas of Palace Green Library
Due to essential works, there will be a period of restricted access to some areas of Palace Green Library throughout April and May.
Vacation opening times at Bill Bryson Library
As we head towards the end of Epiphany term, we’ll be updating the opening times at some of our libraries and study spaces for the vacation period.
Global Week Human Library
As part of the Global Week 2024 programme of activities, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Unit and the University Library and Collections (ULC) Department will be running a Human Library, which is designed to build a positive interaction and safe space for conversation between readers and a ‘human book’.
Library Book Giveaway: LGBT+ History Month
Our book giveaway has returned for LGBT+ History Month!
Chat With Us at Bill Bryson Library
Our Chat With Us sessions at Bill Bryson Library are back for Epiphany term!
Could you be a Human Book?
We are inviting international students and staff to take part as a “human books” in our Human Library event as part of Durham Global Week.