Templeman Library opening hours & IT and Library support

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Opening Hours

For facilities & support services in the Library

Templeman Library opening hours

Monday 6 October - Friday 12 December

  • 24 / 7 opening

Winter Break

  • Fri 12 Dec: closes 23.00
  • Sat 13 – Fri 19 Dec: 08:00 – 19:00
  • Sat 20 – Tues 23 Dec: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Wed 24 – Fri 26 Dec: CLOSED
  • Sat 27 – Wed 31 Dec: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Thurs 1 Jan: CLOSED
  • Fri 2 – Sun 11 Jan: 08:00 – 19:00
  • Mon 12 Jan : 08:00 - 00:00
  • Tues 13 Jan : 24 / 7 resumes

View Library Café opening hours on Kent Union website.

View Drill Hall Library opening hours.

Entrances: the Main Entrance (with step-free access) is always open when the Library is. 

Library Road entrance open 08:00 - 21:00 (Monday - Friday); 08:00 - 17:00 (Saturday & Sunday); 09:00 - 1 hour before closing during winter break.


Grimond and Terrace entrances open 08:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Friday); Closed (Saturday & Sunday, and during winter break).

Open to students, staff, Library members and visitors

Our address

Templeman Library, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NU, United Kingdom

Accessibility guide

Support Desks in the Library

Nexus: One place for all student queries.

Nexus staff can help with any student query, signposting you in the right direction. Visit us in Templeman Library (D Block, Ground FLoor). 

Find out more, including Nexus opening Hours.

IT Helpdesk: We're here to help.

We offer multiple ways for you to access efficient and reliable IT support. Visit us in Templeman Library (D Block, Ground FLoor). 

Find out more, including IT Helpdesk opening Hours.

Additional Support & Resources