Important information: Please note from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 4 October, we’re introducing temporary changes to the Main Library’s opening hours. Here’s the detail so you can plan your study time without any surprises.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 11:59pm (Main Library)
Overnight (weekdays): Study Lounge & eating place remain open
Weekend closure: Open during the day but closed overnight (8:00pm to 8:00am) on Saturday and Sunday.
Why the change?
The Library experiences significantly reduced footfall between 10pm to 7am in summer
Normal 24 hours resume from Monday 5 October 2026.
Important information: Please be advised that the Rootes Learning Grid will be unavailable from Monday 29 June 2026 until Wednesday 14 October 2026 due to the space being used by other departments over the summer.
The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ Library provides a variety of study spaces to suit different needs. Silent areas are available for focused, individual work, while quiet zones offer a balanced environment with minimal distractions. For group work and discussion, open collaborative spaces are designed to support teamwork and idea-sharing.
Bookable rooms are available for meetings, group study sessions, and presentations, equipped with whiteboards and screens to help facilitate your work.
To secure a space that suits your needs, check availability and book online in advance.
Study Spaces
Main Library
Opening hours are:
24 hours
Bank holidays & vacation
Thursday 24th December 2026
To close at 4:00pm
Friday 25th December 2026
Closed
Saturday 26 December 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027
10:00am to 4:00pm
Mon 31st August 2026
Closed
The main Library is located at the heart of and everyone is welcome. Spread over 5 floors, it provides:
Over 1 million books and print materials – Find out more about using the collection
Wolfson Research Exchange - is located in the Library on the Floor 3
Sensory Study Room - A study environment that specifically caters to our neuro-diverse community. This is an inclusive space and is open to all students for quiet, individual study. You'll find inside: Sensory friendly seats - Enclosed desks - Height adjustment furniture - Dimmed lights - Monitors - Loanable items - More.
Please tidy away after yourself and respect the study needs of those around you in all of our spaces.
Wolfson Research Exchange
Opening hours are:
24 hours
Bank holidays & vacation
Thursday 24 December 2026
To close at 4:00pm
Friday 25 December 2026
Closed
Saturday 26 December 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027
10:00am to 4:00pm
Mon 31st August 2026
Closed
The Wolfson Research Exchange is on the Floor 3 Extension of the Library. It is a community space and study space for researchers at Warwick and provides:
Small kitchen area - dispensing hot and cold water with complimentary tea, coffee and sugar (hot food is not permitted)
PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Wolfson Research Exchange - is located in the Library on the Floor 3
Biomed Grid
Opening hours are:
Monday to Sunday
8:00am to 11:59pm
Bank holidays & vacation
Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027
Closed
Friday 3 April 2026 to Monday 6 April 2026
Closed
The BioMed Grid is located in the Medical School building on Gibbet Hill campus. It is for all students based at Gibbet Hill, and provides:
Book collection - The books in the BioMed Grid are available to use whilst studying in the space but they cannot be taken away for use at home
Study space - The BioMed Grid is a flexible and informal space for individual or group study, tailored specifically to the needs of Biological Sciences and Medical Students
PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Learning Grid Rootes
Opening hours are:
Monday to Sunday
8:00am to 10:00pm
Bank holidays & vacation
Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027
Closed
Friday 3 April 2026 to Monday 6 April 2026
Closed
Saturday 20 June 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Closed
The Learning Grid Rootes is located at the heart of central campus near the Piazza, and is open to all Warwick students. It provides:
Study space for you to study collaboratively on campus. Rootes also hosts cultural events and Library community wellbeing events
PCs as well as print, scan and copy machines
Learning Grid - University House
Opening hours are:
Building Closure
Friday 18th December 2026 onwards
Closed to all staff and students.
The Learning Grid at University House is located at the edge of central campus, nearest to Westwood Campus. It provides:
Study spaces - Learning Grid University House comprises a study zone, offering flexible and informal spaces for group or individual study. quiet and collaborative areas
Accessible Study Room - These bookable rooms are open to students registered with Disability Services
PCs as well as print, scan and copy machines
Postgrad Hub
Opening hours are:
Monday to Sunday
8:00am to 10:00pm
Bank holidays & vacation
Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027
Closed
Friday 3 April 2026 to Monday 6 April 2026
Closed
The Postgrad Hub is located in Junction. The space is specifically for our postgraduate community and provides:
Study space
Accessible Study Room - This bookable room is open to students registered with Disability Services
Bookable space - The Postgrad Hub has facilities for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshop
Relaxation space - In addition to its study areas, the Postgrad Hub also acts as an informal space to chat and socialise with peers, with a relaxation room for you to get some space away from your study to recharge and refresh PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Creative Community Place (formerly the Teaching Grid) is a flexible space on Floor 2 of the Main Library that provides opportunities for experimentation and innovation in teaching methods.
Wolfson research exchange seminar rooms provide a space to collaborate and present research outputs.
Wolfson research exchange can be found inside the Library on the Floor 3 Extension. It is accessible via card access to all research students and staff.
Teaching and Learning Space (formerly the Co-Creation Space) on Floor 2 of the Main Library offers a flexible room for more traditional teaching and learning activities where students and staff can make use of the flexible furniture to create the perfect environment.
Gathering Space is a welcoming venue on Floor 2 of the Main Library designed to host events that foster connection across the university and the wider civic community.
The Library offers several accessible study rooms that can be booked by students registered with University Disability Services. Bookings are available for up to three hours per day, with rooms open from 8:00am to 10:00pm.
Visit the central Study Spaces page to find alternative spaces ad facilities across campus including opening times, places to study, eat and drink and more.
Study space availability tracker
Locate available study spaces in our Library buildings using this and use the live updates to help you plan your visit.