Opening hours and access
The Courtauld Library collections are based at Vernon Square Library and are open to Courtauld students and staff. External visitors are welcome but must book their visit in advance.
Vernon Square, Penton Rise, King’s Cross
London WC1X 9EW
Call us (020)39477 627
Library@courtauld.ac.uk
Library Opening Hours
Semester Hours
Please check the Courtauld Academic Calendar for the semester dates.
Monday–Friday: 09:30 – 21:15 (Library Desk services finish at 18:50)
Saturday-Sunday: 10:15 – 21:15 Reference-only (No Library Desk services)
Vacation Hours
Saturday, 14th December 2024 to Sunday, 12th January 2025 (inclusive)
Monday-Friday: 09:30 – 21:15 (Library Desk services finish at 18:50)
*Please be advised that the Library will close at 14:00 on Tuesday, 24th December.*
Saturday-Sunday: closed
Institute closure dates: Wednesday, 25th December – Wednesday, 1st January (inclusive)
The Library will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January, resuming its usual opening hours.
Disabled Access
Entrance to the library is via the Vernon Square ground floor corridor. Wheelchair access is available to each room of the library except for the current journals area.
While the library is accessible, we will retrieve books from shelves that people find inaccessible for whatever reason – such as vertigo, or physical disability. Please do not hesitate to tell the library staff where you would require adjustments to exploit the full benefit of the collection. The staff are committed to offering an equal service to visitors.
The Institute’s Support for Neurodiverse Students webpage has details of further support available.
