Opening hours
The NVIC library is a public, academic reference library. Entrance is free—no membership needed—and offers access to our book collection and two reading rooms, which have a WiFi connection. It is not possible to borrow books from our library.
Opening hours of the library from 17 till 21 November 2024
The library will only be open on Sunday the 17th of November and closed for the rest of the week.
Library opening hours
- Sunday from 9 to 4
- Monday from 9 to 5
- Tuesday from 9 to 5
- Wednesday from 12 to 5
- Thursday from 9 to 4
Important note
We will be doing sound system testing in the library at 11 am on Monday 28.10, so there will be quite some noise. It could easily take two hours.
Sorry for the inconvenience this will cause!
Exceptional closing days in November
The library will be closed on 6 and 7 November, and on 19, 20, and 21 November.
Library visits
The library is currently open during the above working hours, based on appointment. To request an appointment, please send an email to Tine Lavent (t.lavent@nvic.leidenuniv.nl) mentioning your name and the date and time of your visit. Once your appointment has been confirmed you are welcome to join us. Before entering the building, you will be asked to leave your bag at the security’s lockers.
Here is an overview of the public holidays when the institute (including the library) is closed.
Please consult our Facebook page for any exceptional changes regarding our regular opening hours.
