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Summer Opening Updates

Our libraries in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London will have planned closure days in July and August. Check the changes before you plan your visit.

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Belfast:

The RCN NI Library and Information Zone in Belfast will be closed:

  • Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August 2025
  • Monday 25 August 2025

View the RCN NI Library Information Zone's normal opening times.

Cardiff:

The RCN Wales Library in Cardiff will be closed:

  • Wednesday 30 July 2025
  • From 1.30pm on Monday 11 August 2025
  • Monday 25 August 2025

View the RCN Wales Library's normal opening times.

Edinburgh:

The RCN Scotland Learning Hub in Edinburgh will be closed:

  • Monday 21 July 2025
  • Monday 25 August 2025

View the RCN Scotland Learning Hub's normal opening times.

London:

The RCN Library and Museum in London will be closed:

  • All Saturdays in August
  • Monday 25 August 2025

View the RCN Library and Museum's normal opening times.

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