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Reminder: Health Library open for reduced hours over the Christmas holidays 2025

  The Health Library will have reduced opening hours over the Christmas holidays.

  • Wednesday 24th December - Open 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 25th- Sunday 28th December - Closed
  • Monday 29th- Wednesday 31st December - Open 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Closed
  • Friday 2nd January - Open 9am-4pm
Normal opening times resume Saturday 3rd January. Please check our website for current opening hours.
Online resources are available via the Health Library website.

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