Opening hours of the University Library

During the lecture-free period from 7 February to 12 April 2026, Branch Libraries 1 and 2 will close at 7:30 p.m.

Carnival opening hours 2026

On Rose Monday, 16.02.2026, the regular opening hours will apply in all libraries.

On Shrove Tuesday, 17.02.2026:

  • Branch Library 3 and 5 will be open until 10:00 pm and Branch Library 4 will be open until midnight.
  • The ERBA library and StudySpace24 will be accessible around the clock with your chip card.
  • Branch Library 1 and 2 will close at noon.

 

  Opening hoursStaffed hours *
Branch Library 1
Theology and Philosophy
An der Universität 2
Monday - Friday8:30 - 19:30 
Saturday, SundayClosed 
Branch Library 2
Human Science
Markusplatz 3
Monday to Friday from 4 pm you must have your chip card with you. Entry to the Library will be refused without it.
Monday - Friday8:30 - 19:30 
Saturday, SundayClosed 
Branch Library 3 
Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration
Feldkirchenstr. 21
Monday - Friday8:30 - 22:008:30 - 16:00
Saturday, Sunday10:00 - 20:00 

Branch Library 4
Languages and Literature
Heumarkt 2
The StudySpace24 is accessible outside opening hours with your chip card via the Stangsstraße entrance!
Monday - Friday8:30 - 24:008:30 - 16:00
Saturday, Sunday10:00 - 20:00 
Branch Library 5 
History and Geo Sciences
Am Kranen 3
Monday to Friday from 4 pm and at weekends you must have your chip card with you. Entry to the Library will be refused without it.
Monday - Friday8:30 - 22:00 
Saturday, Sunday10:00 - 20:00 
ERBA Library
Computer and Communication Sciences, Art and Music
An der Weberei 5
You must have your chip card with you. Entry to the Library will be refused without it.
Monday - Friday0:00 - 24:00 
Saturday, Sunday0:00 - 24:00 
Bamberg State Library
Regional and research library with focus on the humanities and cultural sciences
New Residence, Domplatz 8

Opening Hours

* Staffed hours

We also work with assistants and security staff and may not always be able to offer you the full range of services. Qualified library staff are available at the above times in Branch Library 3 and Branch Library 4 and during the day usually in Branch Libraries 1, 2 and 5 and to a limited extent in the ERBA Library. E-mails to the branch libraries will only be read and answered during the day.