The ELTE University Library and Archives offers extended opening hours in the Great Reading Hall and in the community space for readers and students between the 4th of May 2026 and the 13th of June 2026, staying open until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Our community space offers the opportunity to learn, relax, use kitchen facilities and free computer access. The self-service facilities in the lobby will continue to be available with a valid library card on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.
Through our constantly expanding services, we aim to provide ELTE students with an efficient and effective learning opportunity, with the support of the Students' Union and in cooperation with the students.
The following services are available between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays:
- study and reading in the Great Reading Hall, use of computers in the ground-floor community room, access to kitchen equipment (fridge, microwave, hot and cold water and soda dispenser) in the community kitchen,
- picking up books requested online during the day from the pick-up locker and borrowing them through the self-lending terminal
- returning books using the smart shelf,
- self-service printing and photocopying using a pre-purchased or online bought card,
- free self-service scanning.
During the extended opening hours (Mon–Fri: 8:00–10:00 p.m., Sat: 6:00–10:00 p.m.), reception and general information is provided. The lobby, the Great Reading Hall and the community space may only be visited with a pre-purchased library card.
Everyone is warmly welcome and we wish all our students a successful end of the semester and exam period!