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  • Libraries Upcoming Extended Operating Hours

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    The operating hours of the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library and Law Library will be extended from Wednesday, 23 October until Wednesday, 20 November 2024. The details are as follows:
     
    Chancellor Oppenheimer Library extended hours
     
    Wednesday, 23 October – Wednesday, 20 November 2024 (consolidation and exams)

    Mondays – Fridays 08:00 – 24:00
    Saturdays 09:00 – 17:00
    Sundays 09:00 – 17:00

    Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library extended hours

    Wednesday, 23 October – Wednesday, 20 November 2024 (consolidation and exams)

    Mondays – Thursdays 08:30 – 22:00
    Fridays 08:30 – 17:00
    Saturdays 09:00 – 17:00
    Sundays 09:00 – 17:00

    Law Library extended hours

    Wednesday, 23 October – Wednesday, 20 November 2024 (consolidation and exams)

    Mondays – Thursdays 08:00 – 22:00
    Fridays 08:00 – 17:00
    Saturdays 09:00 – 17:00
    Sundays 09:00 – 17:00

    As per the above, the three libraries will be open on the following Sundays: 
    27 October and 03, 10 and 17 November.
     
    The 24/7 study spaces in Hlanganani, the Knowledge Commons, Impilo Junction and Law Library will be in operation when the respective libraries are closed. Vacation hours will be in effect as of Thursday 21 November.