Joint Library of the Hellenic & Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Library

The Library is maintained jointly with the Societies for the Promotion of Hellenic and Roman Studies and in association with the Institute of Classical Studies (University of London). It contains over 130,000 volumes, 22,000 bound volumes of periodicals, thereby bringing the overall total to almost 152,000 volumes. The Library has an international reputation as one of the world’s foremost Classics libraries.

Friday, 10 November 2017

Foundation Day Tuesday, 21st November 2017

Foundation Day, Tuesday 21st November 2017

The library normally closes early to allow for the Foundation day ceremonies but this year the building will be closed for the entire day. There will be no access into either the North or the South Block. The Institute of Classical Studies Library / Hellenic and Roman Societies Library will be closed from Monday 6.00 p.m. until Wednesday 22nd November 9.30 am

This is on the advice of the Metropolitan Police in order to ensure a safe environment for Foundation Day guests. The Warburg Institute in Woburn Square will remain open.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.