Middle Temple Library is a legal library which holds approximately 40,000 titles in 250,000 volumes, including legislation, case law, textbooks, student manuals, loose-leaf publications, journals and law reports. The Library is open to members of all four Inns of Court.
To view the Library Charter and Regulations please see our Library Information page.
Term Time Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday: open one Saturday out of four
Visit our opening hours page for more information.
Early Closures and Bank Holidays
Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th April (Inclusive): CLOSED
Blogging If you haven't done so yet, do check out our blog. Along with guidance on using our resources, we also post provenance mysteries that look at items from the rare books collection as well as other posts on topical issues. |
Breakout Spaces You can use the phone rooms for both phone or video calls. The wellbeing room is also a breakout space where members can take some time to de-stress and relax. Features include an aromatherapy diffuser, air purifier, and information on resources and events related to wellbeing at Middle Temple. |
Exhibitions The Inns of Court Libraries have enjoyed a long history. The current exhibition traces Middle Temple Library from its Tudor conception to its modern day setting, using items from both the Library’s rare book collection and various items from the Archive. Displaying on the first floor of the Library, February-May 2026. |
The Scribbler Our newsletter is back and can be found in the Library. You can read about it in our most recent blog post and also download a copy here. Keep up with all the new Library initiatives and general services on offer with three newsletters a year. |
