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.
Bank Holidays and Closures
Monday 3rd August - Friday 14th August: CLOSED
Monday 17th August - Friday 28th August: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Monday 31st August: 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 As we mark 250 years since the Declaration of American Independence, the latest Library exhibition, London, Law & Liberty? Middle Temple and the USA: 250 Years of Independence, explores the role played by members of the Middle Temple in this historic event and the Inn’s enduring American connections. This exhibition is available to view from June until September 2026 on the first floor of the Library and is also available to view online. The Library holds three exhibitions a year to highlight special collections held by the Inn. You can browse our previous Library exhibitions online to explore past displays. |  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. |