The Library lift is temporarily out of service. Please let us know if you need any assistance during your visit.
Opening Hours & Closures
The Guille-Allès Library is located in Market Square, just off Guernsey's main High Street.
The building is a few minutes' walk from the bus terminus and from short-term parking on the Albert Pier and in Church Square.
The Library is open six days a week, Monday-Saturday. We're open til 8.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Late Night Library.
Opening Hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Tuesday | 10.00 – 20.30 |
| Wednesday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00 – 20.30 |
| Friday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Saturday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
Closure Dates in 2025
| CLOSURE DATES | EVENT |
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 5 May | Early May Day Holiday |
| Friday 9 May | Liberation Day |
| Monday 26 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 25 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Wednesday 24 December (from 1pm) | Christmas Eve |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Wednesday 31 December (from 4pm) | New Year's Eve |
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
Closure Dates in 2026
| CLOSURE DATES | EVENT |
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 4 May | May Day Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 9 May | Liberation Day |
| Monday 18 May | Closure for Planned Maintenance |
| Tuesday 19 May | Closure for Planned Maintenance |
| Monday 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 31 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Thursday 24 December (from 1pm) | Christmas Eve |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Thursday 31 December (from 4pm) | New Year's Eve |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day |

Albert EinsteinThe only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.