The Northern Territory Library (NTL) is changing its opening hours to provide greater opportunities for people working full time to engage with the library.

Effective from 30 May 2016, the Library will now be closed on Mondays and will open late on Wednesdays until 8pm.

NTL Director Patrick Gregory said he was pleased with the decision to change the opening hours after an extensive community consultation revealed the public’s desire for a broader range of access, particularly opening on a weekday evening.

“We have listened to the public’s feedback and the new opening hours will provide a wider range of opportunities for the community, researchers and historians to work, and attend exhibitions and events,” Mr Gregory said. 

“The NTL is developing some exciting new public programs, many of which will be run during our Wednesday night openings.

“The decision to close the Library on Mondays was made as Monday visitors are generally able to visit the Library on other week days.

“This closure will also enable library staff to undertake further important work in making collections available to the public, particularly online.

“We hope to see more people walking through the doors and enjoying everything the Library has to offer, particularly those who haven’t previously had the opportunity to visit,” Mr Gregory said.

Northern Territory Library opening hours:

Effective 30 May 2016

Monday          Closed
Tuesday          10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday    10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday         10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday              10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday          1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday            1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

For any questions relating to the change in library hours, please contact the Northern Territory Library on 1800 019 155 or email ntl.info@nt.gov.au

Media Contact: Jordan Raymond-Monro, 8999 4726