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This is our last newsletter before the summer recess. We'll be back in September!
June opening hours
The Library is extending its opening hours from Monday 16 June till Thursday 26 June 2025.
The Main Library Study Halls on Level II and Level III will be open on:
Mondays - Fridays: 08:00 - 20:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 16:45
Sundays & Public Holidays: 09:00 - 16:45
The Circulation Desk, Melitensia and Reference Departments will be open on:
Mondays - Fridays: 08:00 - 16:45
Saturdays: 09:00 - 12:15
Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed
Borrowing and returning books (Circulation Desk and Melitensia) will be carried out during the above-mentioned hours.
Summer opening hours
27 June - 31 July
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:15
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:15
1 August - 15 August
Closed for housekeeping activities
16 August - 31 August
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:15
Saturday: closed
1 September - 15 September
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:15
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:15
16 September - 30 September
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:45
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:15
Further information on other Library Departments, Branch Libraries or Depositories is available on the Library website.
Training workshops
No training workshops are taking place during the summer months. If you wish to organise an individual session or group training during the summer recess, kindly send us an email. A new timetable will be uploaded in September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to consult our and video tutorials.
What's new in Melitensia
Melitensia's book of the month – June 2025
written by Robert Aloisio and published by Say it.
In this book, Aloisio offers an insightful look at the last seven conclaves held by the Catholic Church over a span of nearly 80 years. Given to the secrecy, symbolism, and sense of mystery that surround these events, the book addresses many common questions regarding the conclave and therefore aims to dispel some widespread myths and misconceptions. One of the oldest and most solemn electoral systems still in use today, the conclave—conducted by the College of Cardinals—elects a new Pope following the death or resignation of the reigning pontiff. At the end of the book, readers will find an extensive glossary of terms related to the conclave and the Papacy. Also included is information on the three Maltese cardinals in the Church’s history, as well as insights into how Saint George Preca viewed the figure of the Pope.
The list of new Melitensia acquisitions is available online.
