We are planning to operate a full service, but with reduced opening hours, during the London Olympic Games running from Friday 27 July to Sunday 12 August 2012. We do advise that you check the website before travelling as it may become necessary to alter these times at short notice.
Mile End, Whitechapel and West Smithfield Libraries will be open as follows:
| Friday 27 July | Normal hours |
Sunday 5 August | Closed | |
| Saturday 28 July | Closed | Monday 6 August | 9am - 5pm | |
| Sunday 29 July | Closed | Tuesday 7 August | 9am - 5pm | |
| Monday 30 July | 9am - 5pm | Wednesday 8 August | 9am - 5pm | |
| Tuesday 31 July | 9am - 5pm | Thursday 9 August | 9am - 5pm | |
| Wednesday 1 August | 9am - 5pm | Friday 10 August | 9am - 5pm | |
| Thursday 2 August | 9am - 5pm | Saturday 11 August | Closed | |
| Friday 3 August | 9am - 5pm | Sunday 12 August | Closed | |
| Saturday 4 August | Closed |