Recently joined the University Library, or thinking about joining?
Join a 45-minute taster tour with a member of our friendly library staff who will introduce you to the University Library building and the incredible resources available here.
The tour will introduce you to:
- the building and the print and electronic collections
- our search platform, iDiscover
- digital user guides to help you make the most of your access to the library
- how to register as a member
Tours run regularly twice a month – on the second Wednesday at 5:15pm, and the second Saturday at 10:15am (with the exception of the Easter holidays, when tours will happen in the third week of the month).
Library membership is available to those aged 16 years old and over. Please book a place for everyone attending the tour.
The walking tour lasts around 45 minutes. The library is a large building, and the tour includes one flight of stairs. Contact us at participation@lib.cam.ac.uk if you would like support with access, and if you will be accompanied by children under 16. Accessible parking, step-free access and accessible toilets are available.
Upcoming tours
- Wednesday 11 February 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 14 February 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 11 March 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 14 March 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 15 April 2026 5:15pm (third Wednesday of the month)
- Saturday 18 April 2026 10:15am (third Saturday of the month)
- Saturday 9 May 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 13 May 2026 5:15pm
- Wednesday 10 June 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 13 June 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 8 July 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 11 July 2026 10:15am
- Saturday 8 August 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 12 August 2026 5:15pm
- Wednesday 9 September 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 12 September 2026 10:15am
- Saturday 10 October 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 14 October 2026 5:15pm
- Wednesday 11 November 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 14 November 2026 10:15am
- Wednesday 9 December 2026 5:15pm
- Saturday 12 December 2026 10:15am
Find information about membership of the University Library on our Registration pages.
If you are a current member of the University, we recommend booking instead onto an orientation tour designed for users with a staff or student login.
Book a General Orientation Tour for current members of the University of Cambridge
If you aren’t yet thinking about becoming a member but would like to see inside the iconic UL building, our events and exhibitions programme is open to all and offers a variety of opportunities to explore the library and the collections we care for.