College Library
College Library is located at the heart of Eton College and is separate from School Library. College Library is open to members of the Eton Community and outside researchers (the latter by appointment only). It houses rare books and manuscripts of immense cultural value, including a Gutenberg Bible and pages from the manuscript of Darwin's Origin of Species. Facilities include: a readers' room for researchers, on-site and remote reference services, teaching support for the College, specialist group & school visits, regularly changing exhibitions and imaging services. Opening hours (by appointment only) are: Monday-Friday 9.30am-1pm and 2-5pm.
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