Please note that Kirkwall Library, Stromness Library and the Archives all have slightly different opening hours. Check below to find out when the service you want to use is available.
Kirkwall Library
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am | 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am | 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am | 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am | 6pm |
| Friday | 10am | 5pm |
| Saturday |
10am |
5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Archive
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am | 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am | 6pm |
| Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday | 10am | 6pm |
| Friday | 10am | 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am | 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Warehouse Buildings,
Stromness
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.15am | 5.45pm |
| Tuesday | 9.15am | 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 9.15am | 4.45pm |
| Thursday | 9.15am | 4.45pm |
| Friday | 9.15am | 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 11am | 3.45pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
We will also be closed on the following public holidays:
- Easter Monday
- May Day
- Dounby Show day
- Christmas
*Orkney Family History Society is open on Wednesdays for those wishing to research their family tree.