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Trent Libraries: Bata Library Hours and Study Rooms
Trent has two libraries: Bata Library on the Symons Campus in Peterborough and the Durham Campus Library. In the first week of October 2026, Bata was open until 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and Durham until 7 p.m. on weekdays. You book group rooms for up to 3 hours a day, up to 30 days ahead, and one-person booths up to 4 days ahead. Check in within 15 minutes of your start time or the booking is cancelled.
Sources checked October 2, 2026. View sources
Library hours
These are the posted hours for the week of September 27 to October 3, 2026. Hours change through the year, so check the library calendar before exam season.
| Location | Sunday | Monday to Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bata Library (Peterborough) | 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Bata Library service desk | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Durham Campus Library | Closed | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Closed |
- Archives and Special Collections is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Maps, Data and Government Information Centre (MaDGIC) is generally open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Booking a study space
| Space | Limit | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|
| Group study rooms | Up to 3 hours a day | Up to 30 days |
| One-person study booths and carrels | Up to 3 hours a day | Up to 4 days |
| BL 207, the extra-large group room | Seats 18 around a boardroom table, with a large screen for practising presentations | Through the group room booking |
- Check in when you arrive, using the link in your confirmation email or the QR code in the room.
- You have 15 minutes from your start time to check in, and you can't check in more than 5 minutes early. Miss the window and the room is released.
- Three study booths are set aside for students registered with Student Accessibility Services, who can get the access code from SAS.
- Book early around midterms and exams, when rooms fill quickly.
Quiet rooms, the Cedar Room and de-stress zones
- Reading rooms have adjustable tables and plenty of outlets for long quiet sessions.
- BL 202, the Elaine Stavro Room, is a large windowed room with tables and couches, good for quiet reading or group meetings, and can be reserved.
- The Giizhigaatig (Cedar) Room in BL 410 overlooks the river and is a gathering and study space for Indigenous students. Contact First Peoples House of Learning at fphl@trentu.ca for access.
- De-stress zones at both Bata and Durham have puzzles, beanbag chairs, Lego and other ways to take a break.
- Graduate students have BL 408, a quiet room on the 4th floor, and can request lockable carrels.
Finding a study space elsewhere on campus
The Maps, Data and Government Information Centre built a Find Your Next Study Space dashboard that shows study spots across the Symons Campus, not only in the library.
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Sources and updates
This independent guide summarizes the official information linked below. Availability, access rules and application cycles can change; check the relevant university page before making a decision.