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Michaelmas Term 2025

A BIG WELCOME to all of our new and returning students!

If you are new to the EFL, remember to book a tour of the library, or just stop by for your library welcome pack including EFL pencils and sweets.

Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram @eflcam for library updates and information around Cambridge.

From Monday 6 October the EFL will be open Monday – Friday 9.15am to 19.00pm, and on Saturdays 11.ooam to 17.00pm.

Contact us at english@lib.cam.ac.uk with any questions.

Happy Term!

 

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