The following are the opening times during the semester for the libraries in the ZOU Library and Information Services system:
| Monday – Friday | 0900hrs – 2000hrs |
| Saturdays | 0900hrs – 1300hrs |
| Sundays and Public Holidays | Closed |
Local variations may prevail at each Regional Center to suit local conditions. You need, therefore, to find out from the Regional Senior Library Assistant what the opening times are for the library that you will frequent most. This is important because you do not want to travel long distances and not be able to use the library.