About the Library
Located on the campus of Victoria University in the Emmanuel College building, Emmanuel Library is one of the most beautiful libraries at the University of Toronto. It provides a tranquil setting for studying and research. The collection includes approximately 80,000 items, and contains books, journals, and electronic and audio-visual materials in theology, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, which support graduate studies at Emmanuel College.
Areas of Strength
General Collection
- Christianity
- Islam
- Buddhism
- Sacred Music
- Pastoral Care
- Worship
- Preaching
- Bible
- Theology
- Qur'an
- Methodism
- United Church of Canada
Special Collections
- Wesleyana
- Northrop Frye
- James Evans
- Peter Jones
- Erasmus
- John Webster Grant
- Reuben Butchart (Disciples of Christ)
- S.A. Nigosian
- A.H. Reynar
- Besly Family
- Ernest G. Clarke
Note:
All Special Collections are housed in the E. J. Pratt Library. Please ask for assistance in accessing these items.
Fun fact:
The music video, “Head over Heels” by the English band Tears for Fears was filmed in Emmanuel library in June 1985.
In February 2015, the Emmanuel College students made their version
Location
Emmanuel Library
3rd Floor, Emmanuel College
75 Queen’s Park Crescent East,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 1K7
Note:
on Saturdays you can only access the Emmanuel College building from the west-side entrance on Queen’s Park Crescent.
Library Hours
Exam period Dec. 9 – Dec. 15 |
Week of Dec. 16 – Dec. 22 |
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Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 10:00 pm | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday – Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Holiday Closures
Christmas / New Year | Monday, December 23, 2019 to Friday, January 3, 2020 (inclusive). |
Family Day | Monday, February 17, 2020 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 10, 2020 |