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 materials on  Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Sacred Music, and Spiritual Care, which support graduate studies at Emmanuel College.

Areas of Strength

General Collection

  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Buddhism
  • Sacred Music
  • Spiritual 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.

Check out the interior view of our library on Google Maps:

Library Hours

July 2nd - August 31st:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

September 2nd - 7th:

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm,  CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday

September 8th - December 12th:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

December 13th - 23rd:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

December 24th - January 4th:

CLOSED

 

Holiday Closures:

University Presidential Day Friday, August 1, 2025
Civic Holiday Monday, August 4, 2025
Labour Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 13, 2025