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
September 9th - December 13th:
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 14th - December 23rd
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
December 24th - January 5th:
CLOSED
January 6th - April 25th:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
April 26th - June 29th
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
July 2nd - August 31st
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Closures:
Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Christmas / New Year | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 (inclusive). |
Family Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 |