Catholic National Library (formerly Catholic Central Library)

Collections

The Library houses an extensive collection of books, pamphlets and periodicals in theology, spirituality and related subjects, biography, history, Catholic fiction, many rare works.

Special Collections

The Library houses some special collections:

Location

The Abbot and Community of St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough very generously provide accommodation for the Library.

Volunteers and Donations

The work of the Library would be impossible without the support of our many volunteers and benefactors. The Foundation Appeal was launched November 2007. If you would like to help, please click on Appeal.

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Over 70,000 books, pamphlets, and 150 periodicals.

Too far to come? Then take advantage of our Postal Service.

Need B&B accommodation while you research - see B&B List

Membership

Ordinary annual membership is £30. For information about Postal, Corporate, Reading Room and Life Membership click on Membership.

Services

The Library offers Members a range of services including:

*A fee may apply.

History

The Library was started by William Reed-Lewis in 1912. It has had an interesting and varied history.

Foundation Appeal

The Foundation Appeal was launched on 20 November 2007.

The aim of the Foundation Appeal is to attract funds, the investment from which would provide income for the Library so that its collection can be built, professional and knowledgeable staff retained and its catalogue made electronic to the highest international standards so that the Library can continue its role as a vibrant and growing resource for the Catholic and wider UK community.

If you wish to make a donation on-line, please click the "Make a donation" button above. Payments are securely handled by PayPal. You can pay by credit or debit card (any type of card normally accepted on-line) or by using your PayPal account. The Catholic National Library will have no access to your credit card number.

You will have the option of adding a comment when you make your donation.

Once PayPal has processed your payment, you should see a "success" page and receive an email receipt from PayPal.

From December 2007 the Library can also take payments by credit/debit card.

See also information on the Support page (2004)

Catholic National Library, St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 7NQ, United Kingdom Directions and Map

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