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:

• Mission Registers
• Thomas Merton

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:

• email request books
• continuing formation
• reading lists
• postal service
• enquiry service
• research service*

*A fee may apply.

History

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