Libraries - Cathedral Library
Cathedral Library l Old Library

The Cathedral Library is in Abbey House, overlooking the Abbey Gardens. Managed by professional librarians, it is open for study and borrowing at regular times. This library combines in one catalogue a single collection from several sources:
The Anselm Library was formed by the Cathedral early in the 20th century and was later given to the Hengrave Community
The Hengrave Library was formed by the ecumenical Hengrave Community of Reconciliation at nearby Hengrave Hall from 1974 to 2006 and was then given to the Cathedral and Diocese
The Cathedral Congregational Library was built up by the Cathedral staff and congregation between 1995 and 2006
The Diocesan Ministry Course Library is a modern collection built up for the use of students on this Course of Ministerial Education
The combined Library of some 8,000 volumes covers all the main disciplines of theology, biblical studies, spirituality, liturgy and religious studies, and most are available for borrowing. Current and past issues of many theological journals are also available for reference.
The Library is open at the following times:
Sunday 11.15 a.m. - 12.45 p.m.
Tuesday 11.00 a.m - 4.00 p.m.
Thursday 11.00 a.m - 4.00 p.m. & (from 1 September) 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (from 1 September)
Annual membership, allowing readers to study in the Library at the above times, consult periodicals and borrow up to six books, will be £15 (£2 for reading rights only).