Caroline Chisholm Library
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| Location | Level 3, 358 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Introduction | The Caroline Chisholm Library is a theological lending and reference library situated in the central business district of Melbourne (Level 3, 358 Lonsdale St - opposite St Francis Church). The Caroline Chisholm Library contains over 26,000 volumes of Catholic and Christian literature, specialising in Church History, Hibernica, patristics, hagiography, spirituality and mysticism. There are substantial volumes of works by John Henry Newman, Thomas Aquinas, G.K.Chesterton, Jacques Maritain and Etienne Gilson, among others. There are also substantial holdings on the subject of prayer and our selection of Carmelita is extensive. The library also subscribes to a wide range of Catholic and other Christian periodicals. The library regularly hosts lectures, a book club and discussion groups. All members of the public are welcome to browse the library, use it for reference purposes or attend lectures. Opening Hours are 11am - 5pm Monday to Friday (different opening hours between mid -December and early February - check this page for details). Persons interested in borrowing books can become library members (membership forms are avaliable at the Library). |