St Catherine's College Library

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Trinity throwback ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“šA glimpse of students at Catz...back when we were the Delegacy of Unattached Students! Pictured in T...
28/04/2026

Trinity throwback ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

A glimpse of students at Catz...back when we were the Delegacy of Unattached Students!

Pictured in Trinity Term 1920, almost 106 years ago and although less diverse, they had the same determination, and the very same Trinityโ€‘term pressure!

To everyone embarking upon Trinity assessments and exams: youโ€™ve got this. Remember youโ€™re part of a long line of students whoโ€™ve been right where you are, and made it through!๐ŸŒฟโœจ

The Library is here to support your studies! ๐Ÿ“š



Today weโ€™re looking back at our Library, captured here under construction. Before the shelves, before the silence, befor...
05/03/2026

Today weโ€™re looking back at our Library, captured here under construction. Before the shelves, before the silence, before generations of students pored over texts within its walls, there was scaffolding, concrete, and vision.

In some ways, it feels a little familiar. With our own temporary library set-up at the moment, this photo is a reminder that even the most established reading rooms once began as works in progress. Can you spot the temporary structure in the middle of the Library under construction? ๐Ÿ‘€

Libraries are more than buildings; theyโ€™re spaces built around the belief that books matter. This World Book Day, weโ€™re celebrating not just the stories on the shelves, but the evolving spaces that make reading, research, and discovery possible.

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Found in the old boxesโ€ฆ librarian cards! โœจ๐Ÿ“šWhile sorting through some library materials today, we came across a set o...
13/02/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Found in the old boxesโ€ฆ librarian cards! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

While sorting through some library materials today, we came across a set of old librarian cards all about books ready for collection and book suggestions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ You can still send us your book suggestions by eโ€‘mail anytime!

๐Ÿ“š Summer Opening Hours Update โ˜€๏ธUntil Saturday, 5 July:๐Ÿ•˜ Monโ€“Fri: 9amโ€“8pm๐Ÿ•˜ Sat: 9amโ€“5pmFrom Sunday, 6 July until Michael...
03/07/2025

๐Ÿ“š Summer Opening Hours Update โ˜€๏ธ

Until Saturday, 5 July:
๐Ÿ•˜ Monโ€“Fri: 9amโ€“8pm
๐Ÿ•˜ Sat: 9amโ€“5pm

From Sunday, 6 July until Michaelmas Term:
๐Ÿ•˜ Monโ€“Fri: 9amโ€“5pm
๐Ÿšซ Closed on weekends

โš ๏ธ Please note:

The 24/7 study spaces and the Raptakos Room will be unavailable throughout the summer, until a date in September (TBC).

Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your summer reading! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ“šโœˆ๏ธ Vacation Loans Are Now Open!Planning a getaway this summer break? Donโ€™t forget to pack a Catz book! ๐ŸŒžFrom now until ...
17/06/2025

๐Ÿ“šโœˆ๏ธ Vacation Loans Are Now Open!

Planning a getaway this summer break? Donโ€™t forget to pack a Catz book! ๐ŸŒž

From now until Thursday of Week 1 (16th October), you can borrow books for the vacation period. ๐ŸŒด

Whether you're interested in science, humanities, fiction, or just your favourite reading nook, weโ€™ve got you covered. ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“ธ Featuring: a sun-drenched view from , opening out to the vast Atlantic Ocean...the perfect spot for a good book and a moment of calm. Taken by our Library Assistant!

Next time you're at the temporary library, make sure to browse our magazine trolley! We've got a fantastic selection, fr...
09/06/2025

Next time you're at the temporary library, make sure to browse our magazine trolley! We've got a fantastic selection, from popular titles like The Economist and New Scientist, to our new subscription to The Literary Review. You'll even find some great independent student magazines. Don't miss out! ๐Ÿ˜Š

A rare sight on his afternoon stroll! One of our esteemed Fellows briefly stopped and posed for us today.Best of luck wi...
06/06/2025

A rare sight on his afternoon stroll! One of our esteemed Fellows briefly stopped and posed for us today.
Best of luck with exams, everyone!๐Ÿ”ฅ





๐Ÿ“š Books bloom like flowers at St Catherineโ€™s! ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ›ž๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“š Step into the sunshine and lose yourself in stories by browsing our ...
30/05/2025

๐Ÿ“š Books bloom like flowers at St Catherineโ€™s! ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ›ž

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“š Step into the sunshine and lose yourself in stories by browsing our shelves or bringing your books and revise next to the lush garden of the Temporary Library!

Itโ€™s the perfect spot for a spring read (or a sneaky study break). ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿน

A literary garden party you wonโ€™t want to miss! ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“š Book Loan Reminder!All borrowed books are now due back on Friday of 8th Week โ€“ 20 June!Make sure to return them on tim...
27/05/2025

๐Ÿ“š Book Loan Reminder!

All borrowed books are now due back on Friday of 8th Week โ€“ 20 June!

Make sure to return them on time to avoid any late fees and keep the shelves happy ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“Pop by the library if you have any questions or need help renewing!

๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿ“– Foxes love  too!Early this morning, a very scholarly fox was seen trotting, clearly on a mission.Was it after a quiet...
27/05/2025

๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿ“– Foxes love too!

Early this morning, a very scholarly fox was seen trotting, clearly on a mission.

Was it after a quiet corner to read? ๐Ÿง

A seminar on medieval bestiaries? ๐Ÿฒ

Or just needed citation advice to finish an essay on earthworms? ๐Ÿ›

You never know who might be our next visitor! ๐ŸฆŠ


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St Catherine's College, Manor Road
Oxford
OX13UJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12am
Tuesday 8am - 12am
Wednesday 8am - 12am
Thursday 8am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 9am - 12am

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