Emmanuel Library was set up in 2006 and is currently located in the Canteen, next to the lift. It is a one-stop resource centre with a great variety of spiritual learning materials for individuals of all ages.
Lifetime membership costs $2 — interested parties are only required to pay a one-time fee. A total of two items may be borrowed for three weeks at a time. This includes either books or audio-visuals, or a mix of both. One can apply for membership at the library using their NRIC or student pass. Our kind librarians will be happy to assist you!
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We are responsible for managing day-to-day library operations during published hours, assisting users with loans and enquiries, and ensuring that the library environment remains welcoming and orderly. Librarians also help maintain accurate records of borrowed materials and support the development of the collection in alignment with Catholic teaching and parish needs.
Our ministry members uphold the Emmanuel Library’s mission by embodying hospitality, discretion, and a commitment to lifelong learning through Scripture, spirituality, and Catholic tradition.
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- Library Service & User Assistance: Staff the library during operating hours to welcome parishioners, explain membership procedures, manage item loans and returns, and respond to enquiries about resources.
- Collection Stewardship: Monitor borrowing trends and review the condition of books and audio-visual materials; ensure resources are kept in good physical condition and shelved appropriately.
- Acquisition & Curation: Regularly source and recommend new books, DVDs, and other materials that enrich the spiritual and educational offerings of the library, with attention to doctrinal soundness and parish interests.
- Record-Keeping: Maintain up-to-date circulation records and membership information; support simple administrative tasks such as tracking due dates and managing basic data for the library’s holdings.
- Environment & Ambience: Help keep the library space orderly, inviting, and conducive to prayerful study and reflection, reflecting the parish’s hospitality and care for lifelong faith formation.
Emmanuel Library operates on Saturdays from 10AM to 12PM and Sundays from 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM. For any changes, please refer to the parish bulletin for updates.
If you have a passion for learning or spreading the Word of God, and you’re interested to join our team of dedicated librarians, please contact us via sac.library@catholic.org.sg. Computer literacy is preferred, but not compulsory.
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Through careful stewardship of the parish’s collection and thoughtful service to library users, the ministry seeks to deepen parishioners’ engagement with Scripture, Catholic teaching, and spiritual growth.
Grounded in a spirit of hospitality and service, the ministry helps foster an environment where the Word of God and the treasures of our faith are readily available to all who seek nourishment for their spiritual journey.
Luke 24:27
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