Vanguard College Library

Vanguard College Library Check here for the random, wonderful, and usually hilarious books at Vanguard College Library. Plus In the late 1970’s the College acquired the D.N. Library.

The Vanguard College Library is believed to have been founded very early in the history of the College shortly after 1946. The original library was housed on the second floor of Central Pentecostal Tabernacle. The library was then named the Hillerud Memorial Library in honor of Professor Hillerud who was an original and significant donor. Buntain Administration Building on 106 Avenue. At that time

the building was renovated to include the PAOC District Offices and the library on the ground floor. In the fall of 1979 the library was dedicated to former long serving President J.C. Cooke and the library then was renamed the J.C. When the college acquired its own campus in 2004 and moved to facilities in Westwood several reconfigurations and renovations have been necessary due to the growth and service of the collection. It is now housed on the second floor of the college building and with the college renamed Vanguard College the library is now known as the Vanguard College Library. When we assumed the administration of the Schalm Memorial Library of Taylor Seminary in 2012, the Schalm Memorial name was posted to identify this aspect of the collection. The earliest known and long serving librarian was Rev. John Morsch. At his retirement and with the appointment of Rev. Ernest Francis as president, Mrs. Shirley Francis became the librarian until the appointment of Rev. Brad Fawcett in 1979.

Filling up the new books display in anticipation of your arrival in a couple of weeks! The countdown is real and I canno...
08/17/2026

Filling up the new books display in anticipation of your arrival in a couple of weeks! The countdown is real and I cannot wait to see you.

Please take note of our final weeks of summer hours and a couple of closures!

This week:
🕘 OPEN 🕘 Tues & Thurs 9am - 3pm
❌️ CLOSED ❌️ Wednesday Aug. 19 (Staff Meeting)
❌️ CLOSED ❌️ Friday Aug. 21 (Summer Hours)

Next week:
❌️ CLOSED ❌️ Monday Aug. 24 (Summer Hours)
🕘 OPEN 🕘 Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Joanna's back!)

Then it's suddenly MODULAR WEEK, WOW!
🕘 Aug 31 - Sep 4 🕘
OPEN Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Stay tuned for the return of evening hours in September 🕘

A reminder from our youngest library volunteer to stop by today and get your fill of stories because we're going to be C...
07/09/2026

A reminder from our youngest library volunteer to stop by today and get your fill of stories because we're going to be CLOSED for summer vacation starting tomorrow and reopening July 28!

🌞 summer hours ⏰️
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9am-3pm

🗓 Upcoming Closures:
July 13-24
August 19

🕘 Regular Hours Resume August 24, 2026

Stay up to date: library.vanguardcollege.com

Did you know? Your librarian is a member of the Association of Christian Librarians , a professional organization dedica...
06/04/2026

Did you know?
Your librarian is a member of the Association of Christian Librarians , a professional organization dedicating to equipping and encouraging Christian librarians worldwide since 1957!

Despite being a member since the year I became a professional librarian (2019), last year (2025) was the first time I could attend their annual conference and I'm incredibly excited to be going back again this year 🥳🥳 This gathering not only sharpens my skills as your librarian but it strengthens my faith so I can serve you better all year long.

So, yes, we are CLOSED next week, but I'm coming back with all kinds of ideas and training to make our amazing library even better!

And, peep the workshop presenter ribbon last year - yup, yours truly had the privilege and honor of sharing some of the amazing work we do here with other members! This year, I'm giving a poster presentation, demonstrating once again how we continue to strive for excellence and can inspire other libraries to do the same.

Ask me about it!

🏪 Summer Hours have begun! And with them, several closures, too. Staff meetings, conferences, and holidays, oh my! 🗓 Be ...
05/25/2026

🏪 Summer Hours have begun! And with them, several closures, too. Staff meetings, conferences, and holidays, oh my!

🗓 Be sure to check our stories/highlights, website, or Populi calendar for specific hours and days. Don't forget, you can always send us an email 📨

When the students are away, the plants come out to play? Check out this gorgeous bloom! We're here most of the summer Tu...
05/21/2026

When the students are away, the plants come out to play? Check out this gorgeous bloom!
We're here most of the summer Tues-Thurs 9am-3pm. Double check vacation closures on our website!

Making big decisions this summer? Our current display has you covered! Library Hours are 9am-4pm this week and next (unt...
05/04/2026

Making big decisions this summer? Our current display has you covered!

Library Hours are 9am-4pm this week and next (until May 15) and then we'll start Summer Hours!

Still open, and still love to see you!

04/28/2026

The library is open 9am-5pm this week, help us clear out all these final booksale items!

Congratulations Danielle! We're so thankful for all you did in the Library this year and are so proud of you today. Cele...
04/26/2026

Congratulations Danielle! We're so thankful for all you did in the Library this year and are so proud of you today. Celebrate as hard as you've worked!

Hoppy Easter everybody! A little bunny hid some sparkly eggs around the library over the weekend. Find and bring one to ...
03/30/2026

Hoppy Easter everybody! A little bunny hid some sparkly eggs around the library over the weekend. Find and bring one to the desk for a chocolatey surprise! 🐰

✝️ Happy Holy Week

Good Morning Vanguard! The sun is shining and we're here until 5pm if you want a beautiful place to focus on the last da...
03/13/2026

Good Morning Vanguard! The sun is shining and we're here until 5pm if you want a beautiful place to focus on the last day of reading week!

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12140 103 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5G2J9

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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