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Housed in the 12th century former church of St. Peter-in-the-East, we provide a comprehensive collection of mainly undergraduate course books and a peaceful, beautiful place to get some work done.

27/08/2026

Is still a thing?

St Peter-in-the-East parish church became the St Edmund Hall Library in 1970. Many of the building’s distinctive architectural features were preserved in the renovation process and the new internal fixtures were arranged to mimic the layout of a traditional church. Here is a side by side comparison showing the nave in both the late 1960's and how it looks today.

We are so lucky to use such a beautiful piece of Oxfordshire's history as a space for our work and study.

19/08/2026

On Wednesdays the Front Quad wears PINK!
and you very much CAN come and sit with us... we even have a fancy new for you to do so.

Happy hump day everyone! 🐪

05/08/2026

Summertime is blooming in front of the Library despite the hot dry weather 🌺

23/07/2026

What incredible timing to be blessed with this gem of a donation! Special thanks to Bill Dinning (2013, DPhil Medieval and Modern Languages (FRE)) for his generosity.

14/07/2026

So grateful to Nora, our work experience student this year who put together this great display highlighting our collection of Very Short Introductions - a fantastic series for dipping your toe into wider subject areas than your chosen studies.

If you know any secondary school pupils who might be looking for a work experience placement next academic year, or have any questions about a career in Librarianship, we are always happy to inspire a new generation of Library lovers.

09/07/2026

🔥Damaged book 🔥

At the Old Library here at St Edmund Hall we have around 4,500 books and some have had some mishaps along the way.

This is a copy of the ‘Codex canonum vetus ecclesiae Romanae’ published in Paris in 1609.

Leaves G2-H3have been damaged by fire but we don’t actually know what happened. One theory is that a previous owner might have attempted to burn away objectionable marginalia.

There is also some damage from damp and worm.

You can view this item by making appointment. Contact the library to arrange a visit to view this book or any other items we have in the Old Library.

Shelfmark: Old Library - 1590

01/07/2026

📚 Welcome to the Teddy Hall Library 📚

If you are around Oxford on the 1st and 2nd of July, do come and visit us at as part of Oxford Uni Open Days.

You can visit our Main Library which is inside a church and see our Old Library which has an exhibition on Space and Astronomy.

Everyone is welcome! 🧸

St Edmund Hall

17/06/2026

Library books are due back today! Make sure you have returned your books or renewed them on SOLO.

Finalists please return your books today, but if you still have exams you can ask for a loan extension - just email us at [email protected]

12/06/2026

The British artist David Hockney has sadly died today at the age of 88. Pictured is a facsimile reproduction of one of Hockney’s sketchbooks from the summer of 1982 titled Martha’s Vineyard and other places. His third sketchbook of 1982, it contains a range of works he drew while travelling between Paris, New York and Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.

Our copy, kindly donated to the College Library, contains three additional drawings. This drawing, an original self-portrait drawn by Hockney, is found in the blank pages at the back of the book.

09/06/2026

Stained Glass - an art exhibition in the crypt of St Peter in the East, open today! 11am-6pm

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Queen's Lane
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OX14AR

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http://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/about-college/library

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