E.M. White Library - Louisville Seminary

09/03/2026

E.M. White Library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, September 4 and re-open at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 8.

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend and time with family and friends. Be careful and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the very warm weather. The library has chilled bottled water available if you need a cold beverage.

09/01/2026

Students preparing for the Presbyterian Ordination Examination in Bible Exegesis Exam may find resources on the book of Philippians on print reserve at the E.M. White Library Circulation Desk and also via eBooks. See also the E.M. White Library Presbyterian Ordination Examination resource: https://lpts.libguides.com/pcusa-ord-exam-resources.

The Fall 2026 Bible Exegesis exam will be based on a passage from the book of Philippians.

08/30/2026

Fall 2026 Library Building Hours
August 31 to September 13:

Monday, August 31: 9 am – 5 pm

Tuesday, September 1: 9 am – 6 pm

Wednesday, September 2: 9 am – 6 pm

Thursday, September 3: 9 am – 6 pm

Friday, September 4: 9 am – 12 pm

Saturday, September 5: CLOSED

Sunday, September 6: CLOSED

Monday, September 7 (Labor Day): CLOSED

Tuesday, September 8: 9 am – 5 pm

Wednesday, September 9: 9 am – 5 pm

Thursday, September 10: 9 am – 5 pm
(First day of class)

Friday, September 11: 9 am – 5 pm

Saturday, September 12: 12 pm – 5 pm

Sunday, September 13: CLOSED

September 14 to December 18**: TBD

**Fall Semester Hours will be posted once staffing is established

Holiday Exceptions:

Monday, September 7 (Labor Day): CLOSED

Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving): CLOSED

Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027 (Christmas Break): CLOSED

08/27/2026

Locals! Check out our annual book sale. It is a really good one this year! Wednesday Sept. 2-Thursday Sept. 3 noon to 6 pm. Books are $2 each. The photo shows only HALF of what we have for sale.

05/01/2026

We will be open Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

04/23/2026

We celebrate Week with libraries within the US and abroad.

04/23/2026

We invite you to complete the 2026 Library Survey — a quick and easy way to share your feedback, insights, and observations. Survey closes May 1, 2026.

04/20/2026

Celebrate National Libraries Week (April 19-24, 2026) with the E.M. White Library. The American Library Association National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

02/17/2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (October 8, 1941-February 17, 2026).

Jackson Family Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by...

02/05/2026

Thankful for the First Aid Kit recently installed in the library. The gauze helped stop the blood enough that I made it to urgent care. -Bobi