Current Exhibits:
Remembering James M. Houston (1922-2026) founding principal - teacher & mentor - author & speaker
The Library invites you to visit the Rare Books display featuring an exhibit on James M. Houston, founding principal, beloved teacher and mentor, and dear friend of Regent College whose vision, teaching, and generosity shaped Regent and enriched our rare books collection.
Women's History Month (March)
This March we are highlighting our favourite rare books by and about women. These texts give us insight into what women of the 17th to 19th centuries deemed important, with these particular texts highlighting spiritual piety, virtuousness, and a strong moral character. This small collection includes fictitious tracts, letters and biographies, sermons, and essays, all of which provided the historical reader with encouragement and guidance on living their best life.
The Book Nook
This rotating mini display is updated every month by a member of our library staff. We highlight inspirational, historically significant, fun, and sometimes kooky books from our Rare Books Collection.
Seminars and Conferences
The Library hosts Rare Book Talks with Regent College Professors on one of our featured books with a chance to view the text up close and ask questions. Our last Talk featured Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh discussing rare editions of John Newton's work and his latest book, Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind his Song.
In 2018, the Library welcomed scholars, students, pastors, and community members to a Conference on the Puritans called, "Uncommon Devotion: Reflections on Puritan Texts." Click here to see a photo album of highlights.
You can also see and read about some of Dr. J. I. Packer's rare books in our first online exhibition.