Wittman Library

Francis de Sales, Jane de Chantal: Letters of Spiritual Direction

"[T]ry to calm your passions and inclinations and live according to sound reason and the holy will of God. Otherwise, you will always be anxious and perturbed. But if you are fotunate enough to accept with patience and gentleness the sorrows and difficulties of this life, which God sends to those He loves for their growth and progress toward blessedness, then even in this life you will begin to get a little taste of the delights of a glorious eternity. You may be sure of this, darling. But you must sincerely turn to God and love Him in all manifestations of His good pleasure. By obeying God's will, we prefer it to our own will, desires, and inclinations. May God, in His kindness, grant us this grace, dearest."

The Robert J. Wittman Memorial Library offers an extensive variety of books, periodicals, VHSs, DVDs, CDs and audio tapes on various Catholic/Christian topics for adults and children. The purpose of the Wittman Library is to make available materials that pertain to Catholic doctrine and culture and are not usually found in a public library.  

Books and CDs are available to be checked out (self-serve) any time that the library is open. Books may by kept for 30 days. CDs may be kept for seven days.  

DVDs and VHSs may be checked out after all weekend Masses (Saturday - 5:00pm; Sunday - 8:00am and 10:00am) when volunteers are available to assist with check out. DVDs and VHSs may be kept for 7 days. Returns may be left on the return table, located directly inside the library, at any time.

Reference Materials
Wide-ranging reference materials and a complete seven-volume replica of The Saint John’s Bible are available for library study, prayer, and enjoyment. These items may not be removed from the Library.

Catholic newspapers and magazines are located on the periodical rack. These materials may not be removed from the library.

Wittman Library includes over 1,000 books for children and adults specially selected to enhance meditation and prayer during visits to the church and the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. An informational catalog listing books in alphabetical order by title and author is located on the checkout desk.  A catalog listing audio/visual materials in alphabetical order by title is also available on the checkout desk.  You may access the current Wittman Library catalog (September 2018) by clicking on the links below.