Catherine McAuley Library

The first college library was St. Anne’s and was only open for 2 days a week.

1954

In 1954, the boarding school moved to Springfield which freed up some space in Dunlevie House. A new library was established there within the walls of what was the Catherine McAuley assembly hall. This space had also been the boarders’ dining room.

1970

The availability of Commonwealth funding to support school libraries and the teaching of science led to the construction of the first phase of a new purpose-built school library. In 1970, the Catherine McAuley Library, named after the founder of the Mercy Order, opened on the top floor with science laboratories at the ground level.

1995

In 1995, major additions to the building were completed. Since that time, the building has been frequently updated.