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Mission StatementThe Kemper Memorial Library's mission is to serve the St. Thomas More Newman Center parish and the Catholic Community of Columbia by enriching our knowledge of Catholicism. The library collection includes books, periodicals, audio tapes and videos in the areas of theology, church history, Scripture, spirituality, ministry, prayer and meditation, ethics, literature and Church teachings. The library has an extensive reference section and a section devoted to family spirituality, including books and videos for young children.HistoryThe Kemper Library was founded as part of the new Newman Center by Father Donald J. Kemper and the Diocese of Jefferson City as an intellectual study center for all people. At the time of Fr. Kemper's death in 1984 funds were donated by his family and friends to purchase new volumes and complete the cataloging of all materials under the Library of Congress system. The library was rededicated in memory of Father Kemper with a Mass and reception on October 6, 1985 and upon the construction of the new St. Thomas More Chapel in 1995 the library was moved to the second floor site of the original chapel. The library now contains more than 4000 books and media items and is supported by the parish and countless donors. | Library Hours
The library will be closed during the MU Spring Break from March 26-April 3rd The library will be closed on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. The library will close May 20 except for Sundays during the summer. Library hours depend on the availability of volunteers and are subject to change at any time. If you would like to volunteer 2-3 hours per week, please let us know. For more information on the Kemper Library please contact the St. Thomas More Newman Center office at (573) 449-5424 or email chris.temporal@newmancentercolumbia.org Why Come to Kemper
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