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The C.S. Lewis Study Center houses a REFERENCE LIBRARY focusing on the writings BY C.S. Lewis, and ABOUT him. Also included are works by those who influenced him, such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams. The Study Center is housed in the historic “Green Pastures” home built in 1887 in Northfield, Massachusetts. (See photo on right)

As a REFERENCE LIBRARY, the books and periodicals in the collection are only available for use on site, and not available for borrowing. Exceptions for specific items must be authorized by the President of the C. S. Lewis Study Center.

As of March, 2026 the collection includes over 5,625 resources--over 4,650 books, over 25 other media, and over 950 Journal issues/volumes (from 24 journals/periodicals).

Books,CDs and DVDs are cataloged here online here in Library Thing. A 3-ring notebook at the Study Center contains copies of the Table of Contents (or other listings) of the Journal issues/volumes in the collection. The catalog and notebook will be updated periodically as new donations are made to the Study Center.

“The C.S. Lewis Study Center in Northfield, MA, is dedicated to restoring a vital Christian presence throughout higher education, the arts, and the culture at large.” (quoted from the Study Center's website.)