Supreme Council of Canada Reference Library
The Library of Canada’s Supreme Council holds a small but unique collection of books, periodicals and other items. Many of our oldest books have come down to us from the private collections of the founders of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in Canada—names such as Douglas Harington (our first Sovereign Grand Commander), John Walter Murton (our first Grand Secretary General), and even Dr. Albert Mackey (a contemporary of Illustrious Brothers Murton, Moore, and Harington).
We operate as a Reference Library and do not have a book lending program. Instead, our committee is focused on producing electronic content based on the materials in the library, which we make available through this website. It is our hope that through this program the library can provide value to our members throughout the jurisdiction.
Please note that any opinions expressed within the library materials posted here are those of the authors, and do not represent the official position of Supreme Council.
The catalogue of our collection is also posted on this website so that researchers can identify any materials in our collection that are relevant to their work. Physical access to the collection is available to any member of the Rite by appointment. In addition, if other researchers need access to the collection (whether they are Freemasons or not) we ask that they make contact with us through the Supreme Council office, and we will arrange appropriate access to support reasonable research projects.
Current Catalogue of Books
E-Library
A collection of over 1,000 books, periodicals, and other documents of Masonic interest, available on a USB stick, at the bargain price of $25.00. If you are a Scottish Rite member, you can order your own copy through your Valley Secretary or Registrar. Valley Secretaries can obtain them from the Supreme Council office.
Reading Lists
Letter Regarding Reading Lists
Reading List #1 Getting Started (2nd ed.)
Reading List #2 Masonic Origins
Reading List #3 Masonic History
Reading List #4 Anti-Masonry
Reading List #5 Scottish Rite
Reading List #6 Ramsay and his Oration - Ex Libris Episode 36
Reading List #7 Symbolism - Ex Libris Episode 37
Reading List #8 Art of Memory - Ex Libris Episode 38
Videos
Visit the Ex Libris Videos page to view the full series of Library videos.