Posted for Dorothy Lewis
As my library life is winding down, I am appalled at the increase in banned books. Now I am aware that as congregational librarians we are expected to be selective in the books we choose for our particular denomination and o
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Morlee
Read more…Tori Wright, Manager of the Brentwood Baptist Church Resource Room located in Brentwood, TN is in the process of transitioning the library to a Family Resource Room. In order to do that, they are downsizing their collection and cleaning out their sup
Read more…Let's revisit 19 posts made during recent years around July 4.
Search Results - July 4 - Church Librarians Network
If you have decorated a library for our 250 anniversary this next week, please take a picture and share. Click here to post a photo. Th
Read more…Fathers Day?
Did your team do anything special for dads yesterday?
Read more…For the first time, I experienced the first session of VBS that took place in our Sanctuary. I did my best with all the songs and motions. Even though I am horrible at keeping up with the hand motions, many of those kids saw one of the librarians par
Read more…Dear Church Libraries Network,
I am currently in the process of updating our book collection for youth aged 12-16. Do you have any current book lists available for this teenage age group?
Additionally, I am looking for recommended book lists for early
Roxy Klassen asks the following:
What are your favorite Bible Story Series books for kids? Such as:
Very Best Bible Stories | 10ofThose US
Tales That Tell the Truth: 15 Volume Set (Pack)
God's Daring Dozen Box Set 1: John Brown, Brian Wright Illus
Read more…Last summer was my first year to do a summer reading program. It went very will except for the way I gave out the prizes for reading books. I would like ideas on how you give out prizes. Thank you
Read more…From Tanya Nelson:
I need some good suggestions for finding library supplies at a reasonable cost. I need to update signage, labels, etc. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Tanya
Read more…Hello,
I had a middle grade boy approach me about bringing in the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull.
There are definitely mixed reviews online with regards to whether it is appropriate for Christians. Some compare it to the Chronicles of Narnia, and
Read more…From Stephanie Richardson
I am just getting started with revitalizing my church's library. It is a beautiful space, but for years has been a dumping ground for books that people want to get rid of - resulting in a collection of books that no one want
Read more…Marcia asks the following:
For our summer reading theme "FACEbooks" we're displaying books(mostly biographies) with people's faces on the book. We recently displayed HERstories about women. I'm always looking for theme ideas.
Thanks,
Marcia
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From Edie Asbury
Does your library offer jigsaw puzzles to borrow? After visiting a church library that has them, I am thinking about adding a few to our collection but to limit them to only ones with particular spiritual meaning such as ones with ch
Read more…We have been told recently that our library may have to change from Follett to Surpass due to Follett pricing continuing to rise. Also, we are so behind on Follett updates that if we upgraded, our server would not be able to support Follett. Would t
Read more…What will you be during VBS this summer? My plan is to be avalable in the library during the mornings. I've already been asked by the VBS decorations team if they could use our main display. First time ever they have asked me that. I am thrilled! I'm
Read more…Let's share what we are doing to reach new parents experiencing dedication services and high school, college, university, and seminary graduates enjoying their send off. Let's include Mothers Day and Fathers Day.
May and June have special opportuniti
Read more…As we continue with revitalizing our very full library and working to put books in the hands of our church members, we have plans to create a new satellite location in the building where our parents of growing families congregate for Bible study. It
Read more…One of our members, Brad Finkbeiner, posted such a question on a FB group page for ministers of education. I responded with information about our ministry design strategy that is almost totally focused on disciple making. I invited the ministers of e
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Roxy Klassen wants to know . . .
What review sites do you use to determine if a book should be added to your library?
I've used https://www.alignmyread.com/ for adult books.
And https://christianparentreviews.com/ for kids books.
But they don't hav