Q&A

Rejuvenation of the Library

Our tiny church library team (sometimes 1 person, now there are two) has been working on the rejuvenation of our library for the last two years.  .  Our library is in a tenuous position, as we do not have strong support from our staff. I realize that

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Vacation Bible School 2026

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

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Question about the Fablehaven series

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

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Vacation Bible School 2026

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

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Notifying the Church of Free Weeded Materials

As we have been weeding for a while now, we have many boxes of CDs and older novels which we plan to offer to our church people first before offering them to smaller churches. 
I plan to display them on several long tables in an entry foyer. 
as most o

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Next Meeting.

When is our next meeting? I can't seem to find that tidbit anywhere.

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Church Library Social Media pages

Could we start a thread listing social media links for those who have dedicated library pages on social media? There may be one all ready and I just didn't see it.
It's always great to look and get ideas from other churches and to help support other c

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Church Librarians Network Q&A Topics

Do you have a topic or question you would like for me to post for you. Reply here to share it with me. I will post it for you.

Morlee

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Book Club for Adults

I need discussion questions that maybe someone has created for The Water Keeper by Charles Martin.  Thanks in advance

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Protecting your book covers?

Hello!

I am wondering if other church librarians use clear contact paper (or something similar) to wrap their books and protect their book covers?  Or is it common to put books into circulation without any sort of wrap?  

Our church library has wrapped

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AI and Libraries?

AI is now a BIG news item today and every day. Are you using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as you serve in the library?

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Veterans Day 2024

If you are a veteran, share with us where you served or are serving. We thank you for our freedom.

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Results of Survey

Please remember that these are the surveys that I had access to once they were returned, due to circumstances with people involved. I however wanted to share what I could in hopes that it may help someone here. 

 

We asked how our library could help wi

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Christian Fiction WITHOUT Romance

I am compiling a list of Christian fiction that does not have a romantic theme (based on requests by patrons). I have googled this topic and have come up with some titles. Could some of you "eager beavers" tell me your top 3 titles without romantic c

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Church Directories

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Lost Bibles?

Barbara Rodgers asks the following.

Our church library has become the final resting place for Bibles left in Lost and Found for more than a year. Worn out and torn Bibles from somewhere (no one knows where) keep turning up in the library in boxes and

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Odd Challenges for Church Librarians

Perhaps for fun, what are some odd challenges that you have experienced through your library ministry? Some of these may not be so fun.

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Library Rules?

Well, in the 7 1/2 years that I've been librarian we haven't needed posted library rules. However, becuase of an incident that happened today, my boss wants me to come up with a list of rules. Before I reinvent the wheel, does anyone have a list that

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