I am looking for programs my library could offer? Reading type programs for children, maybe a reading contest type thing geared toward adults, things along those lines. In addition, any other fun/interactive programs your libraries offer? Thanks in a
Read more…'we have our library up and running pretty well right now. Our goal is to open it to the public. Since October is Church Library Month, I was wondering what other church librarians are planning.
I thought an open house or something. Our congregati
Does anyone else here put out a library newsletter? What kinds of things do you put in it? We started one last October, which has grown in scope quite a bit and I'm interested to know what others are putting in theirs.
Read more…Hello all. I'm interested in how other church libraries use social media. Do any of you have dedicated Facebook, Instagram, or twitter?Do you have good responses from it? Does it work as a promotional tool?Thanks for your input.Sharln Chapman
Read more…Just got an email from Emily Martin from Park Cities Baptist Church.
Here in Dallas, there are a number of organizations that have galvanized their constituency to read one common book. For example, SMU Reads, or Richardson Reads. I think Chicago h
Read more…I am gearing up for our Summer Reading Program, which will be for both Children and Adults. We are going to do a Reading Bingo and I was wondering if there is some sort of Bingo template where I could put in the categories or if I need to create a ca
Read more…How do you encourage church members to use the library?
We run about 450, not counting children's church which is close to 100, and yet the same dozen or so people consistently use the library. I need some ideas that will bring people in to bro
Read more…I have decided to have a preschool story time in the library once a week for five weeks in the summer. Now, I have to come up with a plan! I know I should have a plan first before advertising the story time but it's too late now. Actually the news
Read more…In about a week, I will be giving a talk to the Mops about the church library.
Do I bring a cart down with a sample of what we have to offer in the library?
I will be passing out bookmarks with our hours and website on it.
Any suggestions will be gre
Read more…I am 16 years old and have a part-time job at my church library this summer organizing the summer reading program. Does anyone have any suggestions? How to do rewards and if you have any other ideas, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Read more…Is your church library (not the card catalog) on Facebook?
If so, how do you get started?
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i would like some decorative ideas for fall, any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated.
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