In our not too distant history, church library conferences were available frequently in most states. Due to decrease in funding and the increase in travel expenses, a high percentage of those conferences have evaporated. Let's have fun remembering th
Read more…What is new in your church’s or synagogue’s library ministry? Hopefully new books, but what about other ways of having something new? I have something new to share but I can’t get my iPhone to send the photos to my email account where I can download
Read more…A new experience for our Enrichment Center Team. I got an email from a couple who are members of another church in our association. They asked if our church let non-church members use the library. We do, so we met in the library last Friday. We had a
Read more…Today, we had our very first preschool storytime in the Enrichment Center! Click here to read our Forest Hills Baptist Church Enrichment Center Journal where I shared today's great experiences!
Many of you have been doing storytimes for years. Would
Read more…Yesterday, I heard that publishers are transitioning to hardback books without paperbooks. Have you heard anything about that? I am noticing that hardbacks right now are sometimes almost the same price as the paperbacks. And I also notice new books a
Read more…Roxy Klassen requests:
We are trying to build a Graphic Novel section for Junior Readers. Does anyone have any good suggestions for Christian Graphic Novels besides these?
ICorrie Ten Boom
The Hiding Place: (A Graphic Novel) Ages 8-12, Full Color, Il
Babs Harris has the following question:
Due to the slow down after Covid and a loss of workers, our library now has a backlog of ordered and paid for DVDs (mostly preschool) to catalog.
Do we spend the time to enter these into the catalog when so few
Christie Hansen has an interesting opportunity:
Our church highlights a ministry each month, or so, in our Welcome Center on Sundays with representatives from that ministry and a coffee and snack bar. It's a great oportunity for our congregants to m
Read more…Even though we have had this discussion in previous years, let's start a new list of dependable sources to help with selection. Chances are what we listed a few years ago may no longer be available. AND new sources are worth our consideration.
Read more…Share with us your favorite sources for library books and DVDs. Even if you see your sources mentioned by others before you do, go ahead and add to our list in this discussion.
Read more…Let's share ways to increase the circulation of our collections. Got any great tips for today's churches and their libraries?
Read more…From Judy Bawks
Hello all! I am a 70-year-old life-long member of a Presbyterian Church in the U.P. of Michigan. Here's some background of our church: Our church membership has dwindled over the years, and we now have a membership of under 200, and a
Read more…I would like to know if anyone has a instruction manual for their libraries on how to catalog the books etc. and how to know which category to put the books into.
Thanks!
Carmy Heerboth
Read more…Marie Terwilliger has a request:
Recommended books by authors of color for church libraries. We are in serious need of expanding that grouping!
Thanks, Marie Terwilliger
Read more…AI is now a BIG news item today and every day. Are you using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as you serve in the library?
Read more…Cheryl Subject has Two New Year Goals:
1. To better communicate about the Library Ministry with congregation and other Ministry Leaders. I'm looking for Ideas for church library newsletters or other communication tools. What methodology are you using
Are you planning to give your team members a gift this year? Let’s share our ideas.
Read more…Will you be connecting with any of the Christmas or Hanukkah events during these weeks? Let’s share our opportunities and experiences.
Read more…Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in a Student Ministry Parent & Guardian luncheon. David Reed, our Student Minister, asked me to prepare a list of Enrichment Center books for parents and guardians. I followed up asking if I could be the
Read more…If you are a veteran, share with us where you served or are serving. We thank you for our freedom.
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