Fathers Day?
Fathers Day?
Did your team do anything special for dads yesterday?
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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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Book Recommendations for Ages 12-16 and Early Readers?
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
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Summer Reading Program
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
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Library Supplies?
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
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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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Revitalization Needs
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
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Themes
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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Jigsaw Puzzles
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
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Exporting a catalog to another software vendor?
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
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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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Library Ministry with Parents and Graduates in 2026
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
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Parenting Resource Center
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
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How does your library ministry support/connect with your church's discipleship ministry?
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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QR Codes
Do you use QR Codes in the library? Or in promotional materials?
We have a QR Code sign beside the entrance to the Enrichment Center (library) both inside and outside. The sign is also next to our self-checkout box. The Code is a link to our online
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Easter Books for School-aged Children
Our library has a generous amount of Easter books for both young children and adults, but very little for elementary, middle school, or youth ages. Can you recommend any for these age groups?
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ORGANIZING FILES; SUBJECTS AND CATEGORIES
Someone had asked about organizing books and files:
Doing some research on my own writing, I came up with several ideas while trying to INDEX those writings. Here are some ideas.
1. Christian Life and Spiritual Growth
Christian encouragement
Faith
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SIGNS OF THE TIMES
I ran across some very interesting tag-lines Librarian can use for Signs if wanted or needed.
Library Display Lines
Warning: These books have been banned somewhere.
Handle with care—ideas inside.
These books were judged by their covers.
Caution: Free th
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Christian Fiction for men
Looking for recommendations for Christian fiction novels for men.
Thanks!
First Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN
Jonna Bridgeman replied:
All of Charles Martin's books would be good.
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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