Happy Thanksgiving!
As I start this email, I cannot help but express my gratitude for each of you, our sponsors (Book Systems, Library Concepts, Overdrive, and Surpass), and all of the church, synagogue, and parish libraries we represent.God provides
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What’s New!
Paul T. Jackson pointed out a company that sells library furnishings: Library & Media Center Furniture |K-Log. Thank you, Paul!
Sam Shotts has an idea to run by all of us. She has a set of skills that many of us do not have
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How Millennials and Gen Z are Driving a Bible Reading Comeback
The Barna research team has discovered interesting results in regard to adult Bible reading. Let’s read the article and share ideas. They use the words "spike" and
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Colorado, 1994 (Have you read my weird book?)
Melanie Makin is trying to track down a small press Christian book she once read as a teen and am having a rough time finding. If you Google the details, you'll turn up nothing exc
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WE HAVE 4 NEW TOPICS TO ENGAGE!
Babs Harris posted revitalization questions that many of us are dealing with right now. Let’s join her.
Denise Roberts posted a great question that challen
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WHAT’S NEW
Shifts in Library Training
We have several CLN members who are on conference planning teams for librarians. One complaint that these planners often hear is “I’ve already heard him or her speak so I don’t need to go to that ses
Happy Columbus Day!
What’s New
Carey Nieuwhof is a Canadian pastor who is a leadership expert known for helping church leaders thrive in our rapidly changing world. Recently, he did a free webinar titled 5 Strategic shifts to boost momentum at your c
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In case you have not heard, Jan Karon releases book 15 of 15 in the Mitford series tomorrow, October 7!
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Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries - Metro Portland Chapter Meeting
We have a great opportunity to experienc
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Thank you, Lee Smith, for letting us know that Biltmore Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA, dedicated their new library on September 14. Congratulations, Carol Ann Estes, Camille, and team! Our prayers go with you.
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Just released today by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association:
The 35 Christian fiction finalists in 9 categories for the 2025 Christy Awards. Congratulations to all these authors!
The Christy Award Gala Webcast takes place Fri
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NEW POST
Let’s consider our need to build a different library world for today.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE CONVERSATIONS LAST WEEK
Libraries that Serve the Church/Synagogue/Parish and Schools/Preschools/Parent’s
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WHAT’S NEW
Thank you, Leslie Kenley, for asking: How does our traditional library need to change to draw today's church goers? I spent the morning responding to this question since my church is the one that calls our library Enrichment C
Happy Labor Day! Some of you let me know recently that you are not receiving our Monday emails. If you have not been receiving it, would you let me know by either emailing me at churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com or commenting on Linda Johnson’s p |
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You won’t believe what happened during our move last week! God truly answered my prayers for great neighbors! One of our new neighbors is a wholesome heartwarming romance author! We have become friends fast. Her first book debuts in Octo
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Thank you for your very kind emails to check on me since I have not sent an email this week. My family moved in to a new house on Saturday. As most of you know from experience, we are living in a mess of boxes and exhaustion. So here's a
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NEW TOPICS
Libraries that Serve Seminary Cohorts that Meet in the Building
My church is one of the locations of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student cohorts. For the first time, the leader of these cohorts asked the Enrichme
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Did you hear the school bus this morning? School started where I live so I heard it this morning. What have you done this year to welcome the new school year with the kids? Click here.
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What’s New This Past Week
Susan Glynn Mule’ started a new CLN Catholic group this past week. She is serving as the administrator. If you serve in a Catholic parish library, this group is for you!
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What’s New This Past Week
How do you welcome someone who starts using your church or synagogue’s library?
Yesterday, I had the joy of welcoming someone to our Enrichment Center library. Let's share our stories and best practices for rela
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Our prayers continue for the families recovering from the Texas floods.
What’s New This Past Week
New Publications for all Faithful
Paul T. Jackson received via email this announcement for books some of you might like to have.
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