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Policies?

Looks like we need to revisit what we are doing with policies these days. Click here.

Library Calendars

In case you missed the additional questions posted about this calendar idea, click here.

Valentines Plans?

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Eva Nell Hunter’s video tour of the Central Baptist Church Serving Center with her pastor, Rob Jackson

One of our members asked me about this video a few days ago. It was done for the Serving Center’s 75^th Anniversary in January 2022. B

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Events

Marty Woodall updated the information for the Central Alabama Church Library conference on March 4, 2023. Everyone is welcome! Click here.

Promotion Ideas

Mary Reynolds needs some promotion ideas. Click here to help her.

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Remembering Martin Luther King

What books do you recommend about Martin Luther King? Click here.

Events

Lee Smith just posted a Coffee and Chat opportunity at his church in Richmond, VA. Click here for the details. Wish I lived closer!

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Book Warehouse

Barbara Brown posted a question about Book Warehouse sale. Click here. 

Books for Preschoolers and Primary Graders

Jean Lifurgey posted: At the request of some of our younger mothers, I am lookng for suggestions/recommend

Now we move on to 2023! So, let’s move on to new conversations. We have lots of new members who are all in the process of revitalizing existing libraries or starting new ones. Let’s talk about two overlooked topics that may be of interest to them and

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The week between Christmas day and New Year’s Day is wonderful. I thought about not sending an email today, but if you are like me, I’ll have time to do some things I usually do not have time to do. Here are a few suggestions for your br

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Many of us have been celebrating the life of one of our own, Eva Nell Hunter. She passed away on November 21. Her celebration service will be today at 5:00 PM (Central time) at her church, Central Baptist Church, D

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We are all very busy with Christmas activities and preparations. Here are a few links to new posts last week:

NEW: Display Photos

Becky Johnson posted 3 display pictures and descriptions. Click here; here; and here.

What are your Christm

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Many of you know Eva Nell Hunter as one of our long-time Lifeway Church Library Ministry Specialist. She was on the team that created the CLN. For 20 years she hosted a very popular church library conference through her church and the Al

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Hope you had a fun Thanksgiving last week. Now we shift to Christmas and Hanukkah. Some of you may have already transitioned your displays while a bunch of us will do it this week. May that team experience be special this week. When you

2022 Christy Awards

If you missed the news reports on the recent Christy Award Gala, click here. Great list of books to consider for our churches’ libraries.

 Why Have a Church Library? Flake’s 7th Reason

The final reason stated by Lavender and Flac

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Why Have a Church Library? Flake’s 6th Reason

Let’s continue our discussion starters stemming from the list of reasons found in Arthur Flake and Leona Lavender’s book. Their 6^th reason is Church Worker’s Need for Special Books. Let’s st

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Kudos to Patty Easterling and Amanda Thompson for a great library conference this past Saturday! Many of us have attended this annual conference at Central Baptist Church in Decatur, AL for 20+ years led by Eva Nell Hunter. She has now

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Fall Activities and Displays?

Yes, today is Halloween. I’ve only seen one post about participating in a church’s Fall Festival or Trunk or Treat. Anyone else do so this weekend? Click here. How about your Fall displays? Click here to pos

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Why Have a Church Library? Flake’s 3rd Reason

Flake’s third reason was “A Need for Reading Guidance.” What are we doing today to meet that need? Click here. If you missed the introduction to this discussion, click here. 

Collection Deve

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Why Have a Church Library? Flake’s 2^nd Reason

Let’s continue our conversation about why we have libraries in our churches. Click here to see the introduction to this discussion thread. Flake’s second reason was “A Means of Introducing P

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Last Thursday we added our 2000^th member! Since we started in 1999, we have always had cancellations that trailed additions from time to time. For the first time the additions are ahead of the cancellations which got us past the 2000 ma

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We had one of our busiest weeks ever on the CLN last week including several new members. And at the same time, we are prayinig for those of you in Florida and the rest of Ian's path last week.

Last week, Susan Mule’ posted a question ab