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Library Supplies Offer

If you live in the Richmond, VA area, click here to consider free library supplies from Tara Smith.

Newsletter Offer

In case you did not get the special email we sent last week for Baker Publishing Group, Click he

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We deeply value your work as champions of literacy who empower and encourage your patrons with faith-friendly books.We know you are the absolute best at finding your patrons inspiring reads!

To support your work, we invite you to si

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Reminder

The Virginia conference is coming soon! Click here for all the details and registration information.

Vacation Bible School and Libraries

Many of our churches are in the VBS preparation season. How do you as librarian participate i

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Reminder

Now is the time to register for the Nashville and Virginia conferences. Click here for all the details and registration information. 

Classification: How to Organize Bible Biographical Materials in a Church Library

Martha Hanco

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Reminder

We have two conferences in the next 3 weeks. Now is the time to register. Click here for all the details and registration information.

Church Libraries Role in Crises

Be sure to see Gail O’Connor’s suggestions. Let’s continue t

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Let's begin by praying for those church libraries caught in the severe storms in Mississippi and other places last week. You will find some of last week’s discussions here so jump in and add your thoughts and experiences. 

Engaging and

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Great News! We are going to have a church library track during the National Disciple Leaders Network conference April 20-21, 2023 in Nashville, TN. The location is Forest Hills Baptist Church. The cost is only $39. Click here to see the

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Take a look at a new and different kind of library conference. The Disciple Leaders Network is working with us to have breakout sessions for church librarians.This annual conference is taking place at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashvi

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Sadly, Marty Woodall has had to cancel the Central Alabama conference scheduled for this Saturday due to the passing of her husband, Don. Our prayers go with you, Marty and your family. Click here.

Collection Development Question

Karin C

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Collection Development: Books Written by Men?

Barbara Brown is looking for books written by men. To comment with recommendations, click here. 

Collection Development: Removing Older Books?

Barbara Brown asked about criteria for removing

Tomorrow is almost here! Enjoy! 

eBooks?

Last Monday Cara Shelton asked about eBooks. We have not discussed such in quite a while, so I asked one of our experienced ebook members to give us an update. Click here to read and participate in Glenn McEo

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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