Hi Everyone!
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 successfully handed this event to Patty and Amanda. The Alabama Baptist Convention is greatly appreciated for all they do to make this event possible. BTW, Marty Woodall is already planning the Central Alabama conference for March 4, 2023. Everyone is invited!
Why Have a Church Library? A General Lack of Available Books
Let’s continue our discussion starters stemming from the list of reasons found in Arthur Flake and Leona Lavender’s book. Their 5th reason is A General Lack of Available Books. They admit that “there are more books in the world than any person could possibly read in ten lifetimes.” But they point out the lack of library services in many places in the United States during the 1930s.
We have all heard that we are living in a post-Roe time. Since the 1930s just about all areas of the United States now have access to public libraries and bookstores.But are we not gradually seeing the bookstores close? Have you checked your public library to see if they carry acceptable books for children and adults? Perhaps the day is coming when we will be living in a post-Christian-book-availability as the Post-Christian society sweeps across our country.
What if our church libraries fill the gaps emerging in our culture? Is your pastor and church staff aware of this implication of the Post-Christian society? Click here. If you missed the introduction to this discussion, click here. You can find this series of articles by clicking here: Our Roots.
Discussions continue:
Purchasing Items for the Library
How Do you Select Christian Fiction?
Participation in Your Church’s Fall Festival or Trunk or Treat?
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Blessings,
Morlee Maynard, Coordinator
Church Librarians Network
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