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Recently, First Baptist Dallas experienced a major fire in one part of their campus. They lost their library. Ruthe Turner is sharing with us an update letter she sent friends about what is happening these days for them. Click here.
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For some of us, yesterday or the week before, our churches started the new church year. Now we find ourselves back in our school year routines with weekday activities at church.
Displays between Summer and Fall?
Feels too early weather
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Perhaps all of you have seen the news of the fire at First Baptist, Dallas Friday evening. Sadly, that fire damaged their sanctuary, library, and archive. Let’s pray for Ruthe Turner and her team as they await what is before them. Fortun
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Now that July 4 is behind us, our churches are transitioning to the new church year. We represent churches and synagogues that have a variety of approaches to this transition. For the next few weeks let’s share with each other about thes
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Today brings us back to work after a holiday week. Some of you are still enjoying holiday trips! Since so many of us could not check the CLN discussions last week, let’s give those discussions another opportunity. We have new posts on a
Happy July 4 Week!
What did you do this year for your July display and July 4 activities? Photo? Activities? New titles added to recommend to the rest of us?
CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS
Budget Preparations
Let’s continue our budget discussion. Click here
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If you live in the San Diego area, a group of church librarians are getting together this Saturday. For details, click here.
WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
Each summer we have a discussion about preparing a library budget. Last year we got two
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WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
Let's pray for the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries Summer Conference that takes place this Friday and Saturday in Bellingham, Washington.
Let’s Read: Summer 2024 Reading
Let’s start sharing what
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WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
The Early Bird Registrations fees are still available for the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries Summer Conference taking place June 21-22.
The Value of Historical Fiction
As many of you know, Diane
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Memorial Day
Blessings to all as we remember our heroes who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Did you do something through the library to recognize these heroes in your church or beyond? Click here.
WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
Alabama Au
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WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
Vacation Bible School
If your church is having Vacation Bible School this summer, what will the Library Team do during each day? Click here.
Important Relationships: Church Librarians and Children
Since many of us
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NEW POSTS
Pacific Northwest Association Church Libraries Summer Conference
This conference is open to everyone. Click here for all the details.
Christian Fiction WITHOUT Romance
Lynda Morrison is searching for Christian fiction that do
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NEW POSTS
Shelving Bible-Based Materials
Sabrina J posted a question for us to discuss this week. Click here.
Display and Bulletin Board Photos
Sherall Cornwell posted 3 pictures: a beautiful display and 2 bulletin boards. Click here.
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2024 EVENTS
This Friday - Saturday: the Virginia Church Library Association hosts their Spring Conference. Let’s pray for safe travel and a great experience for all of them!
July 20: The Middle Tennessee Church Library Ministry Network
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We have two events coming up! Everyone is welcome to both events. Check out the details here.
- Middle Tennessee is gathering at Woodmont Baptist Nashville this Saturday.
- Virginia’s Spring Conference is on May 3-4 at Mount Pleasant Bap
Happy Eclipse Day!
Websites Tab
The original concept for our CLN Websites tab was for us to share links to our churches’ websites for the libraries. Over time we started adding website links to information websites for us to use when people ask us q
Happy April Fools Day!
Library Technologies
Sandy Blackney posted a question about software on the Library Technologies Group tab. Feel free to join this group if you want to participate in the discussion.
I CAN READ BOOKS?
William Roberge responded
Happy Easter!
The Church Librarians Network members represent a variety of Christian faiths that have a variety of Easter customs. May we all have a special Holy Week and Easter Sunday.
While Preparing a Flyer
Check out my update on our FHBC Enrichm
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New discussions this past week:
Spring Break?
Please share your church’s library activities for kids and their families during spring break this year. Click here.
Youth Resource on Daniel
Nancy Martin is searching for youth resource on D
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New discussions this past week:
Easter Plans for 2024?
What are the Easter plans for the library this season? Click here to share.
Restarting an Old Library
William Roberge is restarting a discussion that started in 2010 because he is re
