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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

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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

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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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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