The Calvary Library provides resources and support to individuals, classes, small groups and service groups. Whatever your need—personal growth, Biblical history, etc.--we're here to help you experience a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through the resources of our library.
USED BOOK SALE
Sundays, Dec 4, 11 and 18
9 a.m.-12 noon
Resource Room (Room 167)
Online card catalog
What can you find at our library? Visit our online card catalog to search the thousands of books and other resources that you can check out. Looking for a specific item? Search by Title, Author, Keywords, ISBN and more.
The library includes fiction, nonfiction and reference resources for all ages:
* Young children enjoy board books, picture books, Bible story and prayer books, and videos.
* Older children and teens read fiction and nonfiction books that are chosen specifically to strengthen them in their daily lives and Christian service.
* Adults find fiction, nonfiction, devotional resources, biography, and videos, along with specific resources on Christian life, parenting, family life, health, grief, spirituality, social issues and the church.
* People involved in Bible study, Alpha or other classes utilize resources such as Bible commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, atlases and various versions of the Bible.
* Magazine readers find a wide variety of publications ranging from scholarly journals to coffee-table material.
Location & hours
Our library is located inside the church's north entrance next to the nursery and across from the Fireside Lounge. The library is open whenever the church is open.
Checkout policies
To ensure that everyone has a chance to enjoy our most popular materials, we ask that you abide by our checkout policies:
* Books - Due in 3 weeks
* Videos, books on tape and music CDs - Due in 1 week
* Reference materials and Bibles - Due in 1 week
During the week, you may check out materials following the instructions on the checkout desk. Volunteers are available to provide assistance on Sunday mornings ... and sometimes during the week.
Donations
We encourage donations to the library in memory of loved ones or in honor of significant and happy occasions. Celebrating a baptism, confirmation, wedding or anniversary? Consider a special gift to our library!
The library accepts used and new Christian books, videos and CDs ... all in good condition. Materials should be published within the last 10 years unless they are classics. We also appreciate receiving issues of Christian magazines from the past three months.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome. You can help by:
* Participating in circulation activities such as carding and shelving.
* Serving library patrons on Sunday mornings or during the week.
* Entering resources into the database and processing updates.
If you would like to volunteer and/or serve on the library board, contact Marge Anderson by e-mail.