First Christian Church

HOW DO I CHECK OUT A BOOK OR VIDEO?

• Sign your name and the date you borrow the book on the card inside the book or on the video box. If you are not in the church directory please give phone #.
• Place the card in the box marked “place card here” on the desk in the library.
• When you are finished, please return the books inside the drawer marked “return books here”.

HOW LONG CAN I KEEP A BOOK?

Our books don’t have due dates. We want you to read your book at your own comfort level. Most books take between 2 and 4 weeks to read. I may call to see if you are still using the book if it is out more than 8 weeks.

WHAT ABOUT VIDEO TAPES?

Videotapes may be borrowed for two weeks. There is a limit of two videotapes per person. Please be considerate and rewind tapes and return them inside the book return drawer.

AND MAGAZINES?

Magazines do not have checkout cards. Just borrow them, read what appeals to you, and return them to the rack.

Library News

BUTTERFLIES IN THE LIBRARY

“Behold, I make all things new.!” Rev. 21:5

When you come into the library during this season of Lent you will see butterflies—yes, butterflies.  This year our Lent Reading Program focuses on God making all things new, even us.  I invite you to join us in growing in your faith by participating in this most enjoyable way to grow closer to God.

All you need to do is read (or view) at least one item from our library between

now and Easter Sunday.   When you are finished with it, return it to the library and choose a butterfly from beneath the bulletin board, sign your name on the butterfly and add it to the bulletin board.

There are suggestions in the library to help you, but you are free to choose anything that appeals to you.  You may be ready right now for a devotional book, a bible study book, a book about people from around the world, or a lighter book of fiction.  God can speak to you through any of these if you are listening.  Sometimes a children’s book will speak to your heart as no other can.  If you read with a child, both of you can sign a butterfly and put it on the bulletin board.  We will celebrate new life on the Sunday after Easter when all who have participated receive a small gift to remind them of our new life in Jesus Christ.

Have a Blessed Lent.

Louise Neubert, Librarian