Current Members:
Jill Althage, Berlinda Browne, Sue Burke, Lew Harding, Jennifer Kronk, Don MacGregor

What We Do:

• We add book materials through purchases using our budget and donations from members, friends, and church committees.

• In the process of adding books, we catalog, process, and display our books on the red cart and in library areas — Harding Family Children’s Library and our 2U library.

• We provide access to the library remotely through the online public access catalog (ResourceMate). Occasionally, we receive training and online support from this company that helps us with cataloging and labeling.

• We present our books’ subjects and titles to other committees and teams with the hope of inspiring use, enjoyment, and enlightenment. We invite suggestions for books to add.

• We maintain the collection by withdrawing old, lost, outdated, or less-used materials.

• For several years, we have maintained a Sanctuary Library of frequently banned titles. Our banned book club meets monthly for tea and discussion. One such book, Lawn Boy, was featured in a recent library reading event.

• We provide activities such as book readings with discussion, silent reading times with discussion, book swaps, and an authors and artists show. Snacks are provided on these occasions.

• We create an inviting atmosphere through furniture, accessories, and lighting. Shelves are dusted, floors vacuumed, and materials left by users are returned or discarded.

• We complete annual reports, prepare budgets, and advocate to keep the library a stable and usable space for learning, browsing, and contemplation.

• Library team members report monthly at the Council meeting and yearly on the last Sunday of September.

• Members take turns representing the library in new member orientations as requested by the Membership Team.

Meeting Details:
We have one in-person meeting per year. When needed, we meet via Zoom or individually in person. Communication often happens through email, text, phone, or Zoom.