Our library is named in enduring memory of Dr Ruby Walker, deaconess, friend, mentor and encourager to all age groups here at Grace and to the larger community. We aspire to be such faithful servants!
Through life-long learning, we hope to encourage all to grow in their faith journey and commitment to Christ, to find their special gifts and to serve others.
The library lends Christian fiction and non-fiction books, videos, CD-ROM’s and music CD’s to all age groups. The library also has non-circulating resources such as the Bible on audio, concordances and magazines.
We are located in the main floor Family Room, beside the Lounge, easily accessible by wheel chair.
Visit the library before and after Sunday worship service and any time the church is open through the week, provided the Family Room is not booked by a group. It is advisable to always check with the church office first for accessibility.
All members and adherents of Grace are welcome to borrow resources to take home. Others are welcome to use the resources in the library. There is comfortable seating in a well lit corner of the Family Room for quiet reading.
The Library Committee is backlogged with processing book donations and because of our limited space we are unable to accept book donations for the time being. Thank you to all who have donated books to the library.
One of our members is generously donating each volume of the Christian History Project’s acclaimed “The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years” as they become available. This is a wonderful addition to the library and a useful tool for Christian Education! Some of the volumes were borrowed before they were catalogued and processed, and we have no record of where these are. If you have one of these books in your possession, would you kindly return it to the blue recycling box on the circulation desk in the Family Room? We will be sure to process these and put them out for circulation as quickly as possible. Thanks for your help in this matter.
Bring them Back, No Questions Asked!
Are there church library books lurking on your home bookshelf? Have they been there so long that you are almost embarrassed to bring them back? Please bring them back, even if they are weeks, months or years overdue! this will greatly help our review of the library collection’s strengths and weaknesses over the next year. Thank You The Library Committee.
Bring your children to the library in the Family Room to see the Christmas books now on display and ready to sign out. The loan period for all Christmas books, videos and CDs is 14 days.
Christmas Carols: 15 Fun Songs for Kids
(with an additional Split track Format for sing-a-long with words included)
City on a Hill: It’s Christmas Time
(contemporary and traditional music by various artists including Out of Eden, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Paul Coleman Trio)
That’s Not All I Want Christmas
by Sue Buchanan and Lynne Hodges. “Ashton is excited to prepare her Christmas wish list - but good intentions for the poor go out the window as her personal list grows longer and longer.” For ages 4-7, this story also includes a parent’s guide.
Silent Night, Holy Night
by Werner Thurswalden tells the true story of the humble beginnings of this beloved carol, first sung accompanied by guitar. For all ages, this is a beautifully illustrated book.
Advent Calendars to take Home
A limited quantity of last years popular Advent calendar, the story of a young orphan boy in Malawi, is still available to take home. this year’s Advent calendar,Christmas in Ndazkoh is the story of River, a First Nations girl living in Ndazkoh, British Columbia. Join her as she journeys with her family though the season of Advent to Christmas Day.
Books are classified and shelved by order of the Dewey Decimal System. A catalogue listing of items sorted by Title, Author and Dewey Decimal Number is available at the Circulation Desk. Signs on the shelves also help to locate books by general subjects. Easy sign out instructions are located at the Circulation Desk. Volunteers are available most Sundays after the service to assist you.
Books may be borrowed for 1 month, with some exceptions. Music CD’s and videos may be borrowed for 2 weeks. Overdue fines are not charged, but please keep in mind that someone may be waiting to borrow the item that you have at home. Please return resources promptly within the allowed loan period.
