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Library Donation Policy
The Grace Church Library accepts donations of books, CDs, DVDs, etc., provided the item(s) meet the standards of all selection policy statements. Where there is a duplication of donated materials, they will be made available for purchase to church members for a nominal fee, given away free of charge, or donated elsewhere. Materials donated to the library shall become the sole property of the library. If necessary, for any reason, the Grace Library staff may remove any donated book from the library selection. The Library does not place a value on gifts for tax purposes; upon request, the Library will add a bookplate to newly donated materials.
Grace Church Library
Visit the Library to grow in the knowledge of your faith.
History
After much development and organization by a very dedicated team of individuals, the Grace Church Library opened on September 26, 2010, in support of Christian education, religious literacy, and the simple joy of reading. Located in the stained-glass ambience of Room 223 (see below for window information), the Grace Library features books, resources, and media for children, teens and adults. The Library collection includes reference material, adult and chidren's fiction and non-fiction, and audio/visual materials. Christmas and Easter stories for children are clearly marked and easy to find. For adults, the Library contains selections from diverse perspectives on theology, other religions, social issues, biography, history, and other topics of interest. Also offered are commentaries, dictionaries, maps, and other materials of use to teachers and participants of the various Christian education classes and study groups at Grace Church. For parents, teachers, families, and caregivers of those with special needs (in conjunction with the Grace Open Doors Special Needs Ministry), the Library maintains a collection of helpful resources available for check-out at any time. Come "check us out" in Room 223!
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please contact Bill Langham at 630-862-3799 or wjlangham@comcast.net.
Goals
To promote and support Christian education and religious literacy by the acquisition and organization of related resources.
To promote circulation of religious resources by providing appropriate publicity through Grace announcements, articles, and displays.
To improve circulation procedures by incorporating more components of our software program and by revising directions for searching and circulation.
To keep our circulation system current by upgrading the computer software program we use in a timely manner.
To expand library resources by the addition of an online database and other non-print media.
To provide easy, efficient online access to resources, services and programs.
To preserve and provide accessibility to Grace Church archives by acquiring, organizing, and maintaining displays and appropriate storage.
To develop a plan to complete the Grace Library project by establishing a schedule of phases for completion as time and availability of funds permit.
Library Committee Members Marlene Atkins, Treva Brashears, Gay Craig, Margaret Harrison, Bill Langham, Ellie Lindsey, Angela McCurdy, Mel Storm, Harold Workman, Charlie Volz, Bob Schmitt (tech support), Rev. Bob Atkins (consultant)
Grace Library loan period--two weeks Reference material is limited to "in-building use only"
The stained glass window in the Grace Library was originally part of our former church edifice. It was re-acquired, along with several other windows, refurbished and re-installed in the church library. This project was conducted by the Grace Church Stained Glass Window Task Force and funded by generous donors to this very special endeavor.
Grace United Methodist Church - A People of Grace
Grace United Methodist Church
300 East Gartner Road
Naperville, IL 60540
630-355-1748
630-355-9359 (fax)
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