St. Paul’s Parish
(Episcopal/Anglican)
Riverside, Illinois

The Holy Family, by Ivor Livy

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     PARISH LIBRARY 


When we pray we speak with God, and when we read, we listen to God. – St. Ambrose
Libraries were a part of the earliest Christian churches, and St. Paul's continues that tradition. St. Paul himself was devoted to reading.

The Parish Library supports the mission of our parish and provides materials for spiritual growth and development.  It is open to everyone.  There is a warm comfortable atmosphere with a variety of lighting levels and seating. 

The library is located in the first floor hallway of the Parish House, right next to the parish office.  If the door isn't open, knock before entering; it's a popular place for meetings. 

Photocopies of the covers of new books and videos are posted on the bulletin board and the librarian will occasionally wheel a book truck full of new materials into Coffee Hour for people to look at before shelving.

The Parish Library is supplemented by an online Link Library, which is always open. 

Catalog
A complete author, title, and subject catalog is contained in the black notebook that normally rests on the glass-topped study table. 

Loans

  • Circulating materials are loaned for a period of one month to all who have a mailbox at St. Paul's, or at the discretion of the Rector. 
  • Directions for self-checkout are under the glass on the large study table.
  • Returned materials should be put in the wicker basket under the table. 
Questions?
Cataloging, general operations: Steven Olderr, MLS
Selection of library materials: Fr. Thomas Fraser



Do you know who the patron  saint of libraries and librarians is? 
12 March 2009
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