New Hope Library
Books and Chocolate is the Women’s Book Club which meets on the first Monday of each month. The group discusses an interesting book (either nonfiction or fiction) read during the previous month. Please see a library volunteer for more information if you are interested in joining us for a lively discussion and chocolate.
Card Catalog
New Hope Library’s card catalog is now available on computer. When the library is staffed on Sundays, you may use the computer on the shelf just inside the door for your book and film searches. The search menu will be open for those wanting to use the card catalog. Please see one of the library volunteers if you have any questions.
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”
- Philippians 4:8
Library Purpose
- To encourage spiritual development among patrons by providing materials which are challenging and uplifting.
- To serve the entire church: adults, children, and staff.
- To supplement the teaching ministry through materials for independent study.
- To provide an efficient circulation system for resources.
New Hope Library contains more than 8,000 books, 500 videocassettes/DVDs, and 400 audio cassettes/compact discs, which can be borrowed by anyone attending New Hope. Volunteers staff the library on Sunday mornings. Self-service check out is used during the week. Books are checked out for four weeks (children’s books for two weeks), videocassettes/DVDs for one week, and audio cassettes or compact discs for two weeks.
The New Hope Library Committee provides direction for the library, approves the yearly budget, sponsors reading programs, and recruits volunteers. The volunteer staff purchases and processes media, along with operating the library during Sunday morning hours. The March Reading Program (for all New Hope attendees) and the Summer Reading Program (K-12th grade) involve many of our church families each year and promote reading for all ages.