Library

The Vision for the Knox Library

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4 that when Jesus ascended to the Father, he gave gifts to his church. Among those many gifts are teachers who exercise their ministry among the people of God so that the whole Body grows to maturity, “attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Over the centuries, God has graciously led his people into an ever-deepening grasp of the message of Scripture through the Spirit-gifted service of a multitude of teachers.

As we collect the best of Christian biblical and theological reflection over 2,000 years, our library will bear witness to the reality of the Risen Christ, his care for the church, and the fulfillment of his promise to lead us into all truth. The books we gather will bear eloquent testimony that in every age and in every place, the universal church has been taught by a company of devoted teachers who have instructed the Church in the meaning and application of the Word of God.

It is our hope and prayer that as the ministry of this great company is made available through the resources of the library, we will learn to speak “the truth in love” and “in all things grow up into him who is the head, that is, Christ” (Eph. 4:15).

About the Knox Library ---

Did you know…

• The Library is located in Newton’s Nook - opposite the Worship Center?
• That the library is open Sundays after each service?
• There is a drop-off bin just outside the library for after-hours use?
• You can use the patron computer (by the window) to search library holdings?
• Audio-video resources are available for lending?
• The a-v materials focus on theology, marriage, finances, raising children, women’s issues and more?
• That new reference materials have recently been acquired?
• That many reference books may now be checked out?
• That dozens of new books were purchased this summer for children?
• That the number of items for loan has been raised from three to five? (except holiday books and videos)
• There are fabric bags available to carry your library resources to and from church?

Stop in and check out resources that may assist you,your family or your small group in your Christian walk!

Donating Items to the Library:

You may donate items to the library in two ways:
Simply leave a list of book, tape or video titles you wish to donate on the library desk with your name and phone number or email the list to Kathy Brace. We will determine which items are needed and then contact you. Choose a book or books from the Wish List notebook, found in the library. Purchase the item or give the dollar amount to the library and we will purchase the book for you.

Volunteering in the Library:

Knox Library Volunteers should be members of Knox Church or regular attenders who have a heart for connecting people to Christian literature and to other people. There are no requirements regarding technical knowledge or library experience. We ask all volunteers to commit a minimum of one hour per month to the Library, either as a volunteer during library hours or as a “behind the scenes” worker. Volunteers are expected to attend Library meetings or work sessions as often as they are able but at least twice per year. Approximately six to eight meetings or work sessions are scheduled per year. Volunteers may focus their energies in areas of special interest such as children’s literature, audio-visual, library promotion etc.

If you are interested in volunteering in the Library, talk to a volunteer during library hours and we will schedule an overview session to help you decide if the Library is the place where you are called to serve.