First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood

WELCOME!

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the First Presbyterian Church-Kingwood Library is to inspire all with a thirst for a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ by providing the services and resources which will stimulate Christian growth, increase your knowledge of Reformed theology, and enable those in our church family to cultivate a passionate desire to become more like Christ in our everyday walk.

2 Peter 1:5 says “In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge

                                                                                         (New Living Translation).

 

The Library at First Presbyterian Church Kingwood is designed to do just that.

 

Greetings from the Librarian

Hi, my name is Phil Wagner, Librarian at FPC-Kingwood.  I want to extend a personal invitation for you to stop by and see the outstanding selection of books, periodicals, and tapes just waiting for you.  Our Library Associates are ready to help you find just what you are looking for.  Did you know, an inspirational biography could minister encouragement? A commentary will deepen your understanding of Scripture.  We have an outstanding selection of materials for children and an ever-growing variety of books and tapes for teenage and young adult readers.  The Christian fiction collection is growing rapidly as new volumes are added almost daily.  If you have any questions or would like to recommend a new item please feel free to stop in or send an email to , we would love to hear from you this week.

 

Volunteer in the Library!

If you have time or talents to share, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about opportunities we have to minister to our congregation.  We are in need of Associates (volunteers) to work during our hours of operation,  helping with shelving books, writing book reviews, and doing small projects. If this sounds like a ministry which would interest you, then get in touch with Louise Hite who is responsible for scheduling or stop in and speak with one of our friendly Associates.  You can also call the church office, 281-390-555.  Leave your name and Louise will be in contact you.  You can email her at ';h1477880869='earthlink.net';document.write('' + linktext + '');

 

When is the Library open?

Sunday               9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Wednesday         5:30 PM -    7:30 PM

Thursday             9:00 AM -  12:00 PM

Friday                 9:00 AM -  12:00 PM

 

What type of resources does our Library feature?

The Library has excellent resources for many of the Church programs for all ages. With more than 6,000 titles, resources include Bible study materials, commentaries, theology, inspirational writings, biographies, devotionals, Christian living, doctrines of the Faith, Christian family living, and parenting.  There are video tapes and audio CD’s for both children and adults.  A very popular section of the library is our Christian fiction.

 

Christian Fiction

The Christian publishing industry is at an all-time high and our Library has a growing collection of these wonderful books.  If you have not taken advantage of this collection, you will be pleasantly surprised at the quality of writing that is being produced in Christian fiction.

 

Periodicals

The Library subscribes to several periodicals for research or for viewing.  Our selection includes, The Presbyterian OUTLOOK, Horizons – The Magazine for Presbyterian Women, Presbyterians Today, Christianity Today, and the very popular Biblical Archaeology Review.

 

Who can borrow books from the Library?

If you are a member or regularly attend of FPC-Kingwood then you and your family can borrow books from the Library.  We ask that when you check out a book that you leave a phone number where you can be contacted in case the book becomes overdue.

 

How do I check out a resource?

Once you have selected the items you wish to borrow, you go to the Associates Desk and follow the check out procedures posted.

 

How long can I check out a resource?

Our practice is to check materials out for 2 weeks.  If you need the resource longer than 2 weeks, you should discuss with the Associate on duty your need for an extended loan period.  Materials may also be renewed.

 

Can I return a resource when the Library is closed? Yes, there is a book return box just outside the door of the Library.

 

How can I find out if you have a certain resource in the Library? During Library hours, you may access our catalog on the computer at the Librarians desk or simply ask an Associate to help you locate your item.  If you need assistance at other, times then feel free to Phil Wagner at 281-812-7898 or send an email to: send an email to ; or Louise at or Phil at .com

 

What are the guidelines if I lose a book, CD, or video? Yes, we do lose items from time to time.  All we ask is that you contact one of our Associates during the hours the Library is open to let us know.  Our policy is to ask you to make a donation of comparable value to the Library Designated Fund which will allow us to replace the item.  Please do not automatically purchase a replacement because we may have a newer edition of the book or can purchase it at substantially lower price.

 

Does the Library accept donations of books?

The Associates and Staff of the Library appreciate your donations.  We welcome materials (Books and DVDs) for Children, Youth, and Adult, Adult Christian fiction.  As a general rule, we prefer to accept only books by authors with a Reformed faith due to space limitations.  Your donation will be reviewed to determine if it is appropriate for the collection.  The item should be in good condition with no ragged pages or broken bindings.  If the donated item cannot be used in our Library or it is a duplicate we will 1st add the item to the “Free Book” cart.  We also share with other libraries or organizations.  If is your responsibility to determine the value of your donation for IRS purposes as we are not permitted to determine this.

 

How else may we donate to the Library? You may contribute to the Library by giving a cash donation. This is often done in honor or memory of a teacher, leader, or loved one and if requested, the staff will place a bookplate in the book. These donations should be designated for the Library