Feature Library

Librarians:
Sue and Renae

Check out their website
Find out the latest news and books.
Sign the guest book and read about the views of others.
Follow some great links.
Learn about the library's supporters.

Opening hours:
Monday mornings (10.00am to 12noon)
Monday & Tuesday evenings (4pm to 7pm )
Saturday mornings (10.00am to 12noon)

Vision:
"Our vision is that through God's leading we will grow
and become a great centre of Godly support.
We aim to spread the Word in a community based environment
- by providing biblical materials which are edifying, encouraging and enlightening. We look forward to welcoming all those who God sends our way.
We continue to encourage all to keep reading,
and never stop praying or thanking God."

The Ministry of the Word Librarians
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History
In February 2009 the Ministry of the Word Library opened as a non-profit Christian community library to serve people in a rapidly developing area of the Central Cost of New South Wales. It began in a small room but within a few weeks it moved to a larger garage space.

The small starting number of 300 books quickly grew to over 1000 resources - including a reference section, multimedia, and a lot of up-to-date Christian books. More book shelves were added and a website developed. The librarians also learned to become efficient letter writers and advertising gurus. Their prayer life took on a new dimension as they sought the Lord’s direction and placed their trust in him to provide.

Borrowing
Visit the library to borrow items during opening hours.
(A quick phone call beforehand is appreciated.)

Email in advance with a list of items to be borrowed.
(Then they will be ready to collect on arrival.)

Each person may borrow 4 books at a time.
(Sign them out at the time of collection.)
The loan period is four weeks.

Returning
Items may be returned to the library at any time.
Place them in the return box in the front door.
Returns can also be made to the mobile service,
or in person during opening hours.

Cataloguing software: LibraryThing
with separate online files for

	Fiction
	Non fiction
	Children's resources
	Media
	Reference

Good Ideas:

	Great Reads – Librarians' recommended titles
	Election Day book stall (August 21st, 2010)
	Mosaic library signs
	MOW Library profile on Facebook
	Mobile phone library service
	Online application form - to join the library
	Online book review form
	Alternative pick ups (pre-arranged) & returns at Narara Valley - 1st Tuesday of each month
	LibraryThing online catalogue of swap books
	LibraryThing online catalogue of Wish List books

Follow this arrow on the fence,

around the side of the garage to the back.