Stop by the library any Sunday or any evening to check out a book. The procedure is very simple. Just enter the following information in the log: your name, phone and what you borrowed. If you prefer to stop by on a weekday, be aware that you must sign in and out of the Parish Day School space in order to get access to the library. Please do not attempt to use the library before 3 p.m. as the Parish Day school uses the room until that time.
We invite you to peruse our small but growing collection in the Barton Library
Where are we?
In the Educational wing, head back to the Chapel, turn right and follow the hallway to the end. Look for the Library sign over the door on your right.
Can I check a book out?
By all means; we operate on an Honor System and books are available evenings and weekends. To check a book out, simply put your name, date, phone number and book title in the notebook provided on the Reference Shelf. Each shelf is labeled. Please do not remove any reference books. When you return a book, just leave it the “book return” bag in the corner.
What is in the collection?
We currently have about a thousand books. You will find many of the important authors in nearly every theological field of inquiry, including excellent commentaries and Bible reference works. The Historical Critics are there, as well many fine early twentieth and late nineteenth century translations of the great German theologians.
If you’re not into theology that’s fine, we have lots of works on marriage, raising kids, coping with teenagers; dealing with illness, death and dying. Of course there are books on personal and community prayer and worship, as well as books on everything from substance abuse to Buddhism. Church history, liturgy and worship are there also. If you want to read or do research on an theological subject, we probably have it.
What’s not there?
Since we have no budget, we do not subscribe to anything but Interpretation and the Journal of the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars. We also do not attempt to collect new releases unless they are by a well established theological author. For those, we refer you to our very fine Parish Book Store.
Any questions or comments may be directed to David Wynne, volunteer coordinator of the Library. Email:
home: 425-0766
cell: 647-2130.
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