Library - Kim Schimmel, Librarian

Library Lines

Submitted by Marilyn Rosenberg

Since most of the local schools are on summer break, I enlisted the aid of my grandchildren in recommending a book and a DVD from the Trinity Library.

Megan is going in to 5th grade and recommends a book from Catherine Marshall’s “The Christy Series”. Megan writes about The Proposal: It’s about a girl named Christy who should be thrilled when David Grantland, the handsome minister, proposes marriage. So why do thoughts of Doctor Neil MacNeill keep popping into her head? Before she can answer David’s proposal, Christy is blinded in a terrible riding accident and all her dreams are threatened. You will just have to read the book to find out what happens to Christy. Megan recommends this book for kids ages 9-13.

Collin is going into 3rd grade and enjoyed the DVD The First of May. Eleven-year-old Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlotta is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus and show what an old has-been and a “First of May” can do. This film should touch viewers of all ages. It is rated G.

The TLC Book Club meets again in September. The Good Book Club meets July 26th to discuss “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak.

Join any of the discussion groups. We enjoy welcoming new members!

Library Lines are written by volunteers from Trinity Church. A review of anything from our church’s library, including videos, is welcome. The sign-up sheet is in the library next to the computer. Reviews from the children’s and youth sections are also welcome.

Trinity's Library - General Information:

You are invited to visit Trinity's library located on the main floor across the hall from Blessed Beginnings Preschool. You'll find a variety of materials from books for personal reading to entertaining videos and DVDs. The collection includes books, video tapes, DVDs, audio tapes, children's kits, and computer software. It is staffed on Sunday mornings, but you are welcome to check out materials anytime.

Check-Out Policy & Procedure:
Check-out length is 3 weeks except for video tapes and DVDs which are due in 1 week. Simply write your name and telephone # on the card in the book pocket, then stamp it and the date due slip with the due date. Place the card in the front of the check out file box on the library desk. Enjoy your library materials!

A Trinity Author

Len Lindell is a long time member of Trinity who has written a short book about Mary called "Chosen", which he placed on a website where people can view it and comment online - no cost involved. He is seeking comments to improve it. It can be viewed (read in its entirety) at this web address: www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14878

“authonomy^TM is a brand new community site for writers, readers and publishers, conceived and developed by book editors at HarperCollins. They want to flush out the brightest, freshest new literature around.” If Len’s book garners enough attention it may be published. He welcomes the exposure as well as any comments people might have. H can be reached at: mena_len@netexpress.net .

Book Bank for Children!

Under the auspices of Christian Friendliness, volunteers are providing a new service in our community titled The Children's Book Bank. The Children's Book Bank will distribute, without charge, books to children through grade 6 at their Moline location. Children may come to the Bank and receive one book per visit as many times as they like throughout the year. We need your donations of new or gently loved books appropriate for this age group. Help instill the love of reading and share the magic of words with your contributions.

Please contact Pat Schluter (788-1306) for more information or questions.