Dawson Library
Explore the wide selection of books and audiovisuals in Dawson’s Library!
Library Hours:
Sunday: 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Contact: Shirley Redding at 871-7324 or library@dawsonchurch.org
Welcome to the Dawson Church Library!
The Library supports all church ministries by providing biblically-based resources to encourage and enrich Christian life and service. You are invited to come and explore our extensive collection of books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, Bible references, study guides, and other media. All materials, even reference materials, are available for lending.
Whether your interest is in fiction, nonfiction, biography, culture, faith-based study, music, family entertainment, or countless other topics, you’ll be glad you came to see what the Library offers.
Located in Room 220, 2nd floor, East Wing, Main Building
Hours:
- Sunday 8:15 am – 11:00 am
- Tuesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Wednesday 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Hallway Book Drop is available anytime the building is open.
For information, call 871-7324, or email library@dawsonchurch.org
Children’s Library:
Birth through age 7
- Books in all reading levels from board books to chapter books, and include fiction, nonfiction and biographies.
- Caldecott award and honor winners are labeled.
- Large selection of audiovisuals include videos, DVDs, and CDs
Age 8 through age 12
- Books include fiction, nonfiction and biographies.
- Newberry award and honor books are labeled.
Adult Library:
Books
- Bible reference materials include commentaries, dictionaries, concordances, as well as numerous translations and all may be checked out.
- Nonfiction includes extensive Christian selections on Christian living, children, family and relationships, as well as books in many other areas.
- Fiction and biographies include popular Christian writers and the latest releases.
- A Large-Print selection is available.
- Audiovisuals include videos, DVDs, Books on CD, and CDROMs
Audiovisuals
- Bible study videos and DVDs
- Music and books on CD
- Audiotapes
- Family videos and DVDs
- CDROMs
Library Procedures
Check-out:
Library cards are issued at first visit.
All items may be checked out for 2 weeks.
Check-in:
Items may be returned to the library desk when the Library is open or placed in the hall book drop outside the Library door at any time.
Renewals:
Items may be renewed 3 ways:
- Visit the Library
It is not necessary to bring the items with you.
- Call the church (871-7324) and leave a message on the Library voice mail. Include patron name, and the spelling of the first and last name.
- Send an email to the Library at the address on the Library card (library@dawsonchurch.org) Include the patron’s first and last name.
Overdue Items:
Overdue donations of $.25 are assessed for each item which is overdue for 1-7 days and an additional $.25 for each additional week that the item is overdue. Maximum accrual for each item is $2.00. Funds are used for the Library.
Inventory
Library inventory of 12,000 items includes books and audiovisuals for children, juveniles and adults. The Library also houses a Hispanic selection and resources for adult Sunday School teachers.
Donations:
- Used Books and Audiovisuals
The Dawson Library is at shelf capacity which means we must remove a book for each book that is added. For this reason, used books are NOT normally accepted. Exceptions include a recent edition, in like-new condition, appropriate for the church Library and no copy already on the shelf. The same criteria applias to audiovisuals. Magazines and periodicals are not accepted.
- Memorials
Gifts to the Library should include:
Donor’s name and address
Name of person being honored and their relationship to a Dawson member if appropriate
(e.g. Mary Doe, wife of John Doe)
Name and address of family member for notification of gift
Suggested subject for item to be purchased (optional)
The Library staff normally makes the selection but suggestions are welcome.
Notices are sent to the donor and to the family of the person being honored.
New Selections:
The latest Christian literature for adults and children is added weekly. Recent additions include:
Adult Nonfiction –
• If God Is Good - Randy Alcorn
• Believing God Day by Day - Beth Moore
• Heaven and the Afterlife - James L. Garlow
• When Life is Hard - James MacDonald
• Rediscovering God in America - Newt Gingrich
• Always Looking Up – biography by Michael J. Fox
Adult Fiction –
• Shades of Blue – Karen Kingsbury
• Lonestar Sanctuary – Colleen Coble
• Though Waters Roar – Lynn Austin
• Boneman’s Daughters – Ted Dekker
General DVDs –
• Marley & Me
• Fireproof
• The Secret
Children’s Books –
• Saying Grace – Virginia Kroll
• A Day With Papa – Kitty Richards
• Pixie Hollow Paint Day – Tennant Redbank
• Counting Little Geckos – Charline Profiri
Children DVDs –
• Miss Patty Cake & The Birthday Party Surprise
• The Big Race! And Other Fire Station Adventures
• Adventures in Odyssey
