The Wilshire Library is accessible to church members and registered non-members of the community. 

The library supports ministries in the church by providing resource support for a variety of ages and stages of Christian education and development. From Bible study research aids for teachers to recreational fiction and audio-visual materials for children through adults, a breadth of enriching resources is available to inspire and promote Christian growth.

Location

The Wilshire Library is located on the first floor main hallway in room 1225 near the main office. As you exit the organ-side of the Sanctuary, the library is directly in front of you.

Hours

• Sundays  9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Tuesdays  9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesdays  10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Catalog

The current collection includes more than 11,700 items. You may search our catalog online and/or reserve a book by email.

• extensive selection of Bible study helps
• many up-to-date Christian fiction series
• impressive children's collection of picture books and Easy Reader chapter books for young beginners
• growing collection of children's fiction
• general reading of biographies, history, hobbies, mysteries, humor, cooking, parenting, weddings
• wireless access for laptops
• CDs of worship services for the current month

Policies

• all materials may be checked out for three weeks
• display materials may be checked out by signing book card and leaving card on table

Sermons and worship services

CDs and tapes (and on certain occasions, DVDs and videos) of sermons and worship services are available for purchase in the church office (214-452-3150).  Sermons are archived (2001-present) online.  sermon archive in WORSHIP>

Library history

The ministry of the library began with its formal opening Jan. 31, 1954. The library has consistently grown and expanded its ministry through the dedicated service of volunteer workers and the generosity of donors who have given books, videos, equipment and furnishings.

Volunteers

The library is staffed largely by volunteers. Volunteer applications are available in the library and are reviewed by the Library Committee. Volunteers should have basic computer skills and a desire to serve library users of all ages.

Library Committee

The library is managed by a church-elected committee with a rotating membership.

Gifts

All gifts are gladly welcomed by the library. Non-monetary gifts are reviewed and added to the collection at the discretion of the librarian. Non-monetary gifts not added to the collection are donated to non-profit agencies supported by Wilshire. Cash gifts or gifts of materials may be made in honor or in memory of loved ones, teachers or others. The librarian also has a wish list of titles available if you would like to choose a needed title to give as a gift.

For more info:  Jeri Baker, Librarian   214-452-3114