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The Homer B. Henderson Memorial Library
 

The Library re-opens on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

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~ See History of Library Below ~

 

Our Homer B. Henderson Memorial Library is located in Room 206, on the second floor of the Christian Education Building. Our self-service library is open on Sundays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Our goal is to be of service and to provide an inspirational ministry to the entire congregation. We also strive to strengthen and aid the Christian Education program of the church. The library is a well-balanced collection of more than 2,100 books and educational materials, which include the following: devotional literature, references for Bible study and religious education, resources for program planning, and leisure time reading material.

The books are arranged by the Dewey Decimal classification system. Materials are listed in the card catalog by author, title, and subject. Additionally, the library has videotapes, magazines, audio cassettes, records, kits, games and pictures. Come and check it out!

 

History of The Homer B. Henderson Library

by Donna Olsen, Library Committee Chair

 

In 1959, Bush Hill congregation held a "Spiritual Life Crusade" conducted by Dr. Homer B. Henderson of Grove City, PA. His generous gift of $100 was donated to establish a church library. When the Session adopted a resolution to establish a library on July 1, l959, a decision was made to name it "The Homer B. Henderson Memorial Libary" in honor of him.  A committee, consisting of Dr. R. Neil Hazlett, Chairman, Elizabeth French, Ruth Hindman, Einar Nelson, and Lucy Scott, was set up; and with the donated funds, the first books were purchased on January 11, 1960. Of those 30 books, some continue to be on our shelves today!

Since the current two library rooms were Rev. Catlin’s (first pastor’s) office and reception room, the library was first located in Room 205, the present resource room. Mrs. Ray Harris prepared and cataloged the books and necessary file cards to begin operation on January 31, 1960. Librarians were Miss Carol Rutledge and Miss Louise Butler.

Regulations instituted at the time were as follows: “Books may be checked out for two weeks, with the option of one renewal if there is no waiting list. A fine of 25 cents per week will be levied on overdue books. Books may be donated to the library as a memorial or an outright gift through the library committee.” (There currently is no fine.)

Our collection has grown to 2,300-plus materials in the ensuing 45 years. Librarians and committee members have changed over time, in addition to the location; but our mission has continued to be the same: to provide an inspirational ministry to all church members and  a well-balanced collection of books and instructional materials; and to strengthen the Christian Education of the church.

 


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